Purpose
To ensure that all City-owned parks and recreation facilities are made available on an equitable basis to individuals, groups, and organizations residing within the City of Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Policy
Priority for use will be given to year-round recreational programs directly sponsored and/or co-sponsored by the City of Las Cruces. The School District will have next priority for use of fields and facilities. All individuals, groups and organizations must abide by all facility and City of Las Cruces rules and regulations, the Municipal Code, and must obtain special permits if such are required (i.e, Sound Permits). Refer to Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC), Chapter 20, Parks and Recreation, Article 1. In General, Section 20-1.
Application Process
- Select the location of a Park, Facility, Sports Field, or Aquatic Facility that you would like to request a reservation for.
- Check the availability date of the location you are requesting with the Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices. Administrative offices are located at 1501 E. Hadley Ave. We can also be reached at (575) 541-2550.
- If the selected date is available, a permit application will need to be submitted to the Administrative Offices, at least 2 weeks in advance of reservation.
- Payment can be made the following ways: Hand deliver to the Parks and Recreation Administrative Offices (1501 E. Hadley Ave.) Credit card payment by telephone (575) 541-2550 Mail check or money order to 1501 E. Hadley Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88001
*All field reservations are closed through December and January. Reservations will reopen in February.
Purpose
To reserve athletic fields for leagues to practice on weekends and weeknights.
Policy
Parks will issue a reservation for a fee to ensure that all City-owned ball fields are made available on an equitable basis to individuals and organizations. This policy applies to all leagues and organizations wanting to use City athletic fields for practice.
Application Process
- Reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis at the Parks and Recreation Administration office located at 1501 East Hadley. Reservations will only be taken during normal business hours; Monday-Thursday 8 am-5 pm and Fridays 7 am-4 pm.
- Reservations will only be taken for the following week only and in person. Teams may not reserve more than two practices per week. One individual may reserve one field for a maximum of two times per week.
- Cancellations for practice times will only be honored due to inclement weather and must be submitted within 24 hours of the cancellation. Practices cancelled by individual will not be refunded.
- Practice fields availability may be limited due to permit reservations, fields blocked for construction and field prep.
Requirements
All teams will need to be covered by the respective leagues insurance for the amount of one million in liability insurance with the City of Las Cruces attached to the policy with an endorsement. If team is not covered, a waiver will need to be signed by all users.
All teams are responsible for policing the area for litter and making sure that the area is clean at all times. If it is determined by the City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department that deterioration of the fields or abuse is present, all practice requests will be ceased at that time.
Teams will be responsible for monitoring and conducting themselves in a safe manner.
Fees
Reservation fees are $10.00 per hour with a 2-hour limit per reservation. Lights can be requested at time of reservation at no extra cost.
