Children playing at the splash pad

The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team, along with community partner Raising Cane’s, will host seven Lunchbox Lemonade events in 2025.

The Lunchbox Lemonade series encourages Las Cruces residents of all ages to have lunch with the Community Outreach Team at an area splash pad. Participants can visit with team members, discuss police matters and share their concerns about public safety while their kids cool off in the splash pad.

All seven Lunchbox Lemonade events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays beginning June 5:

  • June 5, Plaza De Las Cruces Splash Pad, 100 N. Main St.
  • June 12, Metro Verde Splash Pad, 7125 Metro Park St.
  • June 26, Unidad Park Splash Pad, 1501 E. Hadley Ave.
  • July 10, Plaza De Las Cruces Splash Pad, 100 N. Main St.
  • July 24, Metro Verde Splash Pad, 7125 Metro Park St.
  • Aug 7, Unidad Park Splash Pad, 1501 E. Hadley Ave.
  • Aug 21, Plaza De Las Cruces Splash Pad, 100 N. Main St.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own sack lunch. LCPD will provide free popsicles. Raising Cane’s will supply free lemonade for all attendees.

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