About Us
The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to promoting and providing recreational opportunities for the residents of Las Cruces, New Mexico. With over 80 parks, several community centers and facilities, and a wide range of programs and activities, the department plays an integral role in enhancing the quality of life in the city.
Mission Statement:
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department strives to provide recreational opportunities for the entire population regardless of ability, interests, or skill level. A variety of programs and services offered provide residents and visitors experiences that assist with the overall improvement of their personal health and well-being.
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Team Up to Clean Up Open-Top Trash Container Locations
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program (KLCB) is partnering with Keep Doña Ana County Beautiful, Town of Mesilla, South Central Solid Waste Authority, Read on... -
Aquatic Splash Pads to Close Oct. 1, 2023
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will close all remaining splash pads, at Metro Park Drive, at Unidad Park, and the fountain at 101 E. Las Cruces Ave., for the year on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Read on... -
Tobias Rene to Headline the City's Fall Community Concert
Tobias Rene will play a free Community Concert, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, as part of the Music on the Plaza Concert series. Read on... -
Pumpkin Palooza Set for Oct. 14
The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its fifth annual Pumpkin Palooza fall event on Saturday, Oct. 14. Read on... -
Teen Splash Night
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will host a Teen Splash Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at the Las Cruces Natatorium, 1405 E. Hadley Ave. Read on... -
Team Up to Clean Up "Call for Volunteers!"
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department, Keep Las Cruces Beautiful program (KLCB), wants individuals, groups, businesses, clubs, and civic organizations to join this community beautification event. Read on... -
Gallagher Park Construction Work to Begin
Beginning Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, demolition work then construction work will take place at Gallagher Park, 137 W. Gallagher Ave., at Ninas Place. Read on... -
Just Keep Pedaling – Cycle Las Cruces
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer Group Bike Riding from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave. Read on... -
Team Up to Clean Up 2023!
The Parks and Recreation Department and Keep Las Cruces Beautiful invites the Las Cruces community to Team Up to Clean Up! Read on...
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Robert Nunez
Parks and Recreation Interim DirectorPhone: 575-541-2550