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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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  1. Park Fire

    Park Fire Still Under Investigation

    The Las Cruces Fire Department is still investigating the cause of Sunday’s fire that destroyed playground equipment at Valley View Park. Read on...
  2. Kids Expo

    Kids EXPO 2023

    The Parks & Recreation Department will host “Kids EXPO 2023,” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 101 N. Main St. Read on...
  3. Model wearing dress made out of recycled items

    Trashion Fashion Show

    The Parks & Recreation Department and Keep Las Cruces Beautiful, an affiliate of New Mexico Clean and Beautiful, will offer registration beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2023, for the eighth Annual Trashion Fashion Show. Read on...
  4. Dumpster in a parking lot

    City Council District 5 Team Up to Clean Up

    The Parks & Recreation Department’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful (KLCB), an affiliate of New Mexico Clean and Beautiful programs, will conduct a City Council District 5 “Team Up to Clean Up” from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10, 2023. Read on...
  5. Free Swim Days 2023

    Free Swim Days 2023

    The Parks & Recreation Department will offer free swim days this summer at the City's two public outdoor pools: East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool, 6141 Reynolds Drive, and Laabs Pool, 750 W. Picacho Ave. Read on...
  6. Aquatic Facilities Summer Hours

    City Aquatic Facilities Summer Hours of Operation

    The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department Aquatic facilities summer hours of operation, from Saturday, May 27, 2023, to Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, will be as follows: Read on...
  7. People watching a movie in the park

    2023 Movies in the Park

    The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents the 2023 Movies in the Park?series. Read on...
  8. Youth playing volleyball

    Recreational Youth Volleyball League Individual Participant Registration

    The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer individual registration for the Recreational Youth Volleyball beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Read on...
  9. Trails

    Hiking Trails in the Southwest

    The Parks and Recreation Department will host free hiking and walking events twice a week for families and friends to take part in. Read on...
  10. Randy Houser

    Randy Houser to Headline the Las Cruces Fourth of July Celebration Concert

    The City of Las Cruces and New Mexico State University (NMSU) are teaming up to host the City’s annual Fourth of July Celebration Concert and Fireworks display at the Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park, 3205 Arrowhead Drive, on the NMSU campus. Read on...
  11. Electric Light Parade

    2023 Electric Light Parade Call for Entries

    The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is accepting entries for lighted floats to participate in the 2023 Electric Light Parade. Read on...
  12. Man playing guitar

    2023 Music in the Park Series Begins May 28

    The Parks & Recreation Department’s 2023 Music in the Park Series begins at 7 p.m. May 28, at Plaza de Las Cruces, with the Mayor’s Jazz Fest. Read on...
  13. Bicyclists

    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...
  14. Volunteers picking up trash in front of colorful mural

    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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