News Flash

Posted on: March 27, 2023

Rinconada Dog Park Opens March 28, 2023

Rinconada Dog Park

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the Rinconada Dog Park, 3551 Bataan Memorial West, will open to the public Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  The Rinconada Dog Park was a 2018 General Obligation (GO...

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Posted on: March 24, 2023

Two Parks and Recreation Staff Members Aid Heart Attack Victim

Picture of Moses Nevarez and Michael McLeskey

Quick response recently by two City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department employees may have saved the life of a Las Cruces resident. Moses Nevarez and Michael Mcleskey, maintenance workers in the Parks and Recreation Department, came to ...

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Parks and Recreation
Posted on: March 23, 2023

Meerscheidt Recreation Center Parking Lot Maintenance

Meerscheidt Rec Center

Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave., will begin its final phase of parking lot maintenance on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Facility programming and its hours will remain the same for the duration of the parking lot closure. Customers a...

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Parks and Recreation
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Las Cruces Skatepark Renovation Project Second Public Meeting Scheduled

Skate Park

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will host a second Las Cruces Skatepark Renovation Project public meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave. The p...

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Parks and Recreation
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Egg Splash

Boy with Easter eggs in pool

The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave. will host an “Egg Splash” event from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 6, 2023. Children ages 4 to 12 are invited to participate in an egg hunt and duckie derby. Admission is $5 per child.&am...

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Parks and Recreation
Posted on: March 20, 2023

City Council District 4 Community Meeting on April 6

Council District 4 Representative Johana Bencomo

Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo will conduct a community meeting for constituents in City Council District 4 at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at MacArthur Elementary School, 655 N. Fourth St.  Councilor Bencomo represents City...

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Parks and Recreation
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Individual Participant Registration Lil Sluggers Youth Baseball and Outdoor Soccer

Children playing t ball and soccer

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer individual registrations for the following youth leagues: Lil’ Sluggers T-ball/coach pitch and outdoor soccer. There will be three age divisions offered to all genders between th...

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Parks and Recreation
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Just Keep Pedaling – Cycle Las Cruces

Bicyclists

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. Rides will be every Wednesday at the same ...

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Parks and Recreation
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Magic the Gathering Commander Tournament

Game

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department presents a Magic the Gathering Commander tournament. The Magic the Gathering Commander tournament will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Cent...

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Parks and Recreation
Posted on: February 22, 2023

2023 Spring Adult Sand Volleyball Team Registration

People playing sand volleyball

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer online team registration for the Spring 2023 Adult Sand Volleyball League.  The league will offer co-ed divisions in?gold, silver, and bronze, as well as women's competi...

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Parks and Recreation
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Butterfield Shooting Range ADA Improvement Project *Updated Project Duration*

Benches at Butterfield Trail Shooting Range

The duration of the Butterfield Trail Shooting Range Americans with Disabilities Act Improvement Project has been updated.  It is now projected to be from Saturday, Jan. 20, 2023, to Friday, April 7, 2023. The Shooting Range is west of L...

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Posted on: January 19, 2023

Team Up to Clean Up 2023!

Volunteers picking up trash in front of colorful mural

The Parks and Recreation Department and Keep Las Cruces Beautiful invites the Las Cruces community to Team Up to Clean Up!  By volunteering with your family and neighbors for a clean-up event in your neighborhood, you can help reduce the...

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