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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer individual registration for the Recreational Youth Volleyball beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Read on...
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...
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is accepting entries for lighted floats to participate in the 2023 Electric Light Parade. Read on...
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...
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...
