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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.

Playground with slides and swings

  1. Children playing on the sidewalk with chalk

    Out-of-School Time Winter Camp

    The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer a winter day camp that will provide enjoyable and dynamic indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and active games for children from kindergarten to fifth grade. Read on...
  2. Armando Castaneda Service Center

    Parks and Recreation Administration Office Closure

    The Parks and Recreation Department’s Administration Office, 1501 E. Hadley Ave., Building A, will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Read on...
  3. Hikers in the Mountains

    Virtual Fall Marathon 2023

    The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer Virtual Fall Marathon 2023! Read on...
  4. High Noon Soccer Complex

    High Noon Soccer Complex Improvement Project

    Parks and Recreation Department/Special Projects has contracted for field improvements at High Noon Soccer Complex, 2004 Bruins Lane. Read on...
  5. Swing set, slide, and bench at Gallagher Park

    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...
  6. 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...
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