Las Cruces Parks and Recreation

Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Made up of 3 sections - Parks, Recreation, and Youth Services - we are the Fun Experts providing diverse programs and special events for our community.

Our Aquatics facilities are shifting to non‑peak season hours beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026!The Regional Aquatic ...
09/01/2026

Our Aquatics facilities are shifting to non‑peak season hours beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026!

The Regional Aquatic Center at 1401 East Hadley will be closed on Sundays until Memorial Day weekend 2027.

The outdoor pool summer season ends on Labor Day, September 7, 2026, at the following locations:
• East Mesa Pool – 6151 Reynolds Dr.
• Laabs Pool – 701 W. Picacho Ave.

City splash pads will begin their seasonal wind‑down:
• The Downtown Interactive Splash Fountain (100 N. Main St.) will shut down after September 7.
• The Metro Verde Splash Pad (7125 Metro Park Dr.) and Unidad Splash Pad (1575 E. Hadley Ave.) will remain open on weekends until the end of September.

For more details, please call 575‑541‑2782.

08/31/2026

BE HERE OR BE SQUARE!

Are you here for our LAST Music in the Park of the season?!

Come hang out with us tonight and enjoy the last hour of Fungi Mungle live at Young Park! Let’s close out the season with great music, good vibes, and one last summer night together. Plus amazing food trucks!

Don’t miss it — this is the LAST ONE!

👻 PARANORMAL EXPERIENCES AT FRANK O'BRIEN PAPEN COMMUNITY CENTER?Have you ever felt a cold spot, heard an odd sound in a...
08/28/2026

👻 PARANORMAL EXPERIENCES AT FRANK O'BRIEN PAPEN COMMUNITY CENTER?

Have you ever felt a cold spot, heard an odd sound in an empty room, or seen something unexplainable while visiting us? We want to hear your stories! Drop your experiences or strange encounters in the comments below. 👇

Give it up for our Employee Wellness - Indoor Volleyball Champs 2026 - Avengers🔥🏐
08/28/2026

Give it up for our Employee Wellness - Indoor Volleyball Champs 2026 - Avengers🔥🏐

This Sunday, August 30, is the last Music in the Park of 2026! 🎶Fungi Mungle will be performing live at 7:00 PM at Young...
08/27/2026

This Sunday, August 30, is the last Music in the Park of 2026! 🎶

Fungi Mungle will be performing live at 7:00 PM at Young Park!

Come enjoy the music, great vibes, and delicious food from local food trucks.
Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs—see you there! 🌟

Fall Break Camp Registration Opens Soon! 🍁Registration for our Fall Break Camp opens September 14 — mark your calendars ...
08/27/2026

Fall Break Camp Registration Opens Soon! 🍁

Registration for our Fall Break Camp opens September 14 — mark your calendars so you don’t miss your chance to secure a spot!

Camp Dates: October 5–9, 2026
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 per child (due at registration)
Camp Locations:
• Frank O'Brien Papen Center – 304 W. Bell Ave., 88011
• Jornada Elementary – 3400 Elks Dr., 88003
Registration begins September 14 and stays open until capacity is reached.
Sign up at LasCruces.gov/Play

Questions? Call (575) 541-2610 or TTY 711

The City of Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center pools will be closed on Friday, August 21, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm for st...
08/19/2026

The City of Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center pools will be closed on Friday, August 21, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm for staff development.

🏋️‍♂️ The gym will remain open during this time.
⏱️ Normal operating hours will resume at 3:30 pm.

For more information, please call 575‑541‑2782.

08/17/2026

Due to inclement weather and lightning in the area, we will be canceling tonight's scheduled Music in the Park concert. We will resume next Sunday as scheduled.

🌊 The Activity Pool is Reopening!Great news, Las Cruces! The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center Activity Pool will resum...
08/13/2026

🌊 The Activity Pool is Reopening!

Great news, Las Cruces! The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center Activity Pool will resume normal operational hours today, August 13, at noon.

All necessary repairs have been completed, and we’re ready to welcome swimmers back! 🏊‍♀️☀️

For additional information, please call 575-541-2782.

We appreciate your patience while repairs were completed and look forward to seeing you back in the pool!

🎉 IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE! 🎉Tomorrow night is Movies in the Park at Young Park!Join us for GOAT beginning at sunset, enjoy...
08/07/2026

🎉 IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE! 🎉

Tomorrow night is Movies in the Park at Young Park!

Join us for GOAT beginning at sunset, enjoy great food from local vendors, and spend an evening under the stars with family and friends.

Final Trivia Question:
True or False:
Goats have rectangular-shaped pupils that help them see nearly all the way around them.

Comment your answer below for your final chance to win VIP seating for you and TWO guests!

We'll announce our VIP winner before movie night. Good luck!

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1501 E Hadley Avenue
Las Cruces, NM
88001

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+15755412550

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