Las Cruces New Mexico - Parks & Recreation

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The Parks section maintains parks, athletic fields, medians, and trails throughout the city, as well as, provides litter and weed control along public roadways. There are more than 87 park sites and public grounds totaling some 514 acres, and more than 60 medians within the city’s 80 square miles. City facilities, under the Parks Section, includes multiple athletic complexes containing softball, baseball and soccer fields, sand volleyball, horseshoe, and lighted tennis courts, a skate park and a BMX racetrack.

Do you need to reserve park space? Call (575) 541-2554.

The Recreation section offers a variety of programs, activities, and events for the public at the section’s six centers and indoor and outdoor pools. Recreation is also the primary sponsor of all youth and adult leagues in hockey, volleyball, baseball, softball, track and field, triathlons and duathlons, football, basketball, BMX track, boxing, and soccer, among others. The Recreation Section collaborates with groups and organizations to provide and carry out quality activities and events for the community.

RECREATION CENTERS

MEERSCHEIDT
RECREATION CENTER
1600 E. Hadley Avenue
(575) 541-2563

EAST MESA
RECREATION CENTER
5589 Porter Road
(575) 382-1662

HENRY BENAVIDEZ
COMMUNITY CENTER
1045 McClure Road
(575) 541-5185

MESILLA PARK
RECREATION CENTER
304 W. Bell Avenue
(575) 541-2455

FRENGER INDOOR POOL
800 Parkview Drive
(575) 523-0362

APODACA OUTDOOR POOL
801 E. Madrid Avenue
(575) 524-7008

LAABS OUTDOOR POOL
750 W. Picacho Avenue
(575) 524-3168

CLUB FUSION TEEN CENTER
101 E. Union Avenue
(575) 541-5181

THE ARC LIFE CENTER
2225 E. Griggs Avenue
(575) 541-5140

MEERSCHEIDT RECREATION CENTER

Hours of Operation:
Mon–Fri: 8:00am – 9:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sun: Rentals Only 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: $40 per hour & room

Weightroom (age 18 & up) Fee: $1 per person
*No children under the age of 11 are allowed in the weightroom.

Racquetball Courts Fee: $2 per hour
• Courts can be reserved in advance, Walk-ins are welcome
• Reservations for next day usage will be taken after 4:00pm.

Various Fitness Classes
Call Meerscheidt Recreation Center for more information. (575) 541–2563

EAST MESA RECREATION CENTER

Hours of Operation:
Mon–Fri: 3:00pm – 8:00pm (during school year)
Mon–Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm (summer open recreation)
Sat: Rentals Only 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fee: $35 per hour

What's going on at the East Mesa Recreation Center?
– BASKETBALL – SOCCER – PING PONG – FOOSBALL – BILLIARDS
– AIR HOCKEY – ARTS & CRAFTS – TABLE GAMES – SPECIAL EVENTS

Check the center's activity board for dates and times.

Call East Mesa Recreation Center for more information. (575) 382–1662

BENAVIDEZ COMMUNITY CENTER

Hours of Operation:
Senior Activities
Mon–Fri: 8:00am – 2:30pm (during school year)
Mon–Fri: 8:00am – 12:30pm (summer)
Open Activities
Mon–Fri: 2:30pm – 6:00pm (during school year)
Mon–Fri: 12:30pm – 6:00pm (summer)
Sat: Rentals Only 9:00am – 11:00pm
Fee: $35 per hour

What's going on at the Benavidez Community Center?
– BASKETBALL – SOCCER – PING PONG – FOOSBALL – BILLIARDS
– AIR HOCKEY – ARTS & CRAFTS – TABLE GAMES – SPECIAL EVENTS

Check the center's activity board for dates and times.

Call Benavidez Community Center for more information. (575) 541-5185

MESILLA PARK RECREATION CENTER

Hours of Operation:
Mon–Fri: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Sat: Rentals Only 1:00pm – 11:00pm
Fee: Muilti-Purpose Room $35 per hour
Auditorium Room $40.00 per hour
Classrooms $20.00 per hour ($15.00 w/ Multi-purpose or Auditorium)

Call Mesilla Park Recreation Center for more information. (575) 541-2455

	AMONG THE CENTERS OR ACTIVITIES HANDLED BY THE RECREATION SECTION ARE: • The ARC Life Center • Therapeutic Recreation Program • Meerscheidt Recreation Center • East Mesa Recreation Center • Aquatics Program • The Walk Dona Ana Program • Club Fusion Teen Center • Mesilla Park Recreation Center • Henry Benavidez Center • Athletics • Summer Recreation Program • Tennis Program • Summer Food Service Program PUBLIC SERVICES DEPT. RECREATION SECTION 1600 E. Hadley Ave TEL: (575) 541-2563 FAX: (575) 541-2636



	CLUB FUSION TEEN CENTER Hours of Operation: Mon–Thu 10:00pm – 7:00pm Fri: 2:00pm - 12:00am Sat: Rentals Only Club Fusion is a teen center with two dance areas, snack bar, V.I.P. Room and game tables. The facility is equipped with nine television monitors and a projection screen. Club Fusion is also a place to hold weddings, meetings, trainings, and company luncheons. CLUB FUSION FRIDAY NIGHT POLICY The In/Out Policy at Club Fusion states that once a child has paid for the night, they are in the building for the duration of the event. Phones are available to call for rides and no minor is ever left on the property without supervision. Any child not picked up by 12 am is turned over to the Las Cruces Police Department. CLUB FUSION RENTAL FEES South Dance Hall Rental: 1–150 guests: $47.00/hr 151–300 guests: $60.00/hr North Dance Hall Rental: 1–300 guests: $54.00/hr 301–450 guests: $64.00/hr Party Package: Reserves the loft area on a Friday night during Teen Video Jam. 1–15 guests: $95.00/4 hrs 16–30 guests: $135.00/4 hrs Rates do not include DJ services and security guard(s). City approved professional security guard services must be provided by renter at a ratio of one guard for every 50 guests.



	AQUATICS Pool Rentals - Frenger, Apodaca, and Laabs Pools are available for private rentals as long as the rental does not conflict with any program or public swim. Those wishing to rent any city swimming pool must fill out a permit at the Recreation Section Office located at 1600 E. Hadley, (575) 541-2554.



	THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM Serving the needs of a diverse community. The City of Las Cruces Therapeutic Recreation Program assists adults, youth, and children with and without disabilities in using their leisure time to enhance their physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and artistic abilities. All activities are subject to change. For information on registration, or to receive a free monthly calendar or brochure, please call (575) 541–5140. For information on activities or special events, please call the Therapeutic Program Hotline at (575) 528–4372. ARC LIFE CENTER Hours of Operation: Mon–Fri: 8:00pm – 5:00pm Sat: Rentals Only 8:00am – 11:00pm Weekly scheduled night–time activities. (Check monthly calendar for dates and times.) Call for more information on availability and rental fees. (575) 541-2455

ALBERT
JOHNSON PARK
Picacho & Main:
Picnic / Lighted

APODACA PARK
801 E Madrid:
Picnic / Restrooms / Playgrounds / Tennis / Baseball / Lighted /
Softball / Pool

BENAVIDEZ
COMMUNITY CENTER
1045 McClure:
Picnic / Restrooms / Pool Tables / Meeting Rooms / Basketball / Playground

BON BURT PARK
Bon Burt Dr:

BRANIGAN
CULTURAL CENTER
500 N Water:
Art & Historical Exhibits /
Art & Dance Classes

BRANIGAN LIBRARY
200 E Picacho:
Restrooms / Meeting Room

BRANIGAN PARK
1255 W. Hayner:
Playground / Multi-Purpose Field

BURN LAKE
1855 W Amador:
Grills / Shelter / Restrooms / Multi-Purpose Field

BUTTERFIELD
SHOOTING RANGE
I-10 West - Exit 127:
Picnic / Grills / Restrooms

CAMELOT
GARDENS PARK
End of Kingsbury Court:
Playground

CAMELOT GARDENS
MINI PARK
2044 Camelot Dr:
Picnic / Playground

CAMUNEZ PARK
935 N Valley:
Picnic / Playground /
Multi-Purpose Field /
Basketball

CANDLELIGHT
KNOLLS MINI PARK
1505 Candlelight:
Playground / Basketball / Lighted

CARDON PARK
1050 N Mesquite:
Picnic / Playground / Basketball

CLUB FUSION
101 E. Union:
Restrooms / Meeting Room

COLLEGE MANOR
Yale & Stern:
Picnic / Playground

COUNTRY CLUB
ESTATES PARK
2800 Spitz:
Picnic / Playground /
Multi-Purpose Field

DOWNTOWN MALL

300 S - 400 N on
Downtown Mall:

Benches / Shelter /
Restrooms

EAST MESA
RECREATION CENTER
5589 Porter:
Restrooms / Playground / Softball / Baseball /
Lighted / Pool Tables /
Meeting Room

EAST CAMBRIDGE
MINI PARK
120 E Cambridge

EASTSIDE
COMMUNITY CENTER
310 N Tornillo:
Restrooms / Meeting
Room / Pool Tables

EL ENCANTO PARK
410 Avenida de Mesilla:
Playground / Basketball

FIELD OF DREAMS
SOCCER
2302 Tashiro:
Soccer / Lighted

FIELD OF DREAMS SOFTBALL
1601 Bruins Lane:
Restrooms / Soccer /
Lighted

FOUR HILLS PARK
Neptune & Sunridge:
Picnic

FRENGER PARK
800 Parkview:
Restroom / Playground / Tennis / Lighted /
Swimming

GUS VLACHAKIS PARK
2800 E Missouri:
Picnic / Playground /
Shelter

HARTY FIELD
1840 E Hadley:
Restrooms / Softball /
Lighted

HERMOSA
HEIGHTS PARK
1800 E Amador:
Picnic / Playground /
Lighted

HESS TERRACE
MINI PARK
500 W Picacho:

HIGH NOON
SOCCER COMPLEX
2004 Bruins Lane:
Restrooms / Soccer /
Lighted

HILLRISE MINI PARK
2619 Hillrise:
Basketball / Grill / Picnic / Shelter

JASON JIRON PARK
355 Three Crosses:
Picnic / Shelter /
Multi-Purpose Field /
Basketball / Volleyball / Playground

KLEIN PARK
155 N. Mesquite:
Picnic / Playground /
Lighted

LAABS POOL
750 W Picacho:
Restrooms / Swimming

LA BUENA VIDA PARK
La Buena Vida Circle:
Picnic / Shelter

LA FONDA MINI PARK
1500 S La Fonda

LA LLORONA PARK
Picacho & Rio Grande:
Picnic / Grills / Restrooms / Playground / Trail

LAS COLINAS MINI PARK
3731 Jade:
Picnic / Basketball /
Volleyball

LAS COLINAS
RETENTION POND
3764 Jade:

LAS CRUCES
BMX TRACK
Walnut & Hadley:
Restrooms / Lighted

LIONS PARK
701 W Picacho:
Picnic / Playground /
Tennis / Racquetball

MAAG PARK
1700 E Hadley:
Restrooms / Multi-Purpose Field / Lighted

MAIN & EL PASEO
MINI PARK
Main & El Paseo:

MAJESTIC TERRACE
MINI PARK
801 S Telshor:

MATT YOUNGBLOOD
HORSESHOE COURTS
1800 E Hadley:

MEERSCHEIDT
RECREATION CENTER
1600 E Hadley:
Restrooms / Playground / Racquetball / Basketball / Volleyball / Pool Tables /
Weight Room / Meeting
Room / Gymnasium /
Fitness Room

MESA HEIGHTS PARK
1040 Ash:

MESILLA PARK CENTER
304 Bell:
Picnic / Restrooms / Playground / Pool
Tables / Meeting Room / Gymnasium / Fitness Room

MIRANDA MINI PARK
1200 N Miranda:

MISSION MINI PARK
1603 S Main:

MUNSON SENIOR CENTER
975 S Mesquite:
Pool Tables / Meeting
Room / Gymnasium

MUSEUM OF FINE ART
490 N Water:
Art Exhibits

MUSEUM OF
NATURAL HISTORY

Mesilla Valley Mall
700 Telshor:

Exhibits

NEW MEXICO
RAILROAD MUSEUM
351 N Mesilla:

NORTHRIDGE PARK
End of Westridge Rd:
Picnic

ODD FELLOWS
CEMETERY
785 Compress:

OUTLET CHANNEL PARK
2270 Doña Ana:

PAZ PARK
1875 E. Hadley:
Restrooms / Baseball /
Lighted

PIONEER WOMEN’S PARK
500 W Las Cruces:
Picnic / Shelter /
Playground / Lighted

PONDEROSA MINI PARK
1495 Branding Iron Circle:
Picnic / Grills / Basketball / Playground

PROVENCIO/VAN DAME
MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD
600 N Solano:
Soccer

RONALD D. GALLA
T-BALL FIELD
1800 E Hadley:
Baseball / Lighted

ROTARY
INTERNATIONAL PARK
575 S Alameda:

SACRAMENTO MINI PARK
1640 N Sacramento:

SAGECREST PARK
601 N Roadrunner:
Picnic / Playground
Basketball

SALOPEK/STULL PARK
464 Salopek:
Picnic / Playground

SAN JOSE PARK
100 N Espina:

SAM GRAFT PARK
4230 Sedona Hills Pkwy:
Playground / Sand
Volleyball / Basketball

SAMMY BURKE
YOUTH BOXING CENTER
700 N Solano:

SKATE PARK
Hadley/Walnut:

SOLDADOS
MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD
Hadley/Walnut:
Multi-Purpose Field

SUNRISE TERRACE PARK
2400 E Hadley & Craig:
Picnic / Playground

SUNSET HILLS PARK
3333 Lunaridge:
Picnic / Playground

TELLBROOK PARK
Winchester/Flintlock:
Picnic / Playground / Basketball / Fitness
Stations

THOMAS & LOCUST
DRAINWAY
Thomas & Locust:

THREE CROSSES
CACTUS GARDEN
N Main & Solano:

TONY GOMEZ PARK
Espina & Farney:
Picnic / Shelters / Baseball

TRIVIZ MULTI-
PURPOSE PATH

4.5 miles; Triviz from
N Main to University Ave:

Landscaped / Water
Fountains / Benches
w/shade / Mile Markers

UNIDAD PARK
East Hadley:
Picnic / Playground

VETERANS PARK
2651 Roadruuner Pkwy:
Picnic / Playground / Restrooms / Multi-Purpose Field

VALLEY VIEW PARK
750 S Espina:
Picnic / Restrooms / Playground

VALLEY VERDE PARK
1751 W Hadley:
Picnic / Grillls/ Basketball / Playground

VILLA ENCANTADA PARK
1236 Birch:
Picnic / Playground / Basketball

WEST GALLAGHER
MINI PARK
137 W Gallagher:
Playground

YOUNG PARK
1905 E Nevada:
Picnic / Grills / Shelter / Restrooms / Playground / Tennis / Soccer / Pond