The Village of Ruidoso is excited to announce the 2024 Season Opening of the Ruidoso Public Pool and Wibit Water Park on May 25, 2024. The pool will open at 11:00 AM and the Wibit at 10:00 AM.
Read MoreBecome a lifeguard
Interested in becoming a certified lifeguard? Are you at least 16 years or older?! Register today for the opportunity to learn life-saving skills and have a job lined up with us this coming summer! Class dates: March 18 -22, 2024. Contact: 575-257-5030; ulrichsiebertz@ruidoso-nm.gov
Read MoreSWIM LESSON REGISTRATION OPEN APRIL 1ST
Join the fun. The Village of Ruidoso Parks & Recreation Department is excited to once again offer swimming lessons to the youth of our community. Classes fill up fast. Sign up beginning April 1st! (Under the Activities & Programs tab)
Read MoreRun Ruidoso 2024
We are excited to announce the Run Ruidoso Series in 2024. The six unique running races in this series span the outdoor running season and celebrate the vibrant and diverse nature of our local trails. Individuals who finish all Run Ruidoso 2024 events will receive a $100 gift card for Bluebird Running Company with additional participant prizes for those who complete more than three races.
Read MoreNew Pickleball Courts Unveiled at White Mountain Sports Complex
Ruidoso Parks & Rec and the Ruidoso Pickleball Club teamed up to improve the White Mountain Sports Complex pickleball courts. Recently resurfaced, there are now eight permanently marked pickleball courts. The Ruidoso Pickleball Club plays daily from 9:00 AM until noon. Additional improvements are planned for the location in the near future.
Read MoreMidtown Market Saturdays (Seasonal, June to October)
Discover fresh, local food grown and prepared by our community at the Midtown Market (previously Wingfield Market), where artists, bakers, wineries, and more converge each week to provide locally-made products. Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (Seasonal, June to October) in Midtown at Country Club Lot located at 100 Country Club Drive.
Read More2022 RUIDOSO MARATHON AID STATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OPEN!
The Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department invites local businesses to sponsor aid stations and join the Ruidoso Marathon festivities on June 25, 2022. Operating one of the 18 aid stations can increase business recognition and community engagement. Make your aid station one to remember to win prizes and recognition. To become a sponsor, call us at 575-257-5030 today!
Read MorePrimitive Camping at White Mountain Sports Complex
Due to the forest closure, overnight camping spaces will be available during the Memorial Day weekend at White Mountain Sports Complex on the property located directly south of the White Mountain Soccer Fields. Camping fees are $10 per vehicle per night. The following rules and regulations apply.
Read MoreWe're Hiring
Ruidoso Parks and Recreation is hiring multiple positions for the summer including Aquatic Manager, Water Park Manager, Parking Lot Manager, and Lake Attendant. Join our team for a fun summer! Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ruidosonm
Read MoreWHITE MOUNTAIN RECREATION COMPLEX CONCEPTUAL PLAN
The provided White Mountain Recreation Complex plan is derived from several meetings of the White Mountain Recreation Complex Steering Committee consisting of neighboring homeowners, business owners, and public input during the opening day of Youth Sports. Residents can submit comments by November 1 via parksrec@ruidoso-nm.gov.
Read MoreWINGFIELD PARK CONCEPTUAL PLAN
The provided Wingfield Park Conceptual Plan is derived from several meetings of the Wingfield Park Steering Committee consisting of neighboring homeowners, business owners, public input during the Farmers Market, and Village of Ruidoso staff members. Residents can submit comments by November 1 via parksrec@ruidoso-nm.gov.
Read MoreOpen Gym Volleyball Continues!
We will be continuing volleyball open gym at the Horton Complex Gymnasium on Sundays nights from 4:30 pm-7:00 pm. $2 fee. See you on the court!
Read MoreBack to School Changes to Wibit Opening Hours
Now that school is starting back the Wibit will have different hours of operation. The Wibit at Grindstone Lake will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from now until Labor Day from 11 am-5 pm.
Read MoreRUIDOSO HAS BIG PLANS FOR WHITE MOUNTAIN RECREATIONAL COMPLEX
RUIDOSO, NM – April 8, 2021: The Village of Ruidoso is in the final stages of acquiring an additional 9.5 acres of adjacent land to White Mountain Recreation Complex for the purpose of adding more open space and athletic fields in alignment with a 2020 Ruidoso Village Council vote and public survey. Read More →
Read More2021 Health and Wellness Guide
It’s been a rough road to get here, but with vaccines now rolling out, we’re hopeful that things are looking up for 2021. With a renewed emphasis on tending to our health, the Lincoln County Community Health Council (LCCHC) has released its 2021 Health and Wellness Guide, an annual resource directory of regional healthcare providers and health-related articles and interviews.
Read More2021 Boat Permits Now On Sale
Buy your 2021 Boat Permit online at www.RuidosoParksandRec.com! Click on the Permits & Reservations tab or call the Parks & Rec office at: 575-257-5030 for more information!
Read MoreWingfield Park Trail of Lights
Don’t miss the amazing Christmas light display at Wingfield Park! Share the experience and post your photos using at #WingfieldTrailofLights
Read MoreAround the World Soccer Challenge
Get up. Get active! We Challenge Ruidoso! Starting October 11, 2020, Ruidoso Parks and Recreation challenges you to join our Around the World Soccer Challenge. Submit a video of your completed challenge to our Facebook page by Oct 24. The first 10 to complete the challenge will receive a free medium 1 topping pizza from our local Pizza Hut.
Read MoreRuidoso Trails Project Update
The following reports summarize project scope and status for the Ruidoso Trails Project consisting of the construction a new Cree Meadows Trail on the north side of Cree Meadows Drive from Mechem (NM 48) to the Links Trail; the rehabilitation of the existing Links Trail around the Links at Sierra Blanca golf course, and the creation of multi-use recreation trails at Moon Mountain Recreation Area.
Read MoreVillage of Ruidoso Executive Order Reopens Lake Areas for Recreation As of May 1, 2020
Mayor Lynn Crawford has issued Executive Order 2020-06 which immediately reopens the Grindstone and Alto Lake Recreation Areas to the public for day use under NM social distancing and mass gatherings public health orders to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19.
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