Unidad Park Splash Pad
✓ Last confirmed for the 2026 season · confirmed against the parks department
Where: 1501 E Hadley Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Season: Late May through early September; daily operation begins May 23 (2026 season)
Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to sunset
Cost: free
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Part of the city's revamped Unidad Park off East Hadley Avenue, this splash pad runs daily from morning until sunset in summer, one of the longest operating windows in the metro. The park around it adds restrooms, picnic tables, and play structures for a range of ages.
What's on site. OpenStreetMap maps toilets on site, playground alongside, parking at this location.
When to go. Peak summer highs in Las Cruces average 95°F. Mornings and late afternoons are far more comfortable than the middle of the day, and shade is worth planning around.
How long it's open. Roughly 3 weeks a year, from May to May. Seasons shift year to year and municipal pads often close early for maintenance, so check before a long drive.
If this one's closed or packed
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