37th Street and Piñon Park Playgrounds Closed for Safety During Renova
Published on October 03, 2025
The Community Services Department (CSD), in partnership with Los Alamos Landscaping & More, LLC, will temporarily close the 37th Street and Piñon Park Playgrounds during construction to complete planned renovations. These closures are necessary to ensure the safe execution of demolition and rebuilding activities at both sites.
37th Street Play Lot:
Preparation Work Begins: Monday, Oct. 6, 2025
Construction to Begin Shortly After
Planned improvements include:
- Demolition of existing playground equipment, asphalt and concrete pavement, segmental, concrete, and boulder retaining walls, and fencing.
- Construction of new play equipment, irrigation systems, planting materials, drinking fountain, mulch, site furnishings, and decorative boulders.
Piñon Park Play Lot:
Preparation Work Begins: November 2025
Construction to Begin Shortly After
Planned improvements include:
- Demolition of existing playground equipment, concrete pavement, retaining walls, curbing, boulder retaining wall, elevated walkway, and ADA ramps.
- Construction of new play equipment, mulch, site furnishings, and boulders.
- Please note: Only the playground area at Piñon Park will be closed. The trails, pavilion, and skatepark will remain open and accessible throughout construction.
The 37th Street and Piñon Park Play Lots are scheduled for renovation to improve accessibility in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to align with priorities listed in the CSD Integrated Master Plan. These updates will improve safety, accessibility, and add new amenities for the community. The final play lot designs were created based on community input gathered over the past two years. Details about the community process and the final designs are available on the CSD project page here: Playground Project Page.
On April 28, 2025, the County issued a formal competitive solicitation for demolition and renovation services for both play lots through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 25-55. The contract was awarded to Los Alamos Landscaping & More, LLC, with a Notice of Award issued to the contractor on July 9, 2025.
CSD appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as improvements are made to these recreational spaces. The completion of this project is scheduled for April 30, 2026, weather permitting.
This project supports the County Council’s strategic objectives of Infrastructure Asset Management and Inclusion, Access, and Belonging. By renovating these community play spaces, the County is investing in inclusive recreational infrastructure that benefits residents of all ages and abilities.
During the playground renovation projects, CSD encourages the community to visit these other nearby playgrounds:
Near 37th Street Play Lot: Walnut Street Park or Urban Park
Near Piñon Park Play Lot: Rover Park
For more information, please contact Wendy Parker at wendy.parker@losalamosnm.gov or 505-663-1771 or view updates on the county project page here: Playground Project Page