Parks & Open Space Projects

Welcome to our "County Parks & Open Space Projects" webpage. The following are initiatives currently being spearheaded by our County Parks division in an effort to enhance the beauty, functionality, and sustainability of our parks and open space.

You can contact the Parks & Open Space Division, Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm at (505) 662-8159.

37th Street & Pinon Park Project: ADA Update and Renovations

These playgrounds were identified as needing improvements to meet American with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements and as needing improvements based on the CSD Integrated Master Plan. The renovation will improve safety, access, and update amenities.

Artificial Turf Study

CSD has hired NV5 to assess the benefits of artificial turf for high school baseball and softball fields at North Mesa Sports Complex and Overlook Park. This conversion is part of the CSD Integrated Master Plan's short-term projects. Artificial turf provides advantages over natural grass, such as year-round playability in various weather conditions, reduced maintenance needs, and consistent play.

Athletic Field Renovation-Phase II-3 Year Contract

Los Alamos County awarded IFB 25-18 to Rio Grande Landscapes, LLC to renovate the playing
surface of eleven fields over the next three years. Ariel views of the fields are shown below and
are planned for renovation on the following schedule: Year 1-2025: Senior, Bun Ryan and Spirio
Fields; Year 2-2026: X Lovato, Field 1, Field 2, Flint Field; Year 3-2027: Virchow Field, Field 3,
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Bayo Canyon Trailhead Project

The purpose of this project is to design and develop an improved, accessible trailhead at Bayo Canyon. The project will include concept, schematics, design, construction documents and specifications along with construction administration for the Bayo Canyon Trailhead. Planned amenities include expanded parking (including trailer parking), a vault toilet, kiosk, bicycle repair station, shade struct

Brewer Arena Improvement Project

Early stages of plan and design improvements to the Brewer Arena Grandstand, parking, Crows Nest and restroom facilities for ADA accessibility.

East Park and North Mesa Athletic Court Renovation

This project includes the renovation of the East Park basketball court and the North Mesa tennis/pickleball courts.

Grand Canyon and San Ildefonso (Dinosaur Park) Playground Designs

The purpose of this project is to design, develop construction documents, and provide construction administration services for the renovation of San Ildefonso and Grand Canyon Playgrounds. The overall renovations will include ADA/Safety improvements, new play structures, shade, and supporting amenities, with a focus on unstructured play, accessibility, and community engagement.

Guaje Pines Cemetery Master Plan Project

The Los Alamos County has partnered with Sloane Consulting Group to create a comprehensive Master Plan for Guaje Pines Cemetery.

This plan will serve as a long-term guide for the care, maintenance, and future development of the cemetery. The goal of this plan is to ensure that Guaje Pines continues to be a respectful, peaceful, and meaningful place for remembrance for years to come.

Los Alamos Mesa Trail

The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate approximately 2,500 linear feet of the Los Alamos Mesa Trail to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). The scope of work includes revitalizing the trail surface and improving accessibility along the segment stretching from East Park to Nambe Place and the A

North Mesa Recreation Master Plan

To develop a North Mesa Area Parks and Recreation Master Plan by collecting and assessing Los Alamos community input and completing a Master Plan to include the feasibility and possible inclusion of a cross-country trail connection l a pump track, skills track, multi-use natural grass field, and other desired amenities based on community conversations.

Open Space & Trails Management Plan - Project Page

Sites Southwest Consultants to develop an Open Space and Trails Management Plan for Los Alamos County

Picnic Grounds at North Mesa

The picnic grounds on North Mesa has outdated amenities and has been identified in both the CSD Integrated Master Plan and the ADA Audit Transition Plan as an area in need of maintenance, updates and ADA Federal statute compliance. This Picnic Area Renovation Plan will ensure the area is accessible to everyone and will update shelters, restrooms and all park amenities.

Urban Park Athletic Court Project

This project will renovate and improve the athletic courts (tennis, basketball, wall ball and sand volleyball) at Urban Park to meet ADA accessibility standards and enhance overall safety, usability, and community value. The scope includes design of accessible features, updated amenities, and site improvements aligned with the 2023 CSD Integrated Master Plan & the ADA Transition Plan.