Plan your summer splash in Ruidoso! The Municipal Swimming Pool opens Memorial Day Weekend with daily public swim through August 8, while the Wibit Water Park returns to Grindstone Lake starting May 23, 2026. Enjoy family fun, pool parties, and lake recreation all summer long. Parking fees and holiday reservations apply.
Read MoreCamping at Grindstone Lake (CLOSED INDEFINITELY)
Grindstone Lake Campground remains CLOSED for the summer 2025 season.
Read MoreGrindstone Boat Ramp Construction Project
The Grindstone Lake boat ramp will be closed for three weeks effective April 22, 2022, for the construction of a boat ramp. Boaters can carry their kayaks and boats down the ramp but will not be able to drive down the ramp. The Contractor for the Project is Renegade Construction for more details on the project contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 575-257-5030.
Read MoreEnjoy Live HD streaming from Grindstone Lake
Enjoy the Ruidoso Parks and Recreation experience from beautiful Grindstone Lake via a live HD streaming webcam from its scenic location at Ruidoso’s most popular 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.
Read MoreRuidoso Water Park Summer Jobs
Summer positions available for youth and adults. Pay incentives available for youth positions! For more information call the Parks Office 575-257-5030 Monday thru Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
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