Looking for Youth Activities this summer? From Wingfield Wednesdays (ages 7 -12) to Wilderness Weekends (2nd - 6th graders), here's a list to get you started!
Ruidoso Youth Co-Ed Flag Football registration open! Ages 5-14, $70. Register June 3-Aug 3 for Aug 27-Oct 11 season. Safe, fun, non-contact football for all skill levels. Register online at https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog. Questions? Call 575-257-5030.
Enthusiastic and positive volunteers are needed to coach and referee our youth sports programs. Please call or email if you are interested! (575)257-5030 | parksrec@ruidoso-nm.gov
We are having a youth open gym at the Horton Complex. There will be basketball for kids in the 9th-12th grade on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Grades 9 -12. Liability waiver to be signed upon arrival.
The 2021 Youth Volleyball season is brought to you by Ruidoso Parks and Rec. Registration fee: $45. Registration ends on August 7. Tryouts August 22, 4 pm - 6 pm, Horton Gymnasium Complex. Ages 7-14. Register online today!
The 2021 Youth Flag Football season is brought to you by Ruidoso Parks and Rec. Registration fee: $65. Registration ends on August 7. Tryouts August 21, 4 pm - 6 pm, White Mountain Recreation Area. Ages 5 - 14. Register online today!
Join Ruidoso Parks and Rec Summer Camp program lead by Lia Mosher and enjoy a two-day instructional volleyball camp June 3 and 4 for boys and girls ages 7 to 12. Volleyball Starts Here!
Train for a rewarding summer job as a certified lifeguard. Ruidoso Parks & Recreation and the American Red Cross offer Spring Break Lifeguard Training March 9–13, 2026, from 8 AM–5 PM at the Horton Complex Conference Room. Open to ages 16+. Learn lifesaving skills and get job-ready for summer.
Join us for this family-friendly annual event benefiting the Lincoln County Food Bank. This event completes one lap around the Links Walking Trail and is the first of six races in the Run Ruidoso 2026 series. Registration is $25. Register Online Today!
Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard certification through this Village of Ruidoso training course. Open to participants 16 and older, the class runs March 21–22 and March 28–29 from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The $100 registration fee will be refunded once participants begin working as a Village of Ruidoso lifeguard. Register online under the Activities & Programs tab.
Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard certification through this Village of Ruidoso training course. Open to participants 16 and older, the class runs March 21–22 and March 28–29 from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The $100 registration fee will be refunded once participants begin working as a Village of Ruidoso lifeguard. Register online under the Activities & Programs tab.
Celebrate spring at the 2026 Easter Bunny Run on Saturday, April 4 at Cedar Creek Trails in Ruidoso. The 7:00 AM run/walk is open to all ages. Registration is $25. The first 50 participants may receive a free T-shirt, and the first 70 finishers earn a participation medal. Online registration is preferred. Hosted by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation. Don’t miss out—register today!
Join Ruidoso Parks & Recreation for a free Easter Egg Hunt at Wingfield Park on April 4 at 10:00 AM. Over 6,000 eggs, prize eggs, and family-friendly fun await. Arrive early — the hunt begins sharp at 10:00 AM. Open to the public.
Join Ruidoso Parks & Recreation for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Session 3, held April 11–12 and April 18–19, 2026. Participants ages 16+ will learn water rescue techniques, CPR, and first aid while earning lifeguard certification. The $100 course fee is refunded once participants begin working as Village of Ruidoso lifeguards. Register online under the Activities & Programs tab.
Join Ruidoso Parks & Recreation for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Session 3, held April 11–12 and April 18–19, 2026. Participants ages 16+ will learn water rescue techniques, CPR, and first aid while earning lifeguard certification. The $100 course fee is refunded once participants begin working as Village of Ruidoso lifeguards. Register online under the Activities & Programs tab.
The 3rd Annual John Ashcraft Memorial Family Trail Run takes place April 25, 2026, at Grindstone Lake. Choose a scenic 5K trail run or a 1 Mile family run starting from the Upper Parking Lot. Open to all ages and abilities. This event is part of the Run Ruidoso 2026 race series.
Join Ruidoso Parks & Rec for a moonlit adventure at White Sands National Park. Walk glowing dunes, enjoy stargazing, and take in desert views under the full moon. Bring warm layers and a flashlight for the walk back. Multiple 2026 dates available. $20 per person. Registration opens March 1 at https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog
