The city of Las Cruces host a community meeting for Young Park Master Plan

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)-- Young Park is one of Las Cruces’ most cherished public spaces. Today, the city invited the community to be a part of the planning process for the future of the park. The City said the new master plan aims to build on recent improvements while setting a vision for the park’s future.

Katherine Harrison-Rogers, the planning and construction administrator for the city of Las Cruces said community feedback is critical because it's the communities park not the city's. "This particular process helps us understand what amenities we need, more restrooms? Do we need, more courts? Do we need pickleball? Do we need additional volleyball courts, or do people just want it to be a passive green space?."Harrison-Rogers said.

Resident Jose Castaneda said safety is his main concern. He said while the park is great in the morning he wouldn't recommend residents go there at night. Another resident, Cross VanHooshier said he would like to see more water features for kids like a splash pad to cool off during the summer.

Another community meeting will be held July 19th from 8:30 to 1 p.m. at the Farmers and Crafts Market 200 block of N Main (between E Las Cruces Avenue and E Organ Avenue).