
photo by: Angel Guev.
Community attractions
When you have explored and hiked until your heart is content, find a slow-down in town and immerse yourself in Carlsbad Culture.
With winding paths, refreshing fountains and gorgeous artwork to enjoy, the Halagueno Arts Park is a beautiful respite area, or the perfect venue for your next arts or cultural event. With two performances stages, the park welcomes patrons to stage concerts or other performance events.
Located at 101 S Halagueno
(575) 887-1191




Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course
When you're looking to tee off, Carlsbad has you covered. The Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course hosts a nine-hole par three course along the Pecos River and a regulation 18-hole course in the foothills. Enjoy twilight play for discounted green fees. Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course also features a driving range, putting green and pro shop.
901 Muscatel, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Call for tee times: 575-885-5444




Downtown Carlsbad MainStreet District
For Shopping, dining, entertainment and more, you will not want to miss Downtown Carlsbad!
Visit www.carlsbadmainstreet.com for a full list of shopping and restaurants.




Discover more than 40 animal species and hundreds of plants that make their home in the region's Chihuahuan Desert as you explore the 1.3-mile trail through the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park. The bison, Rocky Mountain elk, pronghorn and other animals in this 1,200-acre desert garden are all injured or orphaned, unable to survive in the wild. Park programs include Wolf Awareness, Full Moon Walks, Star Parties and more. Stop in at the Visitor Center, which includes an extensive mineral exhibit, informational displays and a gift shop.
1504 Skyline Rd., Carlsbad, NM 88220
Open daily, excluding Christmas Day
575.887.5516




The Sports Complex located at 3001 W. Lea Street is arguably the finest in New Mexico. The vision of this initiative was to design and construct a "state of the art" sports complex for the youth of Carlsbad. The centrally located complex provides a safe, secure facility, housing softball, baseball, soccer and football fields, which greatly compliments the community’s strong support and participation in organized youth sports. These fields are utilized year round for youth recreation league play, tournaments and other special events. Each area is equipped with large concession facilities and restrooms. Central parking accommodates multiple, simultaneous events.
3213 W. Lea St., Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 887-1191



