Parks: Raton, New Mexico 87740
Raton offers several parks for playing, picnicking, and enjoying the outdoors. Activities range from playground fun to walking paths, hiking paths, basketball, baseball, football, and lots more.
Roundhouse Memorial Park
Home to the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Raton Regional Aquatic Center, Roundhouse Memorial Park is Located at 100 Memorial Lane. It is on the site of the old train roundhouse and rail yard. The area still has retired railroad tracks.
Roundhouse Memorial Park features: Indoor Aquatic Center The 18-hole Whistle Stop Disc Golf Course The Golden Spike Sand Volleyball Court The Iron Horse Horseshoe Complex The Brakeman Bocce Courts How Do I Play Bocce Ball? 104 acres of Open Space 2 miles of paved Walking Trails Covered Picnic Pavilions Located in Roundhouse Memorial Park, on the south side of the Raton Regional Aquatic Center, are horseshoe pits. How to Play Horseshoes Pitching Horse Shoes |
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Bonahoom Park
Location: East 4th Street & Water, right next to Roundhouse Memorial Park and Longfellow Elementary school.
It is a softball field and offers parking for the Roundhouse Memorial walking paths. |
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Climax Canyon Park
cation: West end of Apache Ave. Home of the Climax Canyon Nature Trail.
The 3 mile easy to moderate loop trail offer spectacular views of Raton, and the mountains, mesas, and high plains surrounding the area. From the parking area, hike through gate and up road to the trail-head on the southwest end of gated service loop road. Pets on leash or within voice command are welcome. Download Trail Map 1 (pdf) Download Trail Map 2 (pdf) In June of 2018 the National Park Service designated the Climax Canyon Nature Trail as a National Recreation Trail and part of the National Trails System. This national designation is awarded to a select number of trails annually that meet the criteria as set forth by the National Park Service. We are very proud to have been one of 17 trails in 2018 to have received this national designation. Climax Canyon Park is also the site of the City of Bethlehem, a life size nativity scene sponsored by the Raton Lion's Club on display from Thanksgiving to New Year's. |
Gate City Sports Complex
Location: South 3rd Street next to the Convention Center (Ragsdale Field area on Google Maps)
The Ragsdale Field area is home to the Raton Tigers Football Stadium, along with soccer, baseball, and softball fields. |
Goat Hill
Directions From Canyon Drive:
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Legion Park
Location: Legion Drive and South 4th Street
Legion Park is home to Gabriele Field, a state-of-the-art professional quality baseball field where the Raton Osos will be kicking off their home season, May 15, 2013. Enjoy some park playtime at the playground or catch a baseball game! |
Optimist Park East
Location: East Cook & Martinez
Basketball court |
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Optimist Park South
Location: South 2nd and Kearney
Lots of playground space for the kids! |
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Ripley Park
Location: North 2nd Street and Savage Avenue
Close to downtown Raton, this park is great for family functions. It has a playground, gazebo, open space, a view of the train depot, and a statue honoring the miners. The gazebo can be used for weddings or family gatherings. 575-445-9551 This is the location for summer music on MainStreet, Cinco de Mayo, and many other community events. This park was historically named Library Park. |
Romero Park
Location: East 8th Street
Lots of open space and several playground areas. Sheltered picnic table. |
Veteran's Park
Across from Legion Park and Gabrielle Field, the Veteran's park is a quiet spot with 4 benches and a memorial with flags representing the armed services.
(photo courtesy Marty Mayfield) Veterans Memorial Brick order information: Cost: $50/brick Need:
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