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Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

A resident guide to Town parks, the pool and skating rink, the public library, County facilities, community centers, reservations, and seasonal planning.

Check before you go. Public hours, programs, ice and pool schedules, field conditions, closures, reservations, and fees can change with seasons, staffing, weather, and events. Use the official pages below or call the facility for current status.

Town parks and public spaces

The Town of Taos Parks and Recreation page is the primary source for park rules, seasonal hours, shelter reservations, and contact information. Listed public spaces include Red Willow Park, Fred Baca Park, the Taos Eco Park, and Taos Plaza.

Parks and shelter use

Review the Town's current hours, park rules, shelter fees, and reservation process before organizing a gathering. Ask whether your plans require a separate event approval, insurance, amplified-sound permission, or vendor coordination.

Parks and Recreation: 575-758-4160

Town parks and recreation

Fields, courts, and conditions

Facility availability can change for maintenance, tournaments, weather, or private reservations. Confirm whether a field or court is open for drop-in use and whether organized play needs advance approval.

Current Town information

Taos Youth and Family Center

Facility information

The Youth and Family Center includes recreation amenities such as the swimming pool and skating rink. Program and public-session schedules may differ by facility.

Address: 407 Paseo del Cañon East, Taos
Main: 575-758-4160
Pool: 575-737-2583
Skating: 575-737-2582

About the center

Pool and ice schedules

Check the current swim times and skating hours before leaving home. Ask about admission, age and supervision rules, rentals, lessons, public sessions, and closures.

Pool scheduleSkating hours

Library and County facilities

Taos Public Library

The Town library provides public collections, computers, programs, and community resources. Confirm the current schedule and service availability on the official hours page.

Address: 402 Camino de la Placita, Taos
Phone: 575-758-3063

LibraryCurrent hours

County facilities and community centers

Taos County maintains public facilities and publishes directories for reservable spaces and community centers. The Facilities Management office can help route questions about County-managed sites.

Facilities Management: 105 Albright Street, Suite C, Taos
Phone: 575-737-3860

County Parks and RecreationFacilities directory

Juan I. Gonzales Agricultural Center

A County facility at 202 Chamisa Road. Contact the facility for current availability, capacity, permitted uses, fees, and reservation requirements.

Phone: 575-737-6302

County facilities

Community center directory

The County resource directory includes community centers across the county. Use it to identify the nearest site, then call to verify current programming, access, and reservation information.

County resource directory

Before a visit or reservation

  • Confirm the facility is open and the activity is running that day.
  • Ask about admission, deposits, reservation fees, and cancellation terms.
  • Check age, supervision, equipment, footwear, and accessibility requirements.
  • For gatherings, ask about capacity, vendors, alcohol, insurance, sound, and cleanup.
  • Verify parking, transit access, weather closures, and seasonal rules.
  • Keep the written reservation confirmation and a day-of contact number.

Primary sources

Verified August 11, 2026. Hours, programs, reservations, rates, closures, and facility conditions can change. Confirm directly with the responsible Town or County office before traveling or planning an event.