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Village of Ruidoso Parks & RecreationVillage of Ruidoso — Parks & Recreation

Passes & permits

Season passes are delivered as a digital code you scan at the gate. Day permits take three taps.

Day passes & permits

  • Dog park day pass

    Up to three dogs, one visit. Scan at the double gate.

    Ruidoso Dog Park · Valid: Today only

    $5per visit
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  • Trailhead day parking permit

    One vehicle at the Grindstone upper north trailhead. Summer parking is tiered: Ruidoso residents $10, Lincoln County residents $20, New Mexico residents $30.

    Grindstone Lake Recreation Area and Trails System · Valid: Today, dawn to dusk

    $30per vehicle
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  • Daily boat permit

    Kayak, canoe or paddleboard on Alto or Grindstone. $5 one-day, $20 annual.

    Alto Lake & Grindstone Lake · Valid: Today only, through December 31, 2026

    $5per vessel
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  • Group use permit, 25–75 people

    Required for unreserved gatherings in any village park. Approved instantly under 75 people.

    Any village park · Valid: Date of use

    $35per gathering
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Season passes

  • Pool + Wibit individual season pass

    Unlimited public swim and Wibit water park entry for the whole 2027 season. Residents only, proof of residency required.

    Municipal Pool & Grindstone Wibit · Valid: May 22 – August 8, 2027

    No chargeper person
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  • Pool + Wibit family season pass

    Family of up to five. Residents only, proof of residency required. Add $40 per additional person at the office.

    Municipal Pool & Grindstone Wibit · Valid: May 22 – August 8, 2027

    No chargeper household of five
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  • Annual boat permit

    Covers kayaks, canoes and paddleboards on both village lakes through December 31.

    Alto Lake & Grindstone Lake · Valid: Through December 31, 2026

    $20per vessel
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  • Grindstone seasonal parking permit

    Seasonal vehicle permit through September 7. Tiered by residency: Ruidoso residents $10, Lincoln County residents $20, New Mexico residents $30.

    Grindstone upper and lower lots · Valid: Through September 7, 2026

    $30per vehicle
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  • Annual dog park tag

    Up to three dogs per household. Rabies tag number recorded at purchase.

    Ruidoso Dog Park · Valid: Twelve months from purchase

    $30per household
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Special event permits

Events on Village property that involve any of the following require a Special Event Permit filed at least 30 days before the event:

  • Use of public streets, sidewalks, or rights-of-way
  • Traffic control or street closures
  • Vendors or food service
  • Amplified sound or music
  • Events needing Village services (police, fire, EMS)

Contact the Parks & Recreation office to file your application: parksrec@ruidoso-nm.gov · (575) 257-5030

Forms & documents

Contact the Parks & Recreation office to request any of the following:

  • Rental Rates & Activities Information
  • Participant Waiver Form
  • Lake Use Regulations
  • Cemetery Rules & Regulations
  • Special Event Permit Application
  • Mobile Food Vehicle Pre-Inspection Checklist (English & Spanish)
  • Stage Rental Agreement

parksrec@ruidoso-nm.gov · (575) 257-5030