Green Meadow Park is located on the northwest side of Hobbs, NM…read more It features a large human-made pond with a walking path upon its perimeter. I brought my daughters here for their first time on 8/27/2022. It was my first time visiting the City-maintained park in over ten years. While it has some new-to-me features, I think that in the coming years there could be some major improvements. There was ample parking. On a sidenote, when we were there, two large dogs were not on leashes playing fetch with their owners. My dog is no longer around, so I often walk my brother's pitbull and want to start walking my other brother's German Shepherd... good dog owners know where I'm going with this. Just be careful when going to any park with your dog in this town. The "let's all win, toss it in the bin" campaign certainly seems to help keep waste off the ground. Here, it's printed on large signs with trash cans spread throughout the park. Much appreciated! Now if we could just get all of the morons to stop throwing trash out their car windows... TIP + The Hobbs Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at Green Meadows Park.

This us a very nice clean park to take your family. New playground equipment , large pond with…read moreducks and geese. You can also fish there. Clean restrooms which is a plus!

Clovery Park is a tiny park with a toddler playground in Hobbs, NM…read more I don't know why Yelp hasn't put the address for this business page that I added, but it's technically at 1300 W Central Ave. So let me explain its existence as it is in a nice neighborhood, but doesn't stand out really well: It's inside a triangle of streets: Central Ave, W Copper Ave, and W Cochiti Ave. The grass is super green. There was a couple of trash cans and a bench. A picnic table. A small sidewalk area. Ample street parking. Some shade trees. It seems well-maintained. Life is good. Better with parks. For more info, go to the City of Hobbs website: https://www.hobbsnm.org

While City Park in Hobbs, NM, isn't the largest, it's one of the best overall…read more Located within a neighborhood and behind the newest elementary school, Murray, this park has several amenities: + Restrooms + BBQ grills + pavilions + lights + walking path + playground equipment + tennis courts (with no nets as of 9/2/2022) + splash pad + & shaded basketball courts! There is free parking on the north & south ends as well as street parking. I remember what this park looked like when I was in high school. It has seen a major improvement over the years. The landscaping & shade trees look beautiful & healthy.

Yours truly recently acquired the role of "soccer mom" for the first time ever (3/4/2023)…read more In turn, Jefferson Park became our practice field because 1) it's a free public space & 2) hardly anyone goes here! In Jefferson's defense, it is on the south side of town - meaning it's too far for most Hobbsans to consider - plus it's tucked away in a lesser known area. I used to teach at the elementary nearby over 10 years ago... I don't recall any of this being within short walking distance of the school: + basketball courts + bbq grills + lights + pavilions + picnic tables + playground + restrooms + sand volleyball courts + soccer goals + youth baseball fields (still referred to as Bensing Park) + & a .80-mile walking path I give this city park 4 stars because while it has great amenities, it is not at all debris-free nor is it in a particularly nice neighborhood.

*** Updated review ***…read more Today is February 7, 2023. For months, I've been documenting the lack of care that Del Norte Park has been getting. The photos I've collected of the same stuff over and over again is pathetic. Needless to say, this place could use a lot more maintenance and attention than it has been getting. There are several solutions to these problems. It is my observance that no one from the City of Hobbs is taking initiative. Sure, they empty the multiple regular tan-colored bins that they have. Sometimes they pick up trash. Sometimes they fill holes that the prairie dogs have created. But there's a lot more to be done. Does the city think people don't use the parks during the winter? I do. Five days a week at this one, at least. The weather was warm the past two days. Today it is cold again. If there's anything parents should have learned through the pandemic, it's that their kids need to be OUTSIDE more. Why would I bring my kids and their cousins here if it is unkempt and trashy? Since September, tire rubber has not been swept off the sidewalk (most likely a**hole kids with their mommy & daddy's money doing burnouts). Since October, the dog waste bins have not been emptied. Since forever, drinking in the parking lots has been rampant. (Legitmate question: WHY do folks, i.e. most likely underaged users, drink from glass bottles then smash them everywhere? Maybe more trash cans need to be set up there???) I guess there are other priorities for law enforcement to enforce, however, the broken glass everywhere (not exaggerating as it has been getting worse and worse since December 2022) should be swept up every week. They haven't been. I have to navigate my brother's dog around the sidewalk in hopes that she doesn't get any pieces stuck in her paws. An assumed drug addict was digging in the red bricks one day... Then the next day the bricks were moved around. For weeks after that incident, the dog sniffed the area where this person was digging and carving away. How about, oh I don't know, re-mortar them? Golly this is neverending... Alas, I go here almost everyday. I have a house in the city limits. It's so frustrating to see a lack of pride not to mention virtually no security. Nowadays, most parks have cameras and security driving around. This one hardly any cameras. Never seen security here in my life. But what good would they do if no one follows through with efficiency? Whenever the temperature is less than 50°F, the city workers are often seen just sitting in their trucks with the engine running. "Well, you don't know what they're doing." Right. Well, I also know what they're not doing with a "City of Hobbs" emblem on the side of their white pickups. Trash in the trees and all over the ground. Invent some easy-to-use wind proof trash bins already! The surrounding neighborhoods are not appeasing. They are downright unsightly. Does that mean the park doesn't need care? No. I've seen many loose dogs here. Had to re-route my path because I don't want any of them to f*** with my brother's pitbull (or as former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland prefers to call the breed, "bulldog"). We walk here because it's safer than walking the streets. Reference in point: "Two people, dog killed in hit-and-run" from front page of Hobbs News-Sun (2/7/2023). This has been happening frequently in Hobbs. Moreover, this incident happened a couple of blocks from this park albeit in an unlit area after sunset. Still, the dude was caught and later said he thought they were a dog or a deer. The dog was, in fact, a pitbull. With such distracted drivers, I was hoping Del Norte could be a sanctuary away from the insanity. Not particularly so, but the potential is still there. My tax money helps pay for the maintenance and security of this park. There are no good excuses in this whole scenario. Please give residents reasons to RAVE about Del Norte instead of this nonsense.

Washington Park is not quite like it used to be when I was younger…read more There has been a major improvement since the 1990s. Still, it's no secret it's in a middle to lower income area. Folks all over town always joke about the south side of town. This amuses me in a number of ways, but I digress... The park is equipped with the following: - Baseball fields - Basketball courts - BBQ grill - Benches - Concrete paths (i mention this for the little ones on their bikes & scooters) - Lights - Little library - Pavilions - Picnic tables - Playground - Restrooms - Shade trees - Soccer field w/bleachers - Softball fields - Swing sets - Volleyball courts (sand) Also visible and a short walk away is Washington Heights Park. It has a splash pad, a smaller playground and picnic tables. Took off a star because of shattered glass near the playground plus there was a group of kids racing across the grass on 4-wheelers & go-karts.

Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL, author, and all-around bad ass - said this back in May 2022, "My…read more[16-year-old] daughter and I will be going to Normandy for the D-Day events and commemorations there." By no means does the Hobbs Veterans Memorial Park possess anywhere near the past and signifance that Normandy does. Still, I walked with one of my young daughters there recently (3/22/2023) to discuss the reason behind veteran memorials and the impact that history has had on us Americans. She is currently 8-years-old & seemed to have grasped these stories very quickly. In Lea County alone, there are "over 8,000 veterans." There are a few in my family. Our neighbors. Our friends. So I think it's important that my children understand freedom comes with a heavy price. Every parent should explain this to their family even if they don't agree with or like the past. In order for us to not repeat the bad events, we have to examine history. We have to be prepared at all times. Moving onto this particular site... There is a small parking lot at no charge. Features of this memorial include: + a large brick sign + flags of America (fly, baby fly!), New Mexico, and POW MIA in addition to all of the United States Armed Forces + F-105 fighter jet used during the Vietnam War + military chopper (I couldn't find any info on its history) + markers honoring each branch of the military & several wars in which the U.S. was involved + 2 placques "in appreciation to the men & women" who served on the Hobbs Army Air Field - which is approximately where the memorial sits today There are a number of individuals to express my gratitude for this, but for now I will say thank you, District 5 City Commissioner and United States Army Veteran Dwayne Penick, for your vision and for helping this dream come true. Thank you Hobbs native and former U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce for locating the jet which was apparently "delivered at no cost to the city." Also, thanks to Wilbanks Trucking Inc. for transporting and setting up the jet on display. SOURCES https://www.leacountytribune.com/2022/05/31/hobbs-veterans-memorial-park/ https://www.leacountytribune.com/2021/04/16/veterans-memorial-park-approved/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1083&v=1qQuPYKE9oQ&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fpermianproud.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title

Charlie Brown Park is located on the south side of town in Hobbs, NM…read more There is nothing "Peanuts" character about the park. Lol. I had to say it. CONS - Look, it's a decent park. Even free of trash debris when I visited, but - like most parks in Hobbs - the surrounding neighborhood is not particularly nice. - No parking lot lines. - No dog waste bags available (at least I never saw them on 5.20.2025) PROS + Basketball court + Bbq grills + Benches + Lights + Pavilions + Picnic tables + Playground + Walking path (concrete, but not long) Please pack it in, pack it.

The MLK Soccerplex is the premier outdoor soccer complex in Hobbs, NM…read more It's located on the south side of town on the Eunice Highway. The parking can get chaotic because the spots are crowded in some areas. Plus many folks don't take the time to park between the lines. The lanes are also tight. Once on the field, the soccer fields are not marked. So when the soccer league gives you a map, make sure to screenshot it and save it to your smart phone. The fields this year (March/April 2023) could use a bit of deweeding and more grass care. Field H where my daughter plays is fairly uneven & bumpy. Additionally, if it ever rains here, the fields will surely flood as all 8 soccer fields are in this giant pit-like situation. While there are bleachers, they are a bit on the small side. I suggest bringing foldout chairs. There is also the following: + restrooms + BBQ Grill + pavillions + lights + picnic tables + and a concrete walking trail.

Heizer Park in Hobbs, NM is about the same as it has ever been…read more The city park is located on the southernmost side of town in a somewhat dilapidated neighborhood. There are a few newer additions which is great. Here's what Heizer offers: + basketball courts + baseball field (it's a bit rundown but at least there's a backstop) + BBQ pits + gazebos + playgrounds (one for smaller kids & one for bigger kids) + picnic tables + public restrooms + swings (including one for babies) It's also supposedly dog-friendly, however, I didn't see any dog waste receptacles. The park is decent, no frills, missing artwork & aesthetics, and has some graffiti. On 2/12/2024, though, it was debris-free which is an improvement to how it has been since I was in high school over 20 years ago. The biggest bummer was the decision to close down the nearby Heizer Pool last year. My friends & I had memories there. That's what kids do - make memories for adulthood. Bring back Heizer Pool so the future generations can experience the hot summer sun & dunk our brothers' heads in the water like we did! (No siblings were seriously hurt as a result of said actions.)