CSD is looking at the use of two tennis courts, one handball wall, and two playlots within Los Alamos County to see if they are the best facility use for the community. We are collecting survey responses for each location during the month of September. Each survey provides a shot description of the facility and a picture.
According to the National Park and Recreation Association Performance Review which was benchmarked during the development of the Integrated Master Plan, for similar community populations Los Alamos County has an excess of 11 courts and 14 playgrounds. The North Mesa Courts are scheduled for demolition and rebuild in the summer of 2024.
Nina Marsh Tennis Courts:
The Nina Marsh Tennis Court is a single court located on 36th Street nestled off the road between two residential homes. The court has a small parking lot. The area behind and Northwest of the court is an open space with local trails. Current users of the court could play at Urban Park 0.7 miles away, North Mesa 2.36 miles away, or Barranca Mesa 2.11 miles away.
Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6XTX53N
Orange Street Playlot:
The Orange Street Playlot is located at 2601 Orange Street, which is a dead-end street with limited on-street parking. In order, to access the playground, you must walk down a sidewalk between two private residences. The playground is hidden behind the homes. The play area is limited due to the terrain and is difficult to access for maintenance staff. Playgrounds are nearby at Ridgway Park 0.5 miles away, Urban Park 1.1 miles away, or Community Park 0.42 miles away.
Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6FVLSHR
Canyon Road Tennis Courts:
The Canyon Road Tennis Courts and Handball Court are located on Canyon Road. This is a two-court tennis unit and a single court with a handball wall. The park has a small parking lot onsite. This park is next to a set of apartments on the west side and residential to the South.
The future Urban Trail will weave through this park which is expected to change the use of the park as a trailhead and connector through downtown to the Canyon Rim Trail. This park will also be a desired space for a proposed development across the street. The nearest handball court is at Urban Park 1.34 miles away. The nearest tennis Courts are at Western Area Park 1.1 miles away or Urban Park 1.35 miles away. Pickleball courts are located at Myrtle Street which is 0.36 miles away.
Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RBDSQZ9
Canyon Road Handball Court:
The Canyon Road Tennis Courts and Handball Court are located on Canyon Road. This is a two-court tennis unit and a single court with a handball wall. The park has a small parking lot onsite. This park is next to a set of apartments on the west side and residential to the South.
The future Urban Trail will weave through this park which is expected to change the use of the park as a trailhead and connector through downtown to the Canyon Rim Trail. This park will also be a desired space for a proposed development across the street. The nearest handball court is at Urban Park 1.34 miles away. The nearest tennis Courts are at Western Area Park 1.1 miles away or Urban Park 1.35 miles away. Pickleball courts are located at Myrtle Street which is 0.36 miles away.
Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RH2KH7P
Loma Linda Playground:
The Loma Linda Park Playground is located at 201 North Mesa Road. This is a small multi-amenity playground with no formal access or parking. The playground is largely in an undeveloped area with the Loma Linda Subdivision to the south. The playground is not accessible to those with disabilities. A playground exists with parking, restrooms, and other amenities 0.3 of a mile away at North Mesa Picnic Grounds. Los Alamos County plans to update the playground at the North Mesa Picnic grounds to be accessible for those with disabilities and appropriate for all age groups. Other playgrounds nearby are North Mesa 1.2 miles away and San Ildefonso (Dinosaur Park) at the corner of San Ildefonso and Barranca Road.
Survey link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RBNV6MP