Community Spaces Guide
Discover the incredible parks, recreation centers, and gathering spaces right here in District 1—your guide to connecting with neighbors and creating lasting memories in our vibrant community.
Introduction
The City of El Paso is committed to enhancing the well-being of our District 1 community by fostering access to vibrant parks, recreational facilities, and gathering spaces. This initiative aims to provide residents with a clear and comprehensive guide to the spaces that shape our neighborhoods, while also seeking your valuable insights to help us prioritize future improvements. By working together, we can ensure these spaces serve the diverse needs of our community and remain a source of connection, recreation, and pride for all.
Your voice is essential in shaping the future of our district's shared spaces. Through this project, we will engage with District 1 residents to understand how our parks, recreation centers, and meeting facilities can best serve the community. Feedback from this effort will directly inform city planning and resource allocation, ensuring that our public spaces reflect the unique character, values, and priorities of those who call District 1 home.
Your Guide to District 1 Community Spaces
Parks:
- Alethea Park: Located at 801 Stockwell Ln, offering exercise equipment.
- Artcraft / Sunset Linear Trail: A paved hike-and-bike trail extending along Artcraft Rd and Borderland Rd.
- Parkhills Park: Located in the upper Westside, serving as a neighborhood focal point.
- Cimarron Park No. 2: Located in the Cimarron development, equipped with family-friendly walking paths.
- Billy Rogers Arroyo Park: A 75-acre nature preserve accessed off North Virginia Street, offering paved walkways, mountain biking, and rocky hiking trails with views of the Franklin Mountains and Downtown
Rec Centers:
Don Haskins Recreation Center
- Address: 7400 High Ridge Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
- Phone: (915) 212-0478
- Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Amenities: Large and small gym, basketball and pickleball courts, weight room, game room, computer room, dance studio, and an adjacent park.
Galatzan Recreation Center
- Address: 650 Wallenberg Dr, El Paso, TX 79912
- Phone: (915) 581-5182
- Amenities: Features a full basketball court, exercise equipment, and sits alongside a senior center and the Leo Cancellare Aquatic Center.
