Parks & Recreation
Parks and Recreation Overview
The City of Belen Department of Parks and Recreation promotes a healthy quality of life for residents of Belen and Valencia count. We collaborate with other organizations to provide new, fun, safe, and organized programs and events for all ages.
These services and programs strengthen the mental, emotional and physical health of our residents. The Parks and Recreation staff works with five goals in mind: Promote, Coordinate, Facilitate, Provide, and Serve.
Latest News & Events
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Labor Day Closure
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National Night Out: Tuesday, August 6th
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We’re Hiring: Recreation Tech – Part-time
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Learn About Belen's Many Parks
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Weight Room
The weight room consists of a variety of cardio vascular, universal and free weight equipment.
- Patrons must be over the age of 15.
- Children are not allowed in the weight room area.
- IDs required for student and seniors age 55 and up for student and senior discounts.
Membership Fees
Monthly Membership: $25
10-day Punchcard: $35
Students and Senior Discounts
Monthly Membership: $20
10-day Punchcard: $25
**Students are ages 15 - 17 and they must have a parental release that can be filled out at the Belen Community Center
Walking Track
The Belen Community Center has a walking track. It's FREE but donations are welcomed!
16 times around the track = 1 mile
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Location
305 Eagle Lane
Belen, NM 87002
Contact
(505) 966-2700
Hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm
Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, 8am to 12pm
Hours are subject to change due to special events or facility rentals.
Additional Contact Information
Gregory Coon, Director
Email Gregory
Jason Forthman, Parks Supervisor
Email Jason
Martha Bucknam, Recreation Specialist
Email Martha
Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Belen Community Center? Click here for more information on ways to get involved!
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Forms
Organizations
All centers host registration, meetings, and classroom instruction for the following organizations:
- AYSO
- Belen Little League
- Belen Junior Wrestling
- Boy and Girl Scouts
- LLCP/Belen Partnership
- New Mexico Quilters Association
- Wood Carvers
- Young American Football League
- Youth Development Inc.