University Park, New Mexico
University Park is a community of 2,782 people in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Why visit University Park
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Doña Ana Community College, New Mexico State University, Alameda-Depot Historic District and Fort Fillmore.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in University Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About University Park
University Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, University Park had a population of 3,007. It is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article University Park, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Doña Ana Community College
School · 0.5 mi
Community college in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, U.S.
New Mexico State University
School · 0.4 mi
University in the United States
Museums and landmarks21
Alameda-Depot Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Fort Fillmore
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Fort in New Mexico
Foster Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building on the campus of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Green Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Road bridge in New Mexico, United States
Hadley-Ludwick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Mesilla Park Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
School building in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Mesilla Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Mesilla Plaza
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Plaza in Mesilla
Nason House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Formerly the University President's House at New Mexico State University
Nestor Armijo House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Rio Grande Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Movie theater in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Barela-Reynolds House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes36
Mix Express
Restaurant · Asian · 0.8 mi
1001 East University Avenue
Su 12:00-18:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
2205 Missouri Avenue, Las Cruces
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
DG's Deli
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.7 mi
1305 East University Avenue
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00
Pastaggio's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza, Soup, Salad, Noodle · 1.4 mi
3000 Harrelson Street, Las Cruces
Santa Fe Grill Catering Co.
Restaurant · Burger, Mexican, Fries · 1.1 mi
1925 South Main Street, Las Cruces
Bravo's Cafe
Cafe · Mexican · 1.2 mi
3205 South Main Street, Las Cruces
Tu-Su 07:30-02:30
24 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship22
Phillips Chapel CME Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Christian Challenge - NMSU
Church · Southern Baptist · 0.7 mi
1313 East University Avenue, Las Cruces
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine and Parish
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
3600 Paroquia Street, Las Cruces
Saint Albert the Great Newman Center
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
2615 South Solano Drive, Las Cruces
Shopping9
Campus Bookstore - New Mexico
Shop · 0.7 mi
1713 East University Avenue, Las Cruces
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
School · 0.4 mi
3600 Arrowhead Drive, Las Cruces
Healthcare2
Planned Parenthood - Las Cruces Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
2525 South Telshor Boulevard, Las Cruces
Map of University Park
164 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 30°F | 0.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 34°F | 0.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 39°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 46°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 87°F | 54°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 96°F | 64°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 69°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 68°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 61°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 37°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 30°F | 0.6 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for State Univ Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Doña Ana County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2006-08-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Las Cruces 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Mesilla 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- San Ysidro 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Radium Springs 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Anthony 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- La Union 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Chaparral 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Santa Teresa 28 mi south, about 46 min by car
- Sunland Park 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- El Paso 35 mi southeast, about 56 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- New Mexico State University sundial, AllenS, Public domain
- Frank O'Brien Papen Community Center NE side center 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Historic Green Bridge Las Cruces New Mexico, AllenS, Public domain
- Hadley-Ludwick House Las Cruces New Mexico, AllenS, Public domain
- Rio Grande Theatre Las Cruces New Mexico, AllenS, Public domain
- Phillips Chapel CME Church Las Cruces New Mexico, AllenS, Public domain
- MesillaPlaza, James W. Rosenthal, Public domain
- Las Cruces New Mexico Railroad Museum, AllenS, Public domain
- Foster Hall New Mexico State University Las Cruces, AllenS, Public domain
- New Mexico State University Nason House, AllenS, Public domain
- Nestor Armijo House Las Cruces New Mexico, AllenS, Public domain
- Barela-Reynolds House Mesilla New Mexico, AllenS, Public domain
- New Mexico State University Goddard Hall, AllenS, Public domain
- DACC East Mesa campus, Mac2678, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Las Cruces - Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary - 1, This illustration was made by Peter Potrowl . Please credit this with : © Peter Potrowl in the immediate vicinity of the image. A link to my website sitemai.eu would be much appreciated but isn't..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Albino Church Mesilla, Original uploader was Camerafiend at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Astragalus nuttallianus 32341162, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Astragalus nuttallianus 32341170, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- NMSU Aggie Memorial Stadium, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Aggie Memorial Stadium field, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264465, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264711, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264449, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264726, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264589, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264421, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264698, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264543, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264614, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264684, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264406, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264434, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Monarda humilis 39264472, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Foster Hall NMSU, Jerri Wells, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Organ Mountains Las Cruces NM, SteveStrummer, CC0
- Sisymbrium irio 13968468, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Hymenopappus flavescens habit, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Hymenopappus flavescens involucres, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Hymenopappus flavescens flowers 2, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
- Hymenopappus flavescens leaves, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
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