SANTA FE, NM- After much anticipation, the transformation of the frequently visited Santa Fe County Romero Park is finally a reality. Commencing in April 2023, Santa Fe County entered into a contract with GME General Building LLC to construct a recreation expansion spanning 68 acres. This exciting project will introduce new recreational opportunities including five state-of-the-art pickle ball courts and an extensive game zone featuring gaga ball, horseshoe pits, tetherball, and a sand volleyball court.

To develop the park's allure, an outdoor picnic shelter and plaza have been constructed to accommodate large entertainment events, securing Romero Park as a hub of community engagement. In addition to this, the County installed extensive irrigation systems that will develop an ideal landscape to host “movies in the park" events all while enhancing a food truck area promising the community an even more enjoyable experience. We are excited to announce that Phase II of this groundbreaking project will reach completion on October 20, 2023, with a total investment of $2.6 million.

Dan Anderson, Projects Manager, underlines the significance of this endeavor, stating, "As one of the most popular recreational spaces in the Santa Fe area, Romero Park now offers Santa Fe residents a distinct recreational space that can continue to evolve with future design elements."

Notably, the park now possesses picturesque walking trails, welcoming neighbors to bring their pets to enjoy the lush lawn and baseball field. The original park layout, which included a spacious picnic shelter with restrooms, a basketball court, two playgrounds, and an irrigated lawn area for multifunctional use, has been enhanced beyond expectations.

The completion of this endeavor will be celebrated on Saturday, October 28th, at 11:00 am with a Ribbon Cutting hosted by Santa Fe County Public Works and Santa Fe County Commission Chair, Anna Hansen (D-2). Commission Chair Hansen enthusiastically exclaimed, “We are thrilled to inaugurate Romero Park as a regional park in District 2 that serves both City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County constituents. With the unveiling of Phase 1 in 2016 and Phase 2 in 2023, and with more exciting phases on the horizon, Romero Park stands as an exemplary testament to the profound impact of our constituents' hard-earned tax dollars.”

For additional information, please contact Santa Fe County Public Works Project Manager, Dan Anderson, at danderson@santafecountynm.gov.

For media inquiries, please contact Olivia Romo, Communications Coordinator at orromo@santafecountynm.gov

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