Municipal Recreation Sports Complex

The Municipal Recreation Sports Complex (MRC) offers something for everyone, including:

• Six Softball Fields (four under lights)
• Five Soccer Fields surrounded by a walking trail
• Two Rugby Fields
• Two Flag Football Fields
• One BMX Track that includes on-site bleachers, designed to meet the requirements for hosting American Bicycle Association events.
• 5K Walk/Run Courses (Available by Permit Only)
• One Youth Playground
• Two Concession Stands (Located at the Softball Complex and Rugby Fields)

To reserve a park or sports field for a special event, sports game, or league use, visit the Reserve a Park or Sports Field page and complete the request form below at least 30 to 60 days before your proposed event. Once submitted, a Marketing and Special Events Coordinator will follow up to assist you.

A permit is required to reserve a city park for family gatherings, parties, classes, group activities, or other special events with 50 or more attendees. Groups with fewer than 50 attendees do not need a permit; however, permit holders receive priority use of the space.  To obtain a permit, organizations must submit:

• A completed permit request form
• Proof of a $2,000,000 liability insurance certificate with a $4,000,000 aggregate with the City of Santa Fe listed as the additional insured and certificate holder.
• A team roster (Required for Sports Leagues)
• A physically signed copy (electronic signatures not accepted) of the Patron Code of Conduct and the Disciplinary and Enforcement Framework.
• A check payment in the amount issued by the City of Santa Fe.

Yes. A $2,000,000 liability insurance certificate with a $4,000,000 aggregate is required for all sports leagues and special events.

The certificate must include:

• The City of Santa Fe listed as the additional insured and certificate holder for the date of the event
• The event name and date
• The location listed as: “All City of Santa Fe Parks”
• The description of operations section must include the event details
• Both the endorsement page and ACORD certificate must be submitted

Yes. All individuals and groups with over 50 attendees using City of Santa Fe parks, sports fields, or recreational facilities under a permit are required to review and sign the City’s Patron Code of Conduct.

The code of conduct outlines expectations for behavior and helps ensure a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for all users.

It includes:

• Prohibited conduct and items
• Guidelines for respectful use of public spaces
• Enforcement procedures and consequences for violations

Adult leagues are subject to the following permit fees and requirements:

• $25 permit fee (per team, per season)
• $25 per player (per season)
  • Fees are based on the number of players required to field a team
  • Additional fees apply for alternates
• $300 administration fee for ordinance enforcement
  • Covers administrative time, field adjustments, lighting, and general maintenance
• $2,000,000 liability insurance certificate with a $4,000,000 aggregate is required for all sports leagues and special events
  • The City of Santa Fe must be listed as the additional insured and certificate holder
  • The event name and date must appear in the certificate’s description
  • Both the endorsement page and ACORD certificate must be submitted
• Team rosters must be submitted for all league participants, including alternates

Youth leagues and high school sporting events are subject to the following permit fees and requirements:

• $100 permit fee (per season, per sport, or recreational activity)
  • For full details, contact the MRC Business Manager
• $2,000,000 liability insurance certificate with a $4,000,000 aggregate is required for all sports leagues and special events
  • The City of Santa Fe must be listed as the additional insured and certificate holder
  • The event name and date must appear in the certificate’s description
  • Both the endorsement page and ACORD certificate must be submitted
• Leagues or organizations must provide field lining paint for games
  • A minimum of three 5-gallon buckets of paint per field is required

Sports tournaments are subject to the following permit fees and requirements. A minimum of 60 days’ notice is required for all tournament requests (no exceptions).

• $25 permit fee (per tournament)
• $100 administrative fee per day for ordinance enforcement
  • Covers administrative time, field adjustments, lighting, and general maintenance
• $25 per team
• $2,000,000 liability insurance certificate with a $4,000,000 aggregate is required for all sports leagues and special events
  • The City of Santa Fe must be listed as the additional insured and certificate holder
  • The event name and date must appear in the certificate’s description
  • Both the endorsement page and ACORD certificate must be submitted
• Participating teams and rosters must be submitted for sports tournaments, including alternates

To ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all visitors, the following rules apply at the Municipal Recreation Complex (MRC):

• Parking is only permitted in designated areas. Violators may be ticketed or towed.
• Firearms, drugs, and alcohol are strictly prohibited on City premises, including all areas of the MRC.
  • Santa Fe City Code #4-2.2 It is unlawful for any person to drink or consume alcoholic liquors or for any person who is the owner, proprietor, operator, or agent of the owner, proprietor, or operator to sell, serve, furnish or permit the drinking or consumption of alcoholic liquors in any public place or any public or private club, whether operated for profit or not, except in this establishment having a license to dispense alcoholic liquors.
• ATVs, golf carts, and motorized scooters are prohibited throughout the MRC, including the BMX Track.
• All pets must be kept on a leash, and owners are required to clean up and properly dispose of pet waste.

The Municipal Recreation Complex (MRC) is the result of over fifteen years of dedicated planning, design, and development to create a multi-purpose recreational facility for the residents of Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, and the many visitors who come to enjoy the area’s outdoor offerings. It stands as a testament to the vision and perseverance of citizen volunteers, City and County staff, and elected officials who believed in the project and worked tirelessly to make it a reality.

In 1987, the Santa Fe City Council passed a resolution to jointly apply with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for a lease of federal land. The City filed its application in 1988 for recreational and public use, and by 1990, a selection and feasibility task force was formed. The City then approved contracts to evaluate water access, demographics, and site feasibility.

After reviewing multiple sites, the BLM location was selected as the preferred option, and a lease agreement was finalized. In 1994, design and project administration contracts were awarded, and by 1996, the first bond series was issued to begin construction.

Initial construction was completed in 1997. A second bond series followed in 1998, supporting the final development of the complex. That same year, the MRC officially opened to the public—offering sports fields, a golf course, and expanded amenities that continue to serve the Santa Fe community today.