Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, State park in Doña Ana County, United States.
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park covers about 305 acres (123 ha) of riverside forest and restored wetlands along the Rio Grande, just west of Mesilla near Las Cruces, at an elevation of 3,900 feet. The bosque, a cottonwood-lined river woodland, draws migratory birds and is used for birdwatching, walking and bicycling.
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park is a New Mexico state park near Las Cruces and just west of Mesilla, protecting a riverside forest, or bosque, along the Rio Grande. The park covers about 305 acres at an elevation of 3,900 feet and consists of river woodlands and restored wetlands. A Friends group supports its restoration, recreation and education missions.
This place holds meaning for the community as a protected example of how the Rio Grande's natural edge can be preserved. Local organizations use the trails and grounds to teach visitors about the plants and animals that depend on riverside forests.
The trails are accessible during daylight hours and easy to walk, with information available at the entrance to help you navigate. There is parking for visitors and the center provides shelter if weather turns.
The park covers about 305 acres at 3,900 feet elevation and is a day-use area where camping is not allowed. A volunteer group, the Friends of Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, supports its restoration, recreation and education work.
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