The City of Española's Parks Department strives for continuous improvement in the quality and safety of the Parks infrastructure through reliable and consistent maintenance, design, development, and enhancement of facilities and aesthetics of parks, public grounds, as well as the open spaces within the City of Española.

Parks duties include turf management, mowing and trimming, tree and shrub pruning, maintenance of irrigation systems, playgrounds, athletic fields, concession stands, tennis and basketball courts, trash collection, interments, manure removal, and snow removal.

They also plan, design and develop and install new park facilities as well as renovate, overhaul and repair existing facilities. The goal of the Parks Department is to promote health and prolong years for Senior Citizens, adults and the youth of the City of Española.