Because we’re raising littles, we all know the importance of parks. And finding a good park that fits your family is a parenting necessity. Luckily for us, Albuquerque is FULL of parks ready to become your new go-to hang spot. We’ve broken it up into five different sections to make it easier to find a park near you.
How to use this guide:
Click on each of the tabs below for a park guide specific to that area of town. This will be your greatest resource for all things parks! Did we miss something? Let us know by emailing [email protected].
Team Favorite: North Domingo Baca Park
7521 Carmel Ave NE 87113
Major Cross Streets: Wyoming & Paseo Del Norte
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Rock Climbing Wall, teeter totter, slides, regular and baby swings, balance equipment, climbing equipment
Additional Features: Exercise “machines”, tennis courts, table tennis, skate park area, benches, large grassy area, racquetball area, dog park, picnic tables, walking path
Team Favorite: Wade Circle Park
1101 Wade NE 87112
Major Cross Streets: Lomas & Eubank
Shade: Tree shade
Playground Equipment: Swings, climbing equipment
Additional Features: Tucked in a neighborhood, benches, grassy area, wood chips
Academy Hills Park
9709 Layton Ave NE 87111
Major Cross Streets: Juan Tabo & Eubank
Shade: Shade structures and tree shade
Playground Equipment: Separate play area for younger kids, regular swings and baby swings, slides, bars to hang on
Additional Features: Walking trail, shaded picnic tables, sanded playground, large grassy area
Other NE Parks
Altura Park | Morningside Dr. & Hannett Ave.
Alvarado Park | Alvarado Dr. & Haines Ave.
Arroyo Del Oso Park | Osuna Rd. & Wyoming Blvd.
Aztec Park | Moon St. & Cherokee Rd.
Balloon Fiesta Park | Lift off Ln. & Baggie Drop
Barstow Park | Barstow St. & Liberty Dr.
Bataan Park | Amherst Dr. & Lomas Blvd.
Bel-Air/Miramontes Park | Phoenix Ave. & Morningside Dr.
Bianchetti Park | Granite Ave. & La Charles Dr.
Cardwell Park | Comanche Rd. & Cherokee Rd.
Chelwood Park | Nakomis Dr. & Fruit Ave.
Conchas Park | Lexington Ave. & Parsifal St.
Crestview Heights Park | Chandelle Loop & Chandelle Ct.
Cutler Park | Cutler Ave. & Pennsylvania St.
Don Juan de Onate Park | Chelwood Park Blvd. & Brentwood Hills Blvd.
Ed Leslie Park | Montgomery Ave. & Maria Dr.
El Oso Grande Park | Morris St. & Osuna Rd.
Embudo Hills Park | Monte Verde Dr. & Lomas Blvd.
Ernie Taylor Park | Pitt St. & Gutierrez Rd.
Fox Memorial Park | Marquette Ave. & Valencia Dr.
Grisham Park | Tiley Dr. & Hoyle Rd.
Heritage Hills Park | Ventura Ave. & Redmont Rd
High Desert Park | Academy Rd. & Cortaderia St.
Hoffman Park | Mesa Linda Dr. & Phoenix Ave.
Holiday Park | Comanche Rd. & Chelwood Dr.
Hyder Park | Richmond Dr. & Pershing Ave.
Inez Park | Wyoming Pl. & Wisconsin St.
Jade Park | Ray St. & San Francisco Rd.
Jeanne Bellamah Park | Summer Ave. & Tomasita St.
Jerry Cline Park | Louisiana Blvd. & Constitution Ave.
Kiva Park | Arvilla Ave. & Palomas Dr.
La Paloma Park | Moon St. & Canyon Run Rd.
La Palomita Park | La Camila Rd. & La Sala Grande
Lauren C. Boles Park | Skyview Ave. & Parkview Pl.
Liner Park | Comanche Rd. & Calle Castano
Loma del Norte Park | Burke St. & Raymond Dr.
Loma del Rey Park | Comanche Rd. & Erbbe St.
Los Altos Park | Lomas Blvd. & Eubank Blvd.
Luecking Park | Amherst Pl. & Tulane Dr.
Lynnewood Park | Nakomis Dr. & Los Arbolas Ave.
Martineztown Park | Broadway Blvd. & Hannett Ave.
Martinez-Santa Barbara Park | Roma Ave. & Edith Blvd.
Matheson Park | Lexington Ave. & Morris St.
McDuffie “Hidden” Park | Mackland Ave. & Solano Dr.
Mesa Verde Park | Marquette Ave. & Pennsylvania St
Montgomery Park | Comanche Rd. & Palomas Dr.
Netherwood Park | Princeton Rd. & Morrow Dr.
New Kimo Park | San Mateo Blvd. & Cutler Ave.
Nor Este Park | Wyoming Blvd. & Oakland Ave.
Novella Park | Prairie Rd. & Chama St.
Paseo De Estrella Park | Vista Monte Dr. & Sidewinder Dr.
Piedra Lisa Park | Menaul Blvd. & Punta De Vista Dr.
Quigley Park | San Pedro Dr. & Claremont Ave.
Quintessence Park | Quintessence Rd. & Tuolon Dr.
Rancho de Palomas Park | Palomas Park Ave. & Wyoming Blvd.
Ross Enchanted Park | Algodones St. & Phoenix Ave.
Rotary Park | Quintana Dr. & Wallace St.
Sandia Vista Park | Chico Rd. & Jane St.
Santa Barbara Park | Rosemont Ave. & Edith Blvd.
Sister Cities Park | Harper Dr. & McKinney Dr.
Snow Heights Park | Constitution Ave. & Katie St.
Snow Park | Indian School Rd. & Parsifal Dr.
Stardust Skies Park | Pennsylvania St. & Bellrose Ave.
Spruce Park | Roma Ave. & Spruce St.
Summer Hills Park | Algodones St. & Summer Ave.
Summit Park | Constitution Ave. & Bryn Mawr Dr.
Sunset Canyon Park | Calle De Carino & Larchmont Dr.
Supper Rock Park | Monte Alto Pl. & Monte Largo Dr.
Tom Bolack Urban Forest Park | Dakota St. & Zimmerman Ave.
Villela Park/Lippid Park | Monroe St. & Cherokee Rd.
Vineyard Park | Mendocino Dr. & Mendocino Ct.
Vista Del Norte Park | Vista Del Norte Dr. & Osuna Rd.
Vista Verde Park | Hannett Ave. & Hannett Pl.
Wildflower Park | San Mateo Blvd. & Modesto Ave.
Thank you to Katie Sacoman for her contribution to the NE Park Guide.
Team Favorite: Ventana Ranch Park
10000 Universe Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Major Cross Streets: Universe & Ventana Village Rd.
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: play structures for ages 2-5 & 5-12
Additional Features: Restrooms, basketball courts, tables, grassy field
Team Favorite: Columbus Park
5231 Guadalupe Trail NW 87107
Major Cross Streets: Guadalupe Trail & Griegos Rd.
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Themed play structure
Additional Features: Basketball courts, tennis courts, tables
Team Favorite: Eagle Ranch Park
9608 Benton St. NW 87114
Major Cross Streets: Eagle Ranch & Irving
Shade: Tree shade
Playground Equipment: Play structure, swings
Additional Features: Basketball courts, tennis courts, tables, walking path
Mariposa Basin Park
6401 Taylor Ranch Dr. NW 87120
Major Cross Streets: Taylor Ranch & Montano
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Toddler play area, swings, slides
Additional Features: Basketball court, baseball fields, pond, tables, grills, restrooms, bike trails, workout area
Other NW Parks
Avalon Park | 90th St. & Starboard Rd
Bellrose Park | 6th St. & Bellrose Ave.
Briar Ridge Park | Briar Ridge Ave. & Ventana Ranch Rd.
Chantilly Park | Chantilly Rd. & Arrowhead Ave.
Columbus Park | Guadalupe Trail & Douglas MacArthur Rd.
Coronado Park | Indian School Rd. & 2nd St.
Country Hills Park | Los Prados Rd. & Valle Verde Rd.
Country Meadows Park | Ventana Village Rd. & Universe Blvd.
Dulcinea Park | Don Juan Loop & Don Quixote Dr.
East Atrisco Kimbar | Miami Rd. & Sea Breeze St.
El Rancho Atrisco Park | Los Tretos St. & Ladera Rd.
Four H Park | Menaul Ave. & Prospect Ave.
Goodrich Park | Delamar Pl. & Delamar Ave.
Graves Park | Cutler Ave. & 9th St.
Grecian Park | Grecian Ave. & Callie Diez
Hunter’s Run Park | Dunbar St. & Chandler Dr.
Krogh Park | Frederick Pl. & Frederick Ct.
Las Marcadas Park II | Paseo Del Norte & Golf Course Rd.
Laurelwood Park | Teakwood Dr. & Eastwood Ave.
Lavaland Park | Coors Blvd. & Avalon Rd.
Los Duranes Park | Gabaldon Rd. & Leopoldo Rd
Los Tomases Park | Phoenix Dr. & Los Tomases Ave.
Mary Fox Park | Roma Ave. & 13th St.
Matthew Meadows Park | Mateo Prado & Matthew Ave.
Paradise Meadows Park | San Gregorio Dr. & Cedar Springs Dr.
Paradise Skies Park | Rockcliff Ct. & Sagittarius Ave.
Parkway Park | Parkland View Dr. & Tessa Dr.
Parkwest Park | Parkwest Dr. & Windward Dr.
Pat Hurley Lower Park | Yucca Dr. & La Bajada Rd.
Pinon Pointe Park | Weymouth Ave. & Woodstar Ave.
Presidio Park | Armand Rd. & 67th St.
Richland Hills Park | Richland Hills Dr. & Education Pl.
Rinconada Park | Painted Rock Dr & Bob McCannon Pkwy
Riverview Park | Golf Course Rd. & Butterfield Trail
Robinson Park | 8th St. & Central Ave.
Salida del Sol Park | Driftwood Dr. & Calle Sombra
Santa Fe Village Park | Unser Blvd. & Montano Rd.
Soldiers & Sailors Park | Central Ave. & 13th St.
Sundoro South Park | Endee Rd. & Ekarma Rd.
Terrazas Park | Terrazas Rd. & Las Ventanas Rd.
Tiguex Park | 19th St & Mountain Rd.
Tres Placitas Park | Cibola Loop & Cuba Rd.
Tuscany Park | Vecchio Dr. & Bandelier Dr.
Valley Haven Park | Headingly Ave. & Manchester Ct.
Valley Neighborhood Park | Valley Pool Rd. & San Isidro St.
Wells Park | 5th St. & Mountain Rd.
West Bluff Park | Sugarbear Ct. & Alamogordo Dr.
West Old Town | Central Ave. & New York Ave.
Thank you to Meg Cheshire for her contribution to the NW Park Guide.
Team Favorite: Manzano Mesa Park
501 Elizabeth St SE 87123
Major Cross Streets: Southern & Elizabeth
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Large play area, Toddler equipment, swings
Additional Features: Pickleball Courts, Community Center with Splashpad, Soccer Goals, Baseball Fields, tables
Team Favorite: South San Jose Park
400 San Jose Ave SE 87102
Major Cross Streets: Broadway & San Jose
Shade: Tree shade, shaded structures
Playground Equipment: Two play areas, Swings
Additional Features: Basketball court, community center, tables
USS Bullhead Memorial Park
2621 Ridgecrest Dr. SE 87108
Major Cross Streets: San Pedro & Gibson
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Two play areas, swings
Additional Features: Dog park, baseball fields, soccer goals, field goal posts, bathroom & port-o-potties, tables
Other SE Parks
Beyer Park | Carlisle Blvd. & Parkland Cir.
Burton Park | Carlisle Blvd. & San Rafael Ave.
Dennis Chavez Park | Kathryn Ave. & High St.
East San Jose Park | William St & Abilene Ave.
Eunice Kalloch Park | Ridgecrest Cir. & Quincy St.
Four Hills Park | Running Water Cir. & Stagecoach Rd.
Guadalupe Park | Cromwell Ave. & John St.
Highland Park | Elm St. & Gold Ave.
Jack and Jill Park | San Pedro Dr. & Bell Ave.
Kirtland Park | San Jose Ave. & University Blvd.
Lassatter Park | Dakota St. & Lovelace Rd.
Morningside Park | Lead Ave. & Aliso Dr.
Phil Chacon Park | Southern Ave. & Pennsylvania Ave.
Ridgecrest Park | Ridgecrest Dr. & Sierra Dr.
Roosevelt Park | Coal Ave. & Spruce St.
Ross Park | Ross Pl. & Crest Ave.
Singing Arrow Park | Singing Arrow Ave.
South Broadway Park | Broadway Blvd. & Lewis Ave.
Sunport Park | Clark Carr Rd. & University Blvd.
Trumbull Park | Dallas St. & Trumbull Ave
Trumbull Children’s Park | Utah St. & Trumbull Ave.
Vail Park | Washington St. & Eastern Ave
Team Favorite: Kit Carson Park
1744 Kit Carson Ave SW 87104
Major Cross Streets: Tingley & Alcalde
Shade: Tree shade
Playground Equipment: Swings
Additional Features: Big grassy area, tables
Team Favorite: Alamosa Park
6900 Gonzales Rd. SW 87121
Major Cross Streets: Coors & Bridge
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Toddler play area, swings
Additional Features: Basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer goals, skate park, tables
Desert Springs Park
7627 Blue Avena Ave. SW 87121
Major Cross Streets: Unser & Arenal
Shade: Tree shade, shade structure
Playground Equipment: Swings, Toddler area
Additional Features: Basketball courts, tables, walking path
Other SW Parks
Anderson Meadows Park | Rio San Diego Pl. & Rio Largo Dr.
Barelas Park | 2nd St. & Avenida Cesar Chavez
Carlos Rey Park | Delgado Drive & Benavides Rd.
Eddie Garcia Park | Cromwell Ave. & 8th St.
Eldorado Park | Eucariz Ave. & 90th St.
Forest Park | 16th St. & San Cristobal Rd.
Hazeldine Park | Hazeldine Ave. & 3rd St.
Monastery Gardens Park | Sunset Pl. & Sunset Rd.
Oxnard Park | Park Ave. & 16th St.
Sunrise Terrace Park | Paso Fino Pl. & 102nd St.
Tapia Meadows Park | Goff Blvd. & Lundy Ln.
Tingley Park | Tingley Drive & Central Ave.
Triangle Park | Iron Ave. & Kit Carson Ave.
Valley Gardens Park | Apple Valley Ave & Valley Park Dr.
Vista Nueva Park | Unser Blvd. & Kimela
Westgate Community Park | Desert Range Drive & Cartagena Ave
Team Favorite: A Park Above
2441 Westside Ct. SE RR 87124
Major Cross Streets: Golf Course & Westside
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: All inclusive equipment, swings, wheelchair swings, musical instruments
Additional Features: Basketball courts, four tables, splash pad, trails, amphitheater, Bocce court, dog park, exercise equipment
Team Favorite: Havasu Park
3535 Havasu Falls St. NE RR 87144
Major Cross Streets: Unser & King
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Toddler play area, slides
Additional Features: Basketball courts, grills, two tables, drinking fountain, walking path
Mountain View Park
6441 Grayson Hills Drive NE RR
Major Cross Streets: Santa Fe Hills & Highway 550
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Swings, climbing structure
Additional Features: Grills, Skate park, trails, tables, 20 acres
Other RR Parks
Alpine Xeric Park | Riverview Dr. & Alpine Cir.
Ann Park | Ann Cir. & 32nd Cir.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Park | Cherry Rd. & 17th Ave.
Cabezon Park | Western Hills Dr. & Cabezon Blvd.
Canyon Park | 17th Ave & Blueberry Dr
Cielo Grande Park | Pembrooke Ave & Box Lake Dr
Cielo Vista Park | Baltic Ave & Pecos Loop
Clayton Meadows Park | Clayton Meadows Dr & Chama Meadows Dr
Clearview Park | 21st Ave & Golf Course Rd
Enchanted Hills Park | Paseo del Vulcan & Enchanted Hills Blvd
High Range Park | 18th Ave & 40th St
King Meadows Park | 90th St. & Starboard Rd
Leon Grande Park | Leon Grande Ave & Antigua Rd
Loma Colorado Park | Loma Colorado Dr & Terraza Blvd
Los Milagros Park | Colorado Mountain Rd & Deer Trail Loop
Los Montoyas Park | Walter Rd & Cam De Los Montoyas
Nicklaus Park | Lariat Rd & Nicklaus Dr
North Hills Park | 19th Ave & Strawberry Dr
Olympus Park | Laser Rd & Quantum Rd
Rainbow Park | El Morro Dr & Pecos Loop
Rio Vista Park | Blackhawk River Dr & Riverside Dr
Roadrunner Park | Dolores Hildalgo Dr & Palamas Altas Dr
Sabana Heights Park | Benjamin Dr & Bursum Lane
Sierra Norte II Park | Penasco Rd & Questa Rd
Snead Park | Snead Loop & Rough Ct
Star Heights Park | Polaris Blvd & Domain Loop
Sugar Park | Sugar Rd & Bali Rd
Trailhead Park | Corrales Rd & Grey Hawk Dr
Veja Baja Park | Veja Baja Dr & Santa Elena Rd
Veterans Monument Park | Pinetree Rd & Oakmount Dr
Vista Grande Park | Husky Dr & Skylar Dr
Vista Hills Park | Rockaway Blvd & Nickel Dr
Vista Sandia Park | Parkside Rd & Maricopa Dr