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 amazing parks ready to become your new go-to hang spot.
These are ABQ Mom team members’ favorite parks in Albuquerque. They’re parks worth driving too, plus everything you need to know to have a great time while you play.
***Need an idea for free summer fun? Park hopping is one of my favorite free summer activities. Scroll to the bottom of this post for a bingo card featuring our favorite parks around Albuquerque. Can you get a bingo this summer?***
We’ve broken this guide into five different parts of town to make it easier to find a park near you.
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Northeast Albuquerque Parks
North Domingo Baca Park
Address: 7521 Carmel Ave NE 87113
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, splash pad
Restrooms: Yes! By the tennis courts and the skate park
Wade Circle Park
Address: 1101 Wade NE 87112
Shade: Tree shade
Playground Equipment: Swings, climbing equipment
Additional Features: Tucked in a neighborhood, benches, grassy area, wood chips
Restrooms: No
Academy Hills Park
Address: 9709 Layton Ave NE 87111
Shade: Shade structures and tree shade
Playground Equipment: Zip line, separate play area for younger kids, regular swings and one baby swing, slides, tire swing
Additional Features: Walking trail, shaded picnic tables, sanded playground, large grassy area
Restrooms: No
Daniel Webster Memorial Park
Address: 9001 Copper Ave NE, 87123
Shade: Shade structures over inclusive playground and picnic tables
Playground Equipment: Ninja course for adults/teens/tweens, inclusive playground with large ramps, slides
Additional Features: The City is working on the next phase of updating the park, including adding two basketball courts (one standard and the other for inclusive/wheelchair use), dog area, nature-based play zone and “tot lot”
Restrooms: No
Northwest Albuquerque Parks
Ventana Ranch Park
Address: 10000 Universe Blvd NW, 87114
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Play structures for ages 2-5 & 5-12
Additional Features: Basketball courts, tables, grassy field
Restrooms: Yes
Columbus Park
Address: 5231 Guadalupe Trail NW 87107
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Themed play structure
Additional Features: Basketball courts, tennis courts, tables
Restrooms: No
Eagle Ranch Park
Address: 3500 Congress Ave NW, 87114
Shade: Tree shade
Playground Equipment: Play structure, swings
Additional Features: Basketball courts, tennis courts, tables, walking path
Restrooms: No
Mariposa Basin Park
Address: 6401 Taylor Ranch Dr NW 87120
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Toddler play area, swings, slides
Additional Features: Basketball court, baseball fields, pond, tables, grills, bike trails, workout area
Restrooms: Yes
Southeast Albuquerque Parks
Singing Arrow Park
Address: Near 12928 Piru Blvd SE, 87123
Shade: Tree shade
Playground equipment: Amazing climbing ropes and hammocks, extra-wide slide, climbing wall, small play area for tots, accessible swings, baby swings
Additional features: Gorgeous mountain views and large grass area
Restrooms: No, but the Singing Arrow Community Center is next to the park
Morningside Park
Address: 3901 Lead Ave SE, 87108
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground equipment: Giant slide, zip line, spinner with seats, obstacle-course-like climbing area
Additional features: Beautiful butterfly shade cover, grass field
Restrooms: No
Phil Chacon Park
Address: 7600 Southern Ave SE, 87108
Shade: Large canopy over one of the play areas, shaded patio
Playground equipment: Two climbing structures (one shaped like a dragon!), swings, spinner, climbing walls, multiple slides, monkey bars
Additional features: Bike pump track, nature play area, picnic tables, grass, sports fields, dog park, splash pad at the nearby community center.
Restrooms: No, but the community center is next door
Juan Tabo Hills Park
Address: 11900 Monachos Rd SE, 87123
Shade: Shade structures
Playground Equipment: 100-foot slides and smaller slides, “fossil” dig sandbox, swings, climbing structures, spinning features
Additional Features: Accessing the 100-foot slides requires ascending many, many, many stairs. Check out our reel with more info!
Restrooms: No
Southwest Albuquerque Parks
Wells Park
Address: 500 Mountain Rd NW, 87102
Shade: Shade structures
Playground equipment: Giant slides, multiple climbing ropes, rocking bikes, train play structure, swings (including multi-generational swing), zip lines (including accessible zip line), toddler play structure
Additional Features: Splash pad, tennis courts, fitness equipment, roller derby court
Restrooms: No, but the Johnny Tapia Community Center is next door
Rio Grande Park (formerly Kit Carson Park)
Address: 1744 Kit Carson Ave SW, 87104
Shade: Tree shade
Playground Equipment: Swings, climbing structure
Additional Features: Big grassy area, tables
Restrooms: No
Desert Springs Park
Address: 7627 Blue Avena Ave SW, 87121
Shade: Tree shade, shade structure
Playground Equipment: Swings, toddler area
Additional Features: Basketball courts, tables, walking path
Restrooms: No
Rio Rancho Parks
A Park Above
Address: 2441 Westside Ct SE, Rio Ranch, NM 87124
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Inclusive equipment, swings, wheelchair swings, musical instruments, hillside slides, climbing structures
Additional Features: Basketball courts, four tables, splash pad, trails, amphitheater, Bocce court, dog park, exercise equipment
Restrooms: Yes! Several accessible single-stall restrooms with benches inside
Havasu Park
Address: 3535 Havasu Falls St NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Toddler play area, slides
Additional Features: Basketball courts, grills, two tables, drinking fountain, walking path
Restrooms: No
Mountain View Park
Address: 6441 Grayson Hills Dr NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Shade: Tree shade, shade structures
Playground Equipment: Swings, climbing structure
Additional Features: Grills, skate park, trails, tables
Restroom: No
Albuquerque Parks Bingo Card
Happy park hunting!
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