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.
Jump To:
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!
Looking for some summer fun? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Summer in Albuquerque!
Did we miss something? Let us know by emailing info@staging.abqmom.com.
