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Address
1800 Tingley Drive SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 311 locally or (505) 768-2000
Fax: (505) 764-6281
Email: biopark@cabq.gov
Smoking is prohibited on all BioPark property.
Tingley Beach: Fishing and More
Tingley Beach features three fishing lakes, a model boating pond and a train station with gift shop and food service. During the summer only, Tingley visitors can rent pedal boats and bicycles. Tingley Beach is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year and is free to the general public on a first come, first served basis. Tingley Beach cannot be reserved. There is no fee to access Tingley Beach.
Summer Programs and Camp BioPark 2008
Train Schedule (Trains do not operate on Mondays.)
Location and Hours of Operation
For Persons with Mobility Disabilities
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NOTICE: The Zoo Train and Rio Line are closed for maintenance on Mondays. No combo tickets to the facilities will be sold on Mondays. Trains will be running as usual Tuesday through Sunday.
This Month at Tingley Beach
Tingley Beach isn't just for fishing. Bring your family and explore the wildlife in this fascinating wetland ecosystem. The young lady in this photo has been known to bring home catfish almost as big as herself. She practices catch-and-release with the other wildlife, including this giant bullfrog.
- Bicycle and Boat Rentals are open for the season.
- FREE Fishing Clinic at Tingley Beach - July 12
- Bosque Moonlight Hike at Tingley Beach - July 22
- Coming up on August 2 - Don't miss One Wild Night at the Zoo featuring Kathy Mattea and nine other bands on seven different stages!
Check out the NMDGF 
web page (http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/) for current fish stocking information.
Walking Distances
Want to get outside and exercise more but can't find the time or place? Prefer to walk near a lovely lake? With clean restroom facilities nearby? Want to bring your dog too? Tingley Beach has it all! Tingley Beach is a clean, safe and beautiful facility for your walking exercise. Come to Tingley Beach and join others getting fit in Albuquerque - we are open every day!
We've taken the guess work out how many miles walkers travel at Tingley. Try any of these easy and level trails around the ponds described.
| LOCATION | DISTANCE |
| Central Pond only | 0.64 miles |
| Central and Children's Ponds | 0.75 miles |
| Central and South Ponds | 0.81 miles |
| Children's, Central and South Ponds | 0.92 miles |
Location and Hours of Operation
Tingley Beach is located on Tingley Drive, south of Central Avenue just east of the Central bridge.
Interactive Map from Mapquest.
Tingley Beach is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year and is free to the general public on a first come, first served basis. Tingley Beach cannot be reserved.
Tingley Beach amenities (gift shop & food services) do not operate January 1, Thanksgiving Day (11/27/08), and December 25. Gift shop and cafe hours vary with the season.
Facilities and Activities
Three fishing ponds and a model boat pond are open to the public.
- Pedal boats and bicycles may be rented from the gift shop during the summer.
- Take a train ride on the Rio Line to the Aquarium/Garden and Zoo from Tingley.
- Tingley Beach Outfitters, located inside the train station, sells fishing licenses, train tickets and fishing gear.
- Tingley Cafe sells hamburgers, hot dogs and light snacks.
- Public restrooms are located at the south end of the train station building and are also open from sunrise to sunset.
Weekly Fishing Report
- The NMDGF stocked the Tingley Beach Central and Children’s Ponds today (7/1/08) with 800 pounds of catfish. Good reports in these ponds come from anglers using night crawlers to catch catfish and bluegill. Trout are being caught on wax worms before 11am.
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Trout fishing in the South/Catch and Release Pond has been GOOD before noon. Try using egg patterns and chamois leeches.
- The Tingley Beach South Pond is designated as a Quality Water of the State of New Mexico. More information on state regulations of Quality Waters is available in the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish's Fishing Regulations. Your free copy is available at Tingley Outfitters located inside the Tingley Train Station or at http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/fishing/index.htm.
- The NM Department of Game and Fish encourages anyone with information about violations of New Mexico 's wildlife laws to call Operation Game Thief toll-free, (800) 432-4263, or to visit www.wildlife.state.nm.us. Reporters can remain anonymous and earn rewards if information leads to charges being filed.
- For more information on effective catch and release practices, please call Rebecca Houtman, Tingley Beach Curator at 248.8514.
Featured Catch
Abel Jr., two years old, of Albuquerque, caught and released 15 bluegill in the Central Pond on Thursday, May 29, using small pieces of worms.
On Friday, June 6, Abel caught his first catfish at the Tingley Beach Central Pond using cat food.
Saturday's Kids Fishing Clinic at Tingley Beach was attended by almost 80 youth! NMDGF officers and Tingley Beach Fishing Guides provided education stations on State rules and regulations, fish biology, silvery minnows, aquatic macroinvertebrates, casting, and lures and knots. We hope you'll join us in September to celebrate National Free Fishing Day too!
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For Persons with Mobile Disabilities
- There is an accessible ramp at the Children's Pond for children with mobile disabilities. Adults with a mobile disability accompanying children who are fishing may find it easiest to assist their children by fishing off the wooden dock at the Children's Pond.
- A wheelchair accessible ramp is available at the Central Pond in front of the Train Station. Preference is given to adults and children fishing with mobile disabilities.
- The Model Boat Pond is accessible by a ramp to the water's edge.
Regulations and Security
Tingley Beach is continuously patrolled by Albuquerque Police and BioPark Security Officers. New Mexico Game and Fish Department officers randomly check fishing licenses. Know the rules before you go: Tingley Beach Regulations.
Institutional Memberships
The Albuquerque Biological Park is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you and a better future for all living things. With its more than 200 accredited members, AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation and your link to helping animals in their native habitats.