Tingley Beach
Enjoy fishing, boating, picnics and hiking just minutes from downtown Albuquerque near the Rio Grande.
Located adjacent to the Rio Grande Bosque, Tingley Beach consists of three fishing ponds that are open to the public, free of charge. All anglers are required to have a New Mexico fishing license. You can purchase a fishing license here. Game and Fish representatives and/or ABQ BioPark Security will be monitoring for license compliance.
Tingley Beach also offers wildlife watching, paths for running and walking, and boating opportunities.
Please be respectful of other users, the environment and waterfowl by observing Tingley Beach rules and regulations.
Fishing
Anglers ages 12+ need a valid NM fishing license. Admission to the ponds is free.
- Fish from dawn to dusk!
- Read the latest fishing report
- Central Pond
- Catch & Release Pond
- Children's Pond
Explore, Boat, Relax
Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors.
Upcoming Events
Visit the ABQ BioPark Calendar
Latest BioPark News
Earth Day at the ABQ BioPark
Several conservation-themed events at the Botanic Garden and Zoo to celebrate our planet.
Like an Animal: The Grazing and Sex Tour
Join us for dinner and an adults-only tour about the romantic rituals of Zoo animals.
Meet the Axolotl
Come see the "Mexican water fish" in the BioPark's "Life on a Limb" exhibit.
Sprouting Young Gardeners
Botanic Garden is partnering with Mandy’s Farm to give youth vocational experience.
Spring Pastels Pop at the Botanic Garden
Floral show starts this Friday.
ABQ BioPark Welcomes New Komodo Dragon
Young female dragon is acclimating to her new home.
Dine Among the Great Apes
Join us for the Great Ape-ril by eating a special catered dinner at the ABQ BioPark Zoo.
Spring Blooms at the Garden
Look for these flowering bulbs during your spring visit to the Botanic Garden!
Highlights from the Winter Fire Colors Show
Check out some of the Mediterranean Conservatory's best winter blooms.
ABQ BioPark Animals Featured in National Geographic Photo Ark
Photographer Joel Sartore captured images of fish, birds, reptiles and arthropods.
Camp BioPark Registration Now Open
More than a dozen summer classes available for childrenin pre-school through ninth grad.
Snow Day!
See how the ABQ BioPark's animals enjoyed January snow.
Teachers from New Mexico Schools Converge to Learn about Incorporating Ocean Science into the Classroom
Workshop organized by ABQ BioPark and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The ABQ BioPark Goes Wild
The majority of the BioPark’s focus is on the animals in the facility's care, but veterinary staff also helps wild animals in need.
Learn More About Home Gardening and Vineyards
The ABQ BioPark offers two new workshop series at the Botanic Garden.
ABQ BioPark Announces Loss of Komodo Dragon
18-year-old Sunny had age-related kidney failure.
Mayor Tim Keller Welcomes Male Giraffe Baby at ABQ BioPark
Mother Niara and son Neelix doing well.
Aquarium Overnights Are Back
Come "Snooze with the Sea Turtles" at the ABQ BioPark.
ABQ BioPark Says Goodbye to Onca
20-year-old jaguar humanely euthanized.
Otters Make Themselves at Home
After about 6 months in their new exhibit, Chaos and Mayhem are thriving.
New Lobo Arrives Via Specially Chartered Flight
Mexican Wolf Part of Recovery Program.
ABQ BioPark releases 48,000 Rio Grande silvery minnows this fall
Conservation program at the ABQ BioPark is in its 18th year.
2018 in Review
It's been an incredibly busy year at the ABQ BioPark
Holiday Gifts for Zoo Animals
People can buy for Zoo residents through the ABQ BioPark's Amazon wish lists.
New Snow Leopard
Dash is making himself at home at the ABQ BioPark.
Giraffe Calf Euthanized
Despite our team's best efforts to assist the calf, it remained unresponsive and had to be euthanized.
New Tasmanian Devils at the ABQ BioPark
Public can now see two new brothers at the Zoo.
Home Gardening Tips: Fall and Winter
Learn some tips from the ABQ BioPark's gardening pros.
Fall and Winter Busy for Gardeners
It may seem like the “off” season, but ABQ BioPark horticulture staff members are busy bees during the cooler months.
Zoo Welcomes 3 New Cheetahs
Year-Old Brothers arrive to Albuquerque from the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas.