Parks and Recreation Department
Corbin Hayes Memorial Raft Race 2009
The 2009 Corbin Hayes Memorial Raft Race down the Rio Grande was a huge success! Hundreds of watercraft including canoes, kayaks, rafts and homemade crafts took part in the annual event. Crews rode the tide from the Alameda and Tingley Beach launch sites, to the much -imjproved and up-graded 'Take Out'-site just south of the Rio Bravo Bridge. Race winners are listed by category.
The Official Race t-shirts are available for pick-up at 1801 4th Street NW. Call 311 if you need directions. Come by with your receipts or resistration form anytime between 8AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
Tree-Protection at Construction-sites
'Tree-Protection @ Construction-Sites'
in ABQ Takes Root(!)
Thanks to the Department of Municipal Development (DMD) who worked in coordination with the Parks and Recreation Department Foresters to learn about protection-measures for the trees in the 4th St Mall.
Led by helpful and enlightened managers, construction crews not only avoided cutting vital roots, but also added some simple protective covers for times when machinery had to be used in close proximity to the trees.
DMD is managing contractors to improve the walkability of the 4th St Mall and by their professional care and concern are insuring we don't damage or lose one of the most valued and defining characteristics of that space… TREES!
Park Management
Park Management is responsible for maintaining all City of
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Albuquerque Parks, Dog Parks, Landscaped Medians, and numerous City Trails.
- For a listing of parks with restrooms available please see Park Amenities / Restrooms.
- For a listing of parks with Shade Structures, Basketball Courts, Tables, and/or Play Areasplease see City Parks with Amenities.
Aquatics
The Aquatics Division has twelve pools to offer, so come out and swim year round at one of our five indoor pools or enjoy the sun at any of our seven outdoor pools. City of Albuquerque Pools are available to rent, they are great for birthday parties, neighborhood block parties, and company picnics.
Recreation
Recreation Division offers numerous sports and activities for youth and adults. The City of Albuquerque offers various trails for biking, hiking, running, skating, ect.
Golf Management
Golf Management Division manages four municipal courses conveniently located throughout the city. All courses are open dawn to dusk every day with the exception of Christmas Day.
Open Space
The Open Space Division offers many lands to support numerous activities. The Shooting Range is just one of the many Open Space lands. Enjoy your next family reunion, office picnic, club meeting, or wedding reception in a mountain setting by reserving one of the available Open Space facilities.
Balloon Fiesta Park
Most known for the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 
event, 94 acres of the park are developed and provide year round activities including the Albuquerque Golf Training Center.
The Balloon Fiesta Park provides a wonderful, spacious facility for large events. Please call 311 for more information on park use.