Park Use & Rental

City parks are open to the public and the City encourage use of the parks and recreation facilities for various outdoor activities. Some of the activities that occur at parks include walking, running, sports activities, parties, family and community gatherings.

Park Amenities / Restrooms

• Parks with Restrooms
• Parks with Amenities (Shade Structures, Basketball Courts, Tables, and/or Play Areas)

Park Use

Parks are for public use and are on a first come first serve basis. In general, reservations are not accepted for parks. If your usage of a park involves one or more of the items listed below please fill out the attached form and email it to mherrera@cabq.gov or fax it to 857-8220 so your proposed use of a park can be coordinated with Park Management staff. If you require additional assistance, please call 311 or 857-8697.

• Groups over 100
• Tent/Canopies (stakes prohibited)
• Live Music, Band or PA System
• Serving/selling food to the public
• Publicized Events
• Street Barricading
• Portable Restrooms
• Dunk Tanks
• Organized Recreation (see below under "Other Recreation Facility Information")

Park Restrictions/ Prohibited Activities in Parks: Inflatable "Fun Jumps"; glass containers; vehicles on grass; staking of tents (blocks, sandbags, and water filled barrels only); pony rides.

Park Use Requirements: Portable restrooms must be placed on dirt or concrete (the Parks & Recreation Dept. does not provide restrooms for private events); parks must be left clean and trash hauled away; only gas or propane grills are allowed in parks and you must have a fire extinguisher on hand. Use of grills and/or restrictions are determined by the Fire Marshall's Office (764-6300). For events, insurance may be required and review of your proposed event by the City Special Events Permit Committee.

Park Reservations

The following parks can be reserved for outdoor uses:

• Veterans Memorial (505) 256-2042 (e.g. reunion, wedding or event, etc.)
• Old Town (e.g. weddings)
• Balloon Fiesta Park (e.g. medium to large outdoor events)
• Harry E. Kinney Civic Plaza

Other Recreation Facility Information

Other City recreation facilities can be reserved or used.

• Shelter or Community Center
• Organized Field Sports Use (e.g. soccer, little league, rugby, or football), please call (505) 764-1510, Sports & League Play Section, Parks & Rec. Dept.
• Softball Field Use, call (505) 291-6239, Sports & League Play Section, Parks & Rec. Dept.
• Swimming Pool Reservations and Use
• Open Space Reserve Areas