Parks & Recreation

Information about the Parks and Recreation Department.

Golf

The Golf Courses are open 364 days of the year, weather permitting.

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Swimming

Cool off, have fun, and stay fit at any of our public swimming pools and spray parks.

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Open Space

Open Space works to protect the natural character of more than 29,000 acres of land.

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Parks

The City of Albuquerque maintains nearly 300 parks including dog parks and skate parks.

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Recreation

Outstanding recreation from tennis, baseball, and softball, to bicycling and rock climbing.

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Volunteer

You may volunteer individually, and groups are always welcome.

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Shooting Range

The Shooting Range Park provides a safe convenient location for citizens to enjoy shooting sports.

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Balloon Fiesta Park

Balloon Fiesta Park hosts the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and the Golf and Event Center.

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Parks and Recreation Events

Undercurrents Art Exhibit

from Sep 03, 2016 02:00 PM to Nov 27, 2016 05:00 PM

In Undercurrents, eight local artists interpret and respond to Open Space lands, inspiring an exchange of ideas about our environment and sparking discussion about its conservation and stewardship.

Bosque Wild Guided Nature Walk

Oct 02, 2016 from 09:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Enjoy the Autumn months in Albuquerque's riverside forest with a guided nature walk!

Dia del Rio 2016

Oct 15, 2016 from 08:30 AM to 01:00 PM

A celebration of the river and its precious bosque.

Full Moon Concert

Oct 15, 2016 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Full Moon Concert with Frank McCullouch y Sus Amigos accompanied by food truck dinner and kids’ activity.

The Albuquerque Archaeological Society – 50th Anniversary Celebration

Oct 22, 2016 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Open House Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Albuquerque Archaeological Society

Dragon and Tiger Medical Qigong

Oct 23, 2016 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

Health and Energy in Seven Simple Movements with Instructor Marcy Pincus, Energy Arts Certified Instructor.

Native Plants of Albuquerque’s Open Spaces

Oct 23, 2016 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Herbalist Dara Seville will review a selection of common native plants from Boca Negra, Elena Gallegos, and the Bosque and discuss identifying characteristics, ecological importance, and medicinal/edible uses.

Five Keys to Energize the Body - Taoist Qigong

Oct 23, 2016 from 03:30 PM to 04:30 PM

Taoist QiGong class with Certified Energy Arts Instructor Marcy Pincus.

Mini Muerto Altars

Oct 30, 2016 from 01:00 PM to 03:30 PM

Artist Noel Chilton recounts her personal experience with the Mexican tradition, and then guides you through a mini Muerto-in-a-box exercise, using paper and clay constructions.