Open Space
The Open Space Visitor Center (OSVC)
- The Open Space Visitor Center (OSVC) has exhibits interpreting the natural and cultural resources the Open Space Division protects.
- See a variety of art and media from local, national and international artists in the Open Space Visitor Center Gallery.
The Open Space Alliance
- Join the Open Space Division's non-profit friends group, the Open Space Alliance.
Open Space Lands Information
- Maps! Download Open Space trail maps.
- City Open Space Space partners with Google to provide virtual tours of Open Space trails.
- View City of Albuquerque Open Space land information.
- Open Space Annual Pass form and information.
Open Space Featured Events
View all upcoming events on the Open Space events calendar.
Open Space Activities
- See information on the Shooting Range State Park.
- Learn about paddle sports and other activities in the Rio Grande Valley State Park.
- Teachers, parents and students: learn about the Open Space Alliance's Get into Open Space!
Volunteer
- Find out about Trail Watch and Visitor Center volunteer.
- Help out at an Annual Volunteer Event.
Open Space News
Rules and Regulations
- See a list of general Open Space rules and regulations for Visitors.
- Find out about general Parks and Recreation Department rules and regulations.
- Want to host a special event on Open Space lands? All special events require a permit! Please see our list of Open Space regulations for more information.
About the Open Space Division
Open Space works to acquire and protect the natural character of land designated as major public Open Space in the 1988 revised City of Albuquerque Comprehensive Plan.
These lands, which comprise more than 29,000 acres in and around Albuquerque, are managed to:
- Conserve natural and archaeological resources
- Provide opportunities for outdoor education
- Provide a place for low impact recreation
- Define the edges of the urban environment.
The Open Space Advisory Board
The Open Space Advisory Board consists of citizens that assist the Open Space Division with the implementation of the Division's Mission.
Open Space Events
Undercurrents Art Exhibit
from Sep 03, 2016 02:00 PM to Nov 27, 2016 05:00 PMIn 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 AMEnjoy 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 PMA celebration of the river and its precious bosque.
Full Moon Concert
Oct 15, 2016 from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PMFull 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 PMOpen 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 PMHealth 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 PMHerbalist 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 PMTaoist QiGong class with Certified Energy Arts Instructor Marcy Pincus.
Mini Muerto Altars
Oct 30, 2016 from 01:00 PM to 03:30 PMArtist 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.