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Information about the City of Albuquerque's Open Space Division.
The Open Space Visitor Center
- The Open Space Visitor Center Gallery Announces a Call For Entries for the Upcoming Gallery Exhibit "Parched."
- Shop at the Open Space Visitor Center Gift Shop and support the Open Space Division and the Open Space Alliance!
- See a variety of art and media from local, national and international artists in the Open Space Visitor Center Gallery.
The Book of Cranes, on Exhibit at the Open Space Visitor Center:
Open Space Lands Information
- View City of Albuquerque Open Space land information.
- Maps! Download PDF versions of Open Space trail maps.
- 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! Transportation Awards.
Volunteer!
- Find out about Trail Watch and Visitor Center volunteer programs and learn how to adopt an Open Space.
- Help out during one of our Annual Volunteer Events!
Open Space Events
View all upcoming events on the Open Space events calendar.
Featured events:
A Book of Cranes, Opening Reception: January 10th from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
The Open Space Alliance
- Join the Open Space Alliance, the non-profit friends group of the Open Space Division.
- Shop at the Open Space Visitor Center Gift Shop and support the Open Space Division and the Open Space Alliance!
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
Photos courtesy Bill Pentler.
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.
Contact Open Space Division Administrative Offices
Phone: (505) 452-5200 or 311
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
Open Space Division
Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 1293
Albuquerque, NM 87103
Administrative Offices Physical Address
3615 Los Picaros SE
Albuquerque, NM 87105
Open Space Visitor Center
6500 Coors NE
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-8831
Open Space Events
A Book of Cranes - A Convocation of Artists, Poets, & Cranes
A collaborative art & poetry exhibit on cranes
Training for Trail Watch Volunteer and Adopt-an-Open Space
Trail Watch Volunteers are the eyes and ears of the Open Space program and help protect nearly 30,000 acres of public land.
Contemplative Collage
Spend a day steeped in symbol and metaphor as delivered personally to you from your Soul.
Route 66 Open Space Cleanup
Help the City of Albuquerque Open Space Division clean this unique area located near the Tijeras Arroyo.
Spring Cleanup in the Sandia Foothills: Copper Trailhead
Volunteers will do general clean up activities such as trash pickup, trail work and graffiti removal. Donated morning snacks are provided, courtesy of the Open Space Alliance and other local organizations and businesses.
