Parks & Recreation Information about the Parks and Recreation Department. City Focus Aquatics City pools and splash pads are great places for Burqueños looking to beat the heat and get active. City Focus Golf The City's four golf courses offer the best golf value in town. Courses are open 364 days of the year, weather permitting. City Focus Open Space The City boasts more than 29,000 acres of Open Space in and around Albuquerque to explore, recreate, and help preserve our city's natural heritage. City Focus Parks Albuquerque maintains nearly 300 parks throughout the city, offering people a great way to connect with nature, relax, play, learn, and come together. City Focus Recreation Albuquerque has outstanding recreation opportunities for people of all abilities. Check out tennis courts, pickleball courts, softball fields, basketball courts, and more! City Focus Volunteer Parks and Recreation welcomes all volunteers! Demonstrate your One Albuquerque spirit through numerous opportunities in City parks, Open Space, and our Forestry program. City Focus Balloon Fiesta Park Balloon Fiesta Park is one of Albuquerque's crown jewel facilities. The park is home to the world-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and hundreds of other community events throughout the year.
