Park News
Announcements, park closures, or construction from Albuquerque Parks.
Operation Cooldown Chills City Parks This Week
Sprinklers will run Tuesday through Friday as temps forecast to hit 100 or higher.
Work Begins on Geneiva’s Arroyo Greenway
Underused space to be transformed into a walkable, bike-friendly neighborhood connector.
Albuquerque Celebrates National Park and Recreation Month With Top-Ranked Park System
City stays among 25 best in nation
Freedom 4th at Balloon Fiesta Park Honors America’s 250th
City leaders encourage Burqueños to celebrate with professional fireworks and follow holiday safety tips
City Expands Bosque Fire Prevention and Response Efforts Ahead of Peak Fire Season
Enhanced patrols, wildfire readiness, fuel reduction projects, and early detection technology strengthen protection of Albuquerque’s treasured open space
City of Albuquerque Announces Opening of San Antonio Oxbow Bluffs Open Space
Former 69-home development site preserved as public open space protecting rare wetlands, wildlife habitat, and scenic views
Reserve Your Spot: City Fields and Sports Facilities Available for Teams and Leagues
Parks & Recreation shares how to reserve athletic fields, courts, and recreational facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and special events
Albuquerque Gets a Front-Row Seat to the World’s Biggest Tournament
Free Summer of Soccer watch parties bring international matchups to neighborhoods citywide
2026 Summer Swim Season Begins; City’s 100th Year of Aquatics Programs
Pools, spray pads reopen; swim lessons, special offerings fill summer of fun
Candelaria Nature Preserve/Rio Grande Blvd Access Phase 1 Now Complete
$1.24 million project expands restoration infrastructure and public access along the Rio Grande; Viewing Deck Named for late Sen. Bill O’Neill
Bosque Restoration and Fire Prevention Work Underway
Efforts focus on jetty jack removal, fuel reduction, and long-term ecosystem health
Growing Together: City Breaks Ground on Santa Barbara Martineztown Community Garden
Phase 1 project transforms vacant space into a hub for fresh food, green space, and community.
Run for a Cause, Compete Together
City and Duke City Marathon Launch First-Ever Mayor’s Team Challenge
Daniel Webster Park Unveils New Features for All Abilities
Phase 3 also includes City’s first extreme fitness course
New Crestview Park Project Moves Albuquerque Forward
Mayor Keller Continues Delivering on Commitments to Expand Park Access Through the 10-Minute Walk Initiative
Athletes Step Up to Spread Holiday Cheer
Parks & Recreation Department collects a mountain of gifts for Toys for Tots.
Play and Learn: New STEAM Features Transform Tiguex Park Into an Outdoor Science Experience
Explora and Albuquerque Parks & Recreation launch interactive exhibits designed for discovery and fun
Runners and Hikers Take on the Trails at the 2025 Foothills 10 Mile Run
Hundreds gathered for a record-setting race and debut of the new 5K Run + Hike
Park Renamed to Honor WWII Veteran Dorothy Jensen Blanchard
Pioneering military woman remembered through Stories of Us initiative.
City of Albuquerque Celebrates $2M West Mesa Trail Improvements and Ruth Eisenberg Legacy
Trail work honors West Mesa’s heritage and connects community through “Stories of Us”.
Newly Resurfaced Courts at Jerry Cline Ready for Play
City of Albuquerque and USTA invest in local tennis.
Priscilla Aragon Gonzales honored at Valley Gardens Park
First “Stories of Us” installation for South Valley.
City of Albuquerque and Duke City Marathon Announce New Partnership
Major changes in 2025 to improve the event and enhance runner experience.
City Celebrates New Sports Fields in Westgate
Nearly 4.8 acres of turf to support youth sports in Southwest Albuquerque.
City, Semilla Project Celebrates Their First Cohort of Graduates
NextGen program aims to bring bright path for Albuquerque youth.
City Dedicates Tingley Field Pavilion to Adele Hundley
Ceremony honors longtime public servant and Barelas advocate.