I think Memorial Park is one of the nicest parks in El Paso. It's always been one of my favorites…read more I'm surprised I haven't written a review about it! It has a lot of lush green grass and trees, especially during the warmer months. Since El Paso is located in the desert, we don't have too much of that. It's kind of far from my house so I don't come to it that often. If I lived closer, I would definitely walk around and relax. There's also a swimming pool and library. I've never been to either one. Before Covid, I brought my son to a festival at Memorial Park. There was a lot of vendors and children's activities. My son enjoyed it. Memorial Park is also close to the rose garden (another favorite of mine!). This is a nice park to have a gathering with friends and family. One of my friends had a memorial for her son here. She brought food and drinks, along with a singer and butterflies to release. She held the memorial one year after her son passed away. It was a beautiful tribute for him. Memorial Park is also a nice place to take photos since it's so green pretty much all year long. People/photographers come here to take wedding, quinceanera and graduation photos. Check out Memorial Park if you haven't already.

This is one of the nicest city parks in El Paso IMHO. It's in a very nice historic district and…read moreneighborhood of Manhattan Heights. I guess I'm partial to it since it's not too far from my residence, and I have been frequenting this park in recent months ever since I relocated to Northeast El Paso. Even comparing to the Chamizal National Memorial Park, I like this one better--it's kind of hard to put into words, but it gives me more soothing and calming feelings as I walk through it. It also gives ample shades during hot summer days since there are many large trees. This park is fairly large and includes Aquatic Center, El Paso Public Library, & El Paso Municipal Rose Garden in the vicinity. Families enjoy using the playground with their children. If you walk around the perimeter of the park and/or through the hills, it provides you with a good walk routes. I see groups of people enjoying yoga or tai chi, others cycling through the park. I often see couples/families getting their wedding/engagement/quinceañera photos done here since it's such a beautiful setting. There are ample picnic benches throughout the park. There aren't too many shelters, but I see folks bringing their own shade tents and chairs. If you need a place to relax and enjoy nature, this is the place to be in El Paso. Highly recommended!!

This is a very nice park! I like it! The boyfriend and me often come here during our walks around…read morethe block. We've also brought our 7-month old terror...(I mean puppy) for a walk. The puppy aka Chico also enjoys going for a walk here. Paul Harvey Park is a smaller sized park nestled in a residential area. A lot of westside parks are in residential areas which is great! There's a walking trail with lots of green grass and trees around. There's also park benches and a pool nearby. I'm not sure if it's still open or not. I don't think I've really seen people using it in all of the years I've come by. This park always looks clean and well maintained. We've seen the maintenance guys cutting the grass and watering it pretty often. There's also a shelter that's used for gatherings. The kiddos also have a small jungle gym there. Overall a nice place and it's also Chico approved!

Wow! I was trying to get to La Madeline's for an online ordered Cafe Americano and bran muffin so I…read morecould proceed to Don Haskins Recreation area with my dog. I totally forgot about the 4th of July parade that goes down Sunland and turns on Mesa!!!! I was stuck! I drove around for an hour trying to find a detour that would bring me up by Whole Foods. In the process, I found a neighborhood swimming pool that was listed on Yelp (Bel Mar Neighborhood Pool), and three parks that were not yet listed on Yelp: Paul Harvey Park, H. T. Ponsford Park and James Schwitters Family Park, all within minutes of each other. Who ever says we do not have grass and trees in El Paso needs to come check out the City of El Paso's great recreational parks and areas. So, yes, I finally did make it to La Madeleine's- I had to take I -10 W and get off at Resslear to get around the parade and found myself by a giant American flag hanging from a crane!!!! Awesome- Happy Birthday America!

This is a very nice little park! We were glad to find this hidden gem in Socorro. It is not open…read moreall day like splash parks in the city of El Paso, but there are other things to do while you wait. The grounds are well kept, there are bathrooms, water fountains, lots of benches and plenty of shade in the areas near the splash pad. Worth the visit.

Have lived in Horizon city for several years now, and today was my first day to discover this gem…read moreof a park. My boys LOVED playing at this park today. There are several play areas for the kiddos to run around on, as well as a large field if you want to bring a ball to kick or throw around. Also, if you would like to take a walk, there is a really nice bike/walking path that extends all the way around the park. We brought our son's bike with us, and we walked and he rode around the park a few times. A cool thing about this park that you won't find many other places in the area is a duck pond. It is a small pond, but it is really nice. There are ducks, and you can feed them if your bring your own bread or the like.. there is a really cool "dock" (I'm drawing a blank on what else to call it) that extends out into the pond. I think that my family and I will be spending a lot of time at this park this year. There are indoor restrooms on the property, and there are also canopies all over the place to provide shade during the hotter months. Next time we go, we are gonna pack a lunch, eat at one of the many shaded picnic tables, and make an afternoon out of hanging out at the park!!

Love this park because of the track! I come here and run at night if we are dog sitting for my mom…read more We don't live too far from this park and which we lived in walking distance. There is a volleyball area and also swings. The highlight I think is the awesome track. There is a library and Viscount Rec Center. So if you have to pee, there is your air conditioned clean restroom. Great place to also take your pets!

I absolutely love this park. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. I've been here early mornings…read moreto evenings and it's a great place to be. It's one of the most green parks I've seen actually. Lol. They have walk paths for joggers, walkers, and to walk your furry friend. :) Which btw, they've marked certain areas of the pavement showing mile marks. Awesome! The park consists of spacious grassy areas and trash bins across the place. It's well maintained and they provide doggy bags too. People park either on the curb or near the library, which is located on the end of the park. The only down side is that it's barely lit at night and the only restroom is one Porta potty. The most lit part of the park is the children's playground, which is great but I wish there was more lighting. Besides the wonderful green pastures and playground, there's a volleyball and basketball court. They have a few benches and many trees, so there is shade. But I prefer to bring a mat and enjoy the scenery. :) there's always people of all ages here and there's always a soccer or football game.

John Lyons park is amazing. Super clean and not crowded- we went on a Saturday morning and we were…read morethe only ones there for an entire hour . My 2 and 4 year old loved it! Soccer area (rubber small field with two goals), open field (for anything you want to do- including kite flying, running, sports), paved trail for little ones to ride bikes (just short of a half a mile), basketball court, two play areas (one for really little guys and one for bigger kids), dog bags- this park has it all except for bathrooms- however there was a public library on the corner that was open and the restrooms were on the right as soon as you entered the doors! Don't let the sketchy neighborhood fool you- this park is awesome- not a lot of shade though- bring your sunscreen!

This is my favorite locations on the Eastside. It was a vacant lot for many years. It is a great…read moreaddition in a very walkable neighborhood. The park is packed with family friendly amenities- off street parking, walking path, fitness area, covered picnic tables, playgrounds, futsal court, basketball, sand volleyball, and restrooms. The park is well maintained by the city and the community. For more low-key enjoyment, grab your favorite read from the newly renovated library across the street, pick a bench and enjoy the sunshine. Mornings are peaceful, the evenings and weekends can be crowded as the park has great lighting to enjoy amenities late into the evening.

This park is very nice and well cared for. The grass and trees are green, the walking paths are…read moreclean, and there are plenty of spots to sit and relax. Perfect for family time, letting the kids play, or just enjoying some quiet fresh air. Safe, peaceful, and welcoming. - Honest Twins Mom ‍‍ Las Vegas

So apparently the offical "scenic drive" is blocked off from cars on this side of the mountain (GPS…read moreincorrectly sent me here). It was too cold to walk to the offical lookout but we lucked out and found this nice little park that also has a panoramic view of the city. This is a great plan B if your GPS sent you to the wrong location.. - Nice little safe park - Great views of the city - Nice homes in this area. - A scenic view is the only real thing to see in El Paso while passing through.

I would say Album Park is one of the older parks in east El Paso. It's a pretty OK park that's…read moreclose to the Eastwood High School area. I grew up coming to this park with my family. Every once in awhile I took my son to run around and buy an ice cream from one of the many ice cream trucks that park in the area. I've even had picnics with friends and family here. This is a pretty nice park to host a family reunion or party. It isn't as nice as Memorial Park or others but it's alright. There's lots of grass, baseball fields and a nearby recreation center (named after Gary Del Palacio, an El Paso businessman and community activist who was murdered in 2005). There's also walking trails and tennis courts here. Whenever we're in monsoon season (during the summer months usually), this park floods a lot. I've seen and heard a lot of tadpoles here. A huge pond forms all over the park. As gross as it may sound, I think people actually get into the pond/water. I would advise against it. There might be dog poop, who knows what else can be in the water? Overall, a pretty good park. Check it out at least once or twice. Pack a picnic lunch, chairs, blanket and visit. Don't bring beer or wine! Sorry!

Great park for all things outdoors! You have tennis courts, areas for volley ball set up, baseball…read moreand plenty of grassy areas for football. You have ice cream trucks by the handful on weekends. It's funny that this park is under Album. It's actually called Eastwood Park. Since it is adjacent to Album people have got in the habit of calling it Album. Unless you're not from here, it's Eastwood Park. Tons of running tracks! Not a bad park and one of the best in EP!

Such a lovely place to spend a couple of hours. Entry fee is only three dollars! Trails were nice…read more He ran into a volunteer. We ran into a very sweet volunteer who gave us some information about some plants. We saw some new birds and learned some interesting history along the way. Oh and we saw some creepy spider nests lol.

This was a great little oasis. Saw lots of wildlife and insects. The kids enjoyed themselves and it…read morelooked like they were setting up for a wedding. I would recommend for an early morning stroll.