Beginning from the parking area off Carlito Springs Road, this trail heads steadily uphill via…read moreCarlito Springs Loop Trail. The main highlight of this trail is the tranquil freshwater springs. There are also some lovely views, looking out across the nearby neighborhoods to the distant mountains. In spring, this area is a great place to see a variety of different wildflowers in bloom. The three springs are for visual pleasure only and are covered in algae. It gives a nice surreal feel to them and we got great pictures. It was still cool when we set off, took us 60 years olds 40 mins with stops to catch our breath. At the top you can continue on the 1.8 loop back to the car park. We retraced our steps coming down and it was not even 20 mins.

Unique and pretty hiking spot close to ABQ. The hike itself is pretty easy, so good for beginners…read more My husband carried our 3 month old twins while hiking, without any problems. We also passed a good number of families and pups. The spring itself has signs that say for viewing only- so be sure to stay clear of the springs. Although it'd be nice to dip our feet in I'm glad they are prioritizing the springs itself.

A MUST visit. The facilities are well cared for and the grounds are beautiful…read more Pro-Tip: You can buy a beer at their drink park and walk around enjoying the refreshing drink as you tour vast facility.

An adventure park for the family that includes a botanical garden, an aquarium, and a zoo. A…read moretrifecta in my opinion. My visit the other day was just for the botanical garden and the aquarium. I'm looking forward to return to go to the zoo on my next visit soon.

The Rio Grande Valley State Park is one of our favorite places to go hiking. There's lots of…read moretrails, places to walk and just look at nature. We've hiked here all four seasons of the year. I highly recommend visiting Rio Grande Valley State Park!

This was a gorgeous park with wonderful trails that edged the Rio Grande and wandered through the…read moresurrounding woodland. They even had yellow stripes on the walking/bike path so people going each way could have their own side. There was plenty of parking and informational signs. There were a lot of people on the trails and it was obvious that this state park is used often. Definitely worth a stop so you can check out the Rio Grande.

A good bit of people out early fishing in the ponds. I felt safe. There were bathrooms along the…read moreway and plenty of free parking.

I'll start off saying what we all know but Tingley Beach is really not a beach…read more However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't check it out. In my experience, it's been a great spot for enjoy enjoying the beautiful weather and taking a brisk walk with friends. I do recommend being cautious about your surroundings and staying in the more populated areas as I've done a few volunteer cleanups in the area and as you get into the brush, you never know what you'll find. The views of the mountains are absolutely gorgeous and the wildlife are very entertaining to watch.

The Good: If Washington Middle School Park had a righteous, punk rock uncle, Bianchetti would be…read morethat park. It's a split personality of old school climb 'n slide alongside a Dali dreamscape of ropes, rings and trippy things. Woodchips. Two big kid swings and one bucket (limited radius). The green is expansive, with plenty of room for soccer or flag football, trees line the perimeter. Basketball, half-court (high five!). Lots of trash cans, benches and areas to relax while the monkeys go ape... wild. The Bad: Yet another ABQ park with no shade, making this place off-limits during the hot summer hours of the day, which is essentially three months of the year. Shade is such an important investment, people! Visit any shade-less city park that's 5+ years of age and you'll find that our brutal rays absolutely punish the equipment, melting and fading the plastic. Anybody understand the logic of metal materials on these grounds? Me either. The upfront cost of installing some shade sails atop these areas might initially hurt, but they've gotta pay off in the long run. They certainly ease my concerns about skin cancer. The Verdict: I'll get off my soapbox, it's nearly impossible to find a shaded park in the 505. This park is gorgeous. It's definitely better for the elder set, toddlers won't find much to do here, but who cares. Brilliant execution.

An excellent neighborhood park with mature trees that provide welcome shade, well-maintained grass,…read moreand a lovely playground that has some interesting climbing elements. There is not a dedicated parking lot so I parked on the street next to the playground. I did not see any restroom facilities either, so I'll keep that in mind next time I plan an afternoon there with the kids. It was clean and in good repair (the playground equipment looked relatively new) and there were lots of kids there enjoying the swings and climbing web and jungle gym. Some mature trees on the west side of the park shaded part of the playground and there was a small canopy over one of the pieces of equipment but most of it was in the sun in the late afternoon. Will definitely be back!

I pulled into the Alameda Open Space parking area. I pulled my bike out, got geared up, started my…read moreapps and began the ride. I rode about 11 miles out, then I turned around and came back. The trail had a dotted center line and a reminder of the courtesies to use while on the trail. The path I took was not shaded. I would say about a 1/4 of the path had rough bumps, and many of them were painted to highlight them. It was a decent path, but I didn't feel like there was much in the way of sight seeing.

I took my wife and our dog for a walk along the Paseo del Bosque Trail, and it was exactly the…read morereset we needed. We went in late November, when the cottonwoods are still glowing gold, and the whole riverside felt like it was an autumn paradise. The trail is flat and easy, with long stretches that let you really settle into the scenery-Rio Grande on one side, trees and little side ponds on the other. Our dog loved it. There's plenty of room to keep a dog on leash without feeling crowded, and enough side paths and textures (sand, dirt, leaves) to keep him interested. We saw ducks and geese cruising on the water, along with a woodpecker working a cottonwood trunk. It also turned into a really sweet date. There are quiet spots to stop, sit by the water, and just watch the birds and the current go by. It never felt unsafe or overly busy, just a steady trickle of walkers, cyclists, and other people out enjoying the trail. If you're visiting Albuquerque-or you just moved here and want to fall in love with the area a little bit-Paseo del Bosque is an easy yes.

A peaceful place to walk your dog or take your kids to play. It has an amazing view of the…read moremountains.

Today was the first time I'd been to this park. It is small, but very nice and clean. There is…read moreplayground equipment and swings for the kids. There is a shaded picnic area, and a grassy area with a few mature trees. There is also a small amount of parking, so if you wanted to park here and utilize the bike path on Tramway that would be a possibility. Another cool feature of this park is that it has a few adult pieces of exercise equipment. There is a place for tricep dips and pull-ups, a bench for situps and a chest press. I would feel comfortable coming here without my niece to use the equipment or have a picnic.

I've only recently discovered this park. Funny, I've lived in Rio Rancho for a long time but didn't…read moreknow this was here. As a park it's OK, but not exceptional. Personally I didn't find it a pretty place to be or walk through. For me, the best thing about it is that it's close. I'll come back, to walk and get exercise. But there's many other places that are esthetically more pleasing to see than the Black Arroyo Park.

Ladders, spiderwebs, and faux rock walks. I can't believe I didn't find this park sooner! This park…read moreoffers lots of fun climbing attractions for preschoolers +. There are a couple shaded areas to sit or picnic at while watching your little ones (5-12years recommended age) play and climb. There is a ton of green grass to roll and run around in. The grass even has the little flowers that are perfect for making necklaces with! This park has a spectacular view of the mountains. The landscape is well maintained and pretty. It is also clean. The main play structure does have shade sails, but the equipment is still very hot in the sun. As the other review mentioned there is not a lot for younger kids to play on, however only a block away, there is another park a little more suited for little ones.