Really wonderful park in heart of Santa Fe for young, old, 2 and 4 legged. Big playground area with…read moreplenty to climb and run around. Also a unique series of nicely landscaped trails with plenty of benches. Big grassy areas for picnic, and several tables as well. Well done! The parking lot was a bit hard to find. It's on a short narrow road - Callejon- off of Paseo de Peralta. It's a small road, easily missed. It's like an alley behind a big building, parallel to the railroad tracks. If you miss it, turn into Camino de la Familia (next turn onto another small road but more visible) - there is a paid lot there with access to the park. Both my dog and I enjoyed this park!

This review is for the park. The Playground feels as if it was created 10 years ago and things have…read moregone wrong since then. Some of the slides are literally gone, while others could not be used because the ground is too far from the bottoms. Some of the toddler area interactive objects are cute and fun, but altogether it seems like things have gone long forgotten here. Parking is one dollar an hour. All of the rope climbing stuff looks cool, but my kids are kind of young for that.

This is a nice little community park in Santa Fe. It is located right outside a senior community…read morecenter as well as a community pool. They have four baby swings, two playgrounds (2-5 years) and (5-12). There is a nice grassy area behind next to tennis courts and basketball courts. Very nice for toddlers.

When I was searching for things to do in Santa Fe I stumbled upon this park. I was thinking to…read moremyself that it looked kind of boring, but it turned out to be a really cool place. Admission is only $3 per person. They give you a pamphlet/laminated book type thing and you follow the trail and read the information as you go. They did an excellent job of describing life at the pueblo and it made the trip super interesting. There is a lot of opportunity for great photos. Dogs are allowed throughout the park as long as they are leashed and picked-up after. They had a movie in the visitor center, which we watched after our walk, it was informative, but not necessary.

Nice NPS site. Well designed walking path through ruins. Trail guide is informative. You can…read moredrop into the kivas, which my kids thought was fun. Friendly rangers. Just not a lot of unique content. Would stop by if in area but probably not a facility to go out of your way to visit.

What a fun place to explore! Lots of lovely vegetation,…read morenumerous birds, a great climbing area (see photo) a nice gift shop and fun haiku sprinkled around!

Great birding spot up in the hills above Santa Fe. There are many bird feeders at the visitor…read morecenter where you can see many birds including lots of hummingbirds. Beautiful hilly trail. Well maintained with friendly volunteers! This is the best Audobon center I have visited. Must see for birders. Very beautiful property.

Leonora Curtin is the Santa Fe Botanical Garden's 35-acre natural wetland preserve. It is open on…read morethe weekends for tours May - October. The "hike" is easy (flat, but you are out in the sun) and the docents are very knowledgeable. They have a lot of literature available for you to view including very comprehensive guides to the plant life and birds you will spot. There is a bird watching station, and a very huggable tree! :) Free, but a $5 donation is requested. Reservations are typically not required, but there is a cost for groups of 20 or more and those require advance notice. Portapotties in the parking lot. Benches throughout the area, in the shade. Leisurely, relaxing, good for kids. (NO dogs allowed) This is quite a bit away from the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens up on Museum Hill in Santa Fe. (About a 15-minute drive south) Although all part of the Botanical Gardens, Leonora Curtin is a separate location with different hours and a shorter visitor season. The directions are easy enough, but it's difficult to locate on Google maps. (Typing in the physical address will get you nothing.) Take the La Cienega exit from the I-25. Turn north on W Frontage Rd. It's about a mile & 1/2 up Frontage Rd. Small dirt parking lot. (You'll either see other cars or the bright blue portapotty!)

This park is rustic and full of hiking trails. Beautiful views throughout. I am a ham radio…read moreoperator and set up a portable station in the park which was a lot of fun. There are a fair number of horseback riders in the park. The cell service is not good in the park so get a map of the trail system .

Don't overlook this gem…read more An easy drive from either Santa Fe or Albuquerque - and a really sensible stop for a couple hours of activity in between. Several trails that offer gorgeous views and interesting historical pauses (lots of 19th C mining stuff - and this is where the Aztec turquoise came from!) for moderately fit hikers (bear in mind that elevation gains are part of this, so if you're coming from sea level realize that the walks might require some pauses to catch breath). It would be a great place to bring active kids to let them run off some steam - you can't get a lot more Wild West than this park. The drive in is over well-maintained gravel roads (drive slow - folks in town have wandering dogs - the amusing sign says, "Old dog; Young dog; Several stupid dogs; Please drive slowly.") with a $5 put-your-money-in-the-envelope/put-the-envelope-in-the-post/put-the-permit-on-your-windshield payment required. Lots of sensible parking. Trail maps available - you'll want to take one or download the trails from AllTrails or something, because you are going to lose signal up there (although it's just about impossible to get lost). You will see the Sangre de Cristos, Jemez, Sandia and Ortíz mountain ranges as well as Mt. Taylor (Tsodzill) on your walk, which you can easily tailor to make as long or short as you want. In my experience, state parks are often overlooked by people who seek out the big national ones. It would be a mistake to pass by Cerrillos Hills State Park - it hits way above its weight class.

This gets three stars because the dog park is fenced and safe for my dog. Sadly, it's become a bit…read moreneglected and the weeds are overgrown. Needs some TLC .

Just visiting for the weekend & came across this park. Having a deaf pup it & no fence didn't work…read morefor us. My bad for not researching more. The worse was the sand spurs. Didn't get 5' away from the parking lot picked 2 off my dog's paw & my flip flops had twice as many.

We spent the afternoon exploring the Santa Fe Canyon Preserve, and it was absolutely beautiful. The…read moremain 1.5-mile loop is easy, quiet, and full of character -- cottonwoods, old reservoir ruins, and a nice mix of sun and shade. It's amazing how peaceful it feels being just a few minutes from town. We also took a short side hike on the Dale Ball Trail System, which connects nearby. The views opened up fast -- rolling foothills, crisp mountain air, and wide open blue skies. Perfect mix of short-and-scenic without feeling rushed. Highly recommend this combo if you want something relaxing but still photo-worthy. Bring water, take your time, and enjoy the calm New Mexico landscape before heading back into Santa Fe.

Nice little hike along the ruins of the old Santa Fe Reservoir. Signs with old photos give…read morehistorical and ecological perspectives. Nice lush scenery along the Santa Fe "River," usually a steam. Some wonderful cool hidden benches for the romantically inclined. No dogs or bikes. Trailhead across from Audubon sign is not easy to find.