This grassy park in the shadows of the East Mountains is where the AYSO soccer league hosts games…read morefor the early teen age group. Hence, I had the pleasure of experiencing the place that's way too far off my beaten path to have ended up here otherwise. It's a modestly sized neighborhood park that might be the pride of the community, with minimal bald patches in the thick, manicured grass; no piles of poop spotted, drying in the high-desert sun; shady trees turning gorgeously colorful in the autumn; tennis court and playground, which I dare say likely features no discarded hypodermics even. I think this park was well planned to accommodate the leisure needs of all your family members -- kite-flying, dog-walking, grass-jogging, monkey-barring, and tennis. Exceptions: I only saw a couple picnic tables, and no restroom facilities.

Lots of green grass and trees spaced out for shade. Playground was decent. Had an area for smaller…read morechildren. Basketball and tennis courts. We didn't stay long because I noted a person sitting alone watching my daughter play.

I recently relocated to this area for work, so I've been in the mood to check out the neighborhood…read moreon my lunch breaks. I came across this park and it is very nice. The Hahn canal goes through this park, breaking in a "Y" fashion. But the park is big, so even though the canal is here, it really doesn't take much away from visitors using it. And there's lots to do. There's a nice tennis complex, with 4 tennis courts. There's plenty of space for walking, which is what I like to do. And there's a swing set for the kiddos. There aren't many picnic tables, but plenty of grass to sit on. Just bring your own blanket to place on the ground to enjoy a meal that you've brought with you. I go here each weekday, so maybe I'll see you there. :)

Great park with lots of open space. A play area for the kids is also awesome it's conveniently…read morelocated in the middle of town.

The Good: Massive piece of recreational real estate which includes a sprawling baseball/soccer…read morearea, dog run, playground and public library. The dog run alone is its own park. The playground is mighty fun, with an Indiana Jones-esque bridge running a ways above the ground, long curling slide, and the basics: bucket and big kid swings (long radius), climbing apparatus, the usual. Gorgeous view of the city and the mountains to the east. The Bad: The usual: Sand, no shade. Not a lot of picnic tables or gathering areas for families to celebrate and recreate. From the signage, it appears that air-filled bouncers aren't allowed here, not that I personally care. The biggest issue that I noted was the wind. While it was a breezy day, this park seems to be perched on peak of a hill without trees, and a light breeze turns into a full-on blizzard at times. My kid wanted to leave soon after arrival. The Verdict: On a calm day, bring the kids and make a day of it. Don't forget to snuggle your local library. This is actually possible, library snuggling. I find a nice corner and nuzzle my face into the carpet. I consider it a societal duty.

Very cute little spot. I'm shocked I never visited prior to now it's very close to my mother in…read morelaws house. There was separate equipment for toddlers and big kids. A tire swing as well as big kid swings. There was no baby equipment like swings for smaller kids that was disappointing. The play area was lined with wood chips and was very clean. There was a nice little area with grass and a half basketball court. The park was clean and there were a few other kids. It is located on the edge of a nice neighborhood. The only downside was, disputed numerous "no smoking" signs a couple continued to smoke at the edge of the park and it made the whole area smell. Overall despite the small area and lack of baby equipment it is a nice option when in that area.

Nice, clean quiet park. Simple play area is shaded. Also has shades picnic tables to easy watch…read morechildren from.

Love this park. Have lived in the neighborhood for 26 years. Great upgrades. My kids love the play…read morealready. Great mature trees. Lots of space and tables.

I do apologize if you read this, dear Paradise Hill Park, you are indeed better than three stars,…read moreand I'm doing some soul searching, asking myself how I could rate you so. You are, indeed, covered in green grass, with large open spaces where children might frollic, a smattering of trees line your perimeter, sheltering us from the New Mexico sun, and you offer areas for groups to gather and picnic together, again, a bonus feature pushing your star value upward. And oh how I haven't begun to note your most impressive feature, the skate/bike/scooter park in your belly. Sure, it's not a theme park, but the kids certainly appear to enjoy it, and after you've watched them come and go for a couple of hours it's clear that in this era, the scooter is winning the popularity contest. It's all good, Paradise Hills Park, you're a winner, encouraging people to get some exercise in the heart of a pandemic, offering recreation, connection, and a slice of green on a westside sand dune. I guess I can't really explain this rating I bestow upon you other than to state that meh, I've enjoyed much better.

Shout out to parks n Rec!! What a great job they do with the grounds here and the kids love the…read moreskate park. Decent 1/2 pipe and good park layout for the little ones. Kudos.

Haynes park is beautiful and has a lot of space! The restrooms smelt disgusting but besides that…read moreeverything was very clean including the pool and slide. The only problem I didn't like to much is they do not allow any floats or life jackets for children and it is a children swimming pool. Besides that we still had a good time the life guards where very attentive and on top of watching all the children. I recommend it just make sure you are ready to watch your child the whole time!

I love parks. That's right. Parks, schools, libraries, and cafes should be the center of all cities…read morein our great Country. Exercise and recreation is incredibly important. In general, the Parks and Recreation Department in Rio Rancho does a phenomenal job of keeping the parks clean and offering classes for all ages. Haynes Park is is one of the largest and busiest parks in the area. For good reason. In addition to the swimming pool, individuals have the opportunity to play tennis, basketball, toss horseshoes, or simply take a stroll on their walking paths. Haynes also has a huge field which is utilized for organized youth sports, but is usually available for an impromptu game of soccer, football, or my favorite park pastime...frisbee. The well established park also has several huge trees that provide shade to the barbecue goers or parents watching their little ones exude happiness on the playground.

Unless a park is inundated with syringes and used condoms, it has got to be worth at least three…read morestars right? And to the best of my knowledge, this park does NOT fall into that category. No illicit behavior, no bums lying about, no degenerates up to no good, just a good clean little park. I mean let's face it, if you're at a park for any reason, you should be enjoying yourself right? It's your average neighborhood park, on the smaller side and pretty simple. Decent playground equipment for the wee ones and a half decent sized open field for a friendly game of catch. I see a lot of older folk walking their dogs there often. Almost as if there's a club that gathers there from time to time. My main qualms, though trivial, are that it's small and right on a really busy road. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, but if you live in the area, she'll do in a pinch.

Great park, split sections for little kids and older kids. Couple of swings and in a very nice…read moreneighborhood. Few trash on the ground, but looks like the wind just blew some out of the garbage cans, like coffee cups, etc.