***HIGHLY RECOMMEND***…read more Wells Park features a playground, multi-use courts suitable for basketball, pickleball, roller derby, a large and small dog park, fitness stations and a splash pad. On a cool spring May Wednesday morning, my dogs and I had the dog parks entirely to ourselves. The parks were impressively clean and well-maintained during our visit. I definitely plan to return to relive some childhood memories by sliding down that slide for a bit of fun!

Obviously the 2 reviews of this park are outdated. The park has had a complete renovation and is…read morenow a major asset to the neighborhood and Albuquerque. If you saw the news articles about the grand opening you know this is a unique park that includes a wide variety of climbing structures, swings and two thrilling slides as the focal point of the fun. There is also a skating area, splash pad, dog park, a state of the art exercise area for adults and an area for food trucks. There are places to sit while watching the kids. There are two things that need to be pointed out about this public shared space. 1. It is a shared space so hopefully people will clean up after themselves. When we visited today I noticed it was already getting a collection of bottles, cans, plastic snack bags, candy wrappers and even bandages in the wood chips throughout the play area. 2. There is not one trash can in the play area, requiring people to walk outside the play area to find a trash can. While I believe people should make the trip, trash cans must be convienent in order to keep the place clean. I picked up trash I found on the playground but didn't feel comfortable leaving my children unsupervised to go outside the play area to the trash cans...which are a ways away. I hope you find your way to this fantastic park. I hope we can all take care of it so it continues to be an enjoyable experience for all.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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!

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.

As a parent, I am very particular about the parks I take my child to, ensuring they feel safe and…read moreclean. Growing up, I visited various parks in the Santa Fe and Albuquerque areas, which gives me an understanding of what I consider a safe park conducive to children's learning. Now, this park is away from where I live, but both my son and I fell in love with it. It's very clean and offers many safe activities for children. It has one tall slide and one tube slide, currently inoperable, as well as dog-friendly trails (please bring a leash, feces bag, and water). There are about 97 steep stairs to work your glutes if you decide to go down the 50-foot slide. They have plenty of tables for eating, but no restrooms. People are usually nice and play well together. My son enjoys it and loves it! This is a must-visit park!