The North Domingo Baca Park, which is an ongoing project of the City of Albuquerque has the finest…read moresurface courts of all the public courts in Albuquerque. It is an honor to be squeezed out once spring rolls around so the high school can practice from 4 to 6 PM but otherwise the courts are generally available and well visited. One of the great local pros Amanda runs tenacious groups from 12 to 2 and you can easily learn something by playing in an adjacent court. The rates seem reasonable, and the people all seem to know each other well and enjoy their time together as well as improving, smash his doubles strategy and coming to the net. It's not uncommon to find someone claiming to be the local marshal of the place cleaning up debris and letting the participants know of upcoming schedule changes. I find the nets somehow are always the right height. The active bocce ball and wall climbing chords immediately north of the tennis courts, as well as the birding new swimming complex that has been under construction for at least the last three years make one feel that this is the center of physical activity in North Albuquerque. The people are all very friendly and somewhat competitive. There isn't a lot of dispersion in talent among all the people who play there, but there seems to be a fair amount of good Nature competitiveness and play and I think that is one of the hallmarks of Albuquerque outdoor it seems to me that no matter how much the city has invested its citizens have reaped and 10 times that amount in their enjoyment, their longevity and their cardio

This park is my favorite spot for a run, a walk with my dog, or a bike ride with my son. It's…read morealways lively with people doing their own activities, which makes it feel safer--especially in the early mornings or late evenings. There are plenty of options for people of all ages, including a designated area for dog training and socializing. The park also provides plenty of dog waste bags in case you forget yours, along with tennis courts, workout areas, and lots of shaded spots to relax. I highly recommend this place

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!

Super large park with sports fields, playground and tons of grass to play on. There's trees so you…read morecan hide in the shade. Parking lot on site. I couldn't find bathrooms.

This park is grassy and full of big beautiful trees that are perfect for climbing. The playground…read moreis big enough to maintain a kid's interest and enthusiasm for at least an hour, and there's plentiful seating in both shady and sunny spots. A birthday party would probably be a great success here, especially with supplemental kites or frisbees or other throwing things. The grassy field is sizable enough for kickball and other such terrain-sprawling sport. We had a compelling game of pine one ninja (think live-action fruit ninja, sub Dowel rods and pine cones). There's a quaint earthen walking path on the far side of the park that, I believe, leads to a pedestrian sidewalk passing over I40 and leading to the Winrock mall. There's also A bunch of well-maintained tennis courts, which I thought were for public use but appear to be restricted access... tennis club or something? I don't know for sure; better check with google on that. There's imposing chain link fences surrounding them, and while tunneling under may be difficult due to the asphalt and turf perimeter, you could probably climb them if you really wanted to play when the courts were closed. * Yelp does not condone criminal trespassing, and their views are not necessarily reflected in my satirical advice on circumventing restricted access. One star deducted because of bathroom access. There's one in that... tennis club?... building, but of course your bladder relief is then at the mercy of their hours of operation. Go play here. Just go pee first.

Love this playground! Baby side and kid side both have array of activities under the canopy…read more There's a volleyball court, BBQ and covered picnic areas with tables & benches, horseshoe, grassy field and it maybe a good thing (or bad?) there's McDonald right next door. There are plenty of benches for the parents and there's a bathroom right near by just in case your kids gotta go

A gem of the local AFB! It has two big play structures, one for ages 2-5 and then one for the older…read morekids. The little kid structure has a soft surface (like cushioned rubber) so if a kid falls, it's not as bad as it might have been. Marquez park has a restroom structure (with a baby changing station) as well. There are ample picnic tables, a big Field, a sand volleyball area, a basketball area, and it's next to a track. Good parking too.

The Good: What's not to love? A sprawling urban green space, plenty of picnic tables, a fair amount…read moreof trees to keep it cool in the summertime. Four well maintained tennis courts. The play structure is pretty elaborate, with some Dali-inspired climbing instruments and some bigger kid monkey bars. Bucket swing, long chain radius; a big kid swing, too. Wood chips. The Bad: I've noticed a disturbing trend lately, concerning play slides: skid marks. Alongside the barrel of the slide I see these long black and brown lines which I can only assume belong to the rubber soles of kiddo shoes. It doesn't take a physicist to determine that these particular slides are way too steep, to the point that they're likely dangerous. My daughter and I usually take these slides together, her on my lap, to confirm that contention ("Iris, that looks way too dangerous... Let's go!"). Sister Cities has one of these slides. It also lacks shade, so summer play is an official bummer. No basketball/baseball/otherwise. The Verdict: Nice neighborhood, good space to play. I enjoyed Sister Cities and I'm really curious about the title of this park. If I lived nearby, the space would get meowt of the house. The city takes good care of this place, too.

This park has a very central location which is good and bad. Good because it's conveniently…read morelocated. Bad because it's got a lot of traffic. You have to park on the road blocking the bike lane (I hate that) you have to get out of your car into somewhat busier residental street traffic. The playground is pretty far from the street which is kinda good from a children's safety standpoint. Bad if you want to sit in the car with the sleeping baby while the bigger kids play. (It's far enough, you would have to get out) There are a lot of people passing through this park, it's definitely​ not hidden in any way. There are also a lot of random people doing nothing... Not working out, not playing, just sitting or walking through... The size of the park is nice. It's got lots of grass and tennis courts..It would be nice for a large party... But then you have the parking issue. The playground is definitely not for toddlers. It's an older kid playground

Seemingly small park that really isn't. It's surprising well equipped with a huge grassy area,…read morewalking trails, horseshoe pits, picnic areas - some covered and the requirement for all parks kids toys - swings, slides, etc. There's a small duck pond - no fishing, swimming, wading or feeding the animals. For all the times I've been there it's rarely busy. A hidden green escape in a xeriscaped world.

Still a great park. Nice benefit for the Taylor Ranch community …read more Typically a nice level of usage: not too much, not too little.

Pat Hurley Park: Lets go back to this Park in the 70's. To start off with I was just a little…read moreduckie roaming around the park with my aunties and uncles! We'd walk there from my grandparents' house which was just a few short blocks away. Back then this park for teen's was the 'it' park from what I gathered. It was "The" place to park with your bf/gf. The parking back then sat right on the edge of the east side of the park with amazing views of the city lights. There was also a walking bridge that went over the driving trail. I enjoyed walking over it. Now to 2018: Well that park is long gone but the new Pat Hurley sure is a beauty of a park which still has an amazing view of the city lights and so much more! There are walking trails around the park, some of these trails guide you through steps down to the bottom park of the park, (this park at the bottom might have a different name I'm not quite sure) walking back up the steps on either the north or south side are definite fat burners as you take the trail back up to the park! Great exercise! There are picnic tables to enjoy a meal! The last meal I enjoyed here was with my friend Andrea C. We picked up Tacos at The Taco Bus located just a mile from the Park. We grabbed a picnic table and enjoyed our tacos as we looked at the amazing views of the Sandia Mountains as well as the city views. If you have out of town guests this park is a definite stop so you can share the beauty of the City of Albuquerque! If you have kiddos this park has a fun playground! And if you're like me and you like photo-ops this park is definitely a place to take beautiful pics!

If you do cityscape or landscape photography this park has a great overlook. It is located in an OK…read morepart of town, not great but not too dangerous. The park has a small playground, and paved paths. It is situated on top of a mesa and has several steps to the bottom of the park. There is also gondolas for sitting. I plan to go back at sunset and photograph the city lights and mountain. If you want to see all of Albuquerque and beyond, go check it out!

I really like this nice, cute spacious park! There's…read more.... -A playground for kiddos ( they have some swings now), -Large open, grassy fields to play and dance in. -A cool bridge that goes over the arroyo. -Paved walking trails. -A large covered area with concrete floor for events or gatherings. -Lots of nice shade trees. -Ample parking along the street and in parking lot. -Nice benches along the walkway. I recommend this park if you're a dog walker, sports player or family with kiddos- or really if you just enjoy being outside in a nice green space-this park is for you!

This park not far from ABQ Uptown has plenty of green grass, so in that regard I can't complain…read more They also had a basketball court and a couple different play areas for the youngsters. Unfortunately, there are no swings, so this park is practically useless for us with our infant daughter. Swings are really the only thing we can entertain her with at this age. In a few years, maybe I'll come back and change my review, but for right now, I can't heap praise on this place. Also, a cemented arroyo passes through the park and skaters and bikers have their kicks which is cool but not anything our family can enjoy. Damn, I sound whiney.