Rio Grande Park

This park is very good example of the dichotomy of Albuquerque. It’s called Rio Grande Park, but it has no site of the river. In although it looks like Dave Gant Siberian elms at the end of their life, are growing their beautifully with a manicured lawn underneath of quite beautiful color, there’s a dog park on one end that is not respected as far as the rest of the park has loose dogs all the time and we have had our dog attack here, hence the three star rating. Also not from the area when you call the Rio Grande Park you expect to see something grand, and although the trees may have been there, there was no river worthy of mentioning. Somebody was bringing a birthday cake out to a long table that they had paid somebody to set up next to the park. And obviously right next to the river because that’s what they had set it up but what they said was a table next to a chain-link fence that was rusted and , a about 30 feet wide version of the Rio Grande that had obvious 12 inch diameter tubing in multiple places running into it as street runoff I imagine. Not picturesque for your wedding day by any means. I’m not trying to down the park. I’m just trying to show up for what it is. It’s so much better choice than Bel Air Park for a child but only if you’re going to watch your child the entire time I just like any other park and Albuquerque. It is not very good for dogs unless you’re willing to pick up your dog at any point because we had a dog cross this park to get to ours puppy who is completely passive and terrified now after his run into Albuquerque However, if you’re a couple walking your dog, this is one of the better places that you could do that with a brachycephalic, dog, such as a French bulldog or pug. Just for the shade benefit. There are no restrooms to speak of, and I say that because I saw a porta potty, but I will not speak of it. I will tell you it smelled like you would not want to go in since 20 feet away. I was appalled by the nauseating aroma emanating from the area. The playgrounds I did not get a good look out, but they did not look brand new. They did not look too old, but I would inspect anything in Albuquerque if you let your child play on it for needles and smoking paraphernalia as it exists everywhere and openly now and I don’t mean about cannabis.

Beautiful park to have a party or to bring your doggie. They have a jungle gym at one end. Pretty large. It's nice to just sit here. The area is large for dog walking and there is a lot trees which makes for a small forest.

Really cool area with catch and release fishing. And a Big catch and keep pond with Trout. If you're into fishing this is the place to go in the City! Tons of friendly people.

Beautiful green and shady big park. There's a playground and many picnic tables. We didn't go by the river area. Next time when we're in Albuquerque, we'll go check that out.

Great place to park if you want to go for a gravel or greenway ride and Check out Old Town on bikes.