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.

Nice to walk along the frozen Santa Fe River and see so many unique art installations. The earthy…read morecarved wooden images of an oversized fish and Native Americans make a sharp contrast with the very modern Brickface HOPE linking past and present together.

Take a walk, y'all! What a joy to take this easy stroll across the primo Santa Fe pedestrian…read moredistrict. A sweet little path abuts the sweet little canal, with lovely trees and seating areas, and seamless transition to Plaza window-shopping. Parking opportunities line the walk (at least where we were), some by the plaza, metered, but others farther off are free. Honestly, it was a delightful way to spend 4 miles and a leisurely Tuesday afternoon in Santa Fe. You should take a walk too!

Very nice after the remodel rest rooms !! !! !! ! Build…read moreby COMMUNITY Development Fundsw in the 1970s !! !! !! Originally it was the Regal Airport !! !! !!

A beautiful park with lots of fun amenities; Ragle Park is a gem for the Littles and grown-ups…read morealike. Excellent condition basketball courts with great bench seating, a super fun long slide that all ages love, a quaint pavilion for small gatherings for Barbecues and packed lunches, complete with nice walking paths and beautiful open green spaces for the littles to run and play. Bring your basketball or your soccer ball, keep your dog on a leash and pick up their waste, please, and don't forget your hand sanitizer.

This is a belated review from my Nov 2017 visit. The parking…read morelot was filling up around lunch time. There are a few picnic tables in the shade. We bought our lunch and ate it on a bench. The view of the pond was beautiful. The water fountain splashes water back into the pond as the ducks and white geese swim by. The rusted statue in the water wasn't there before. Thought I saw some nice looking koi in the pond. I thought someone had wipe my memory. It looked quite different from the last time I came here. The statue of the little boy is not here anymore. I later found out from Friends of Ashley Pond Park on Facebook.com that it was updated and rededicated on May 9, 2014. The geese are named Brownie and Homer, but I also read that Brownie was murdered. So sad.

I love this sweet little spot! The roses smell so good and there's always a lot of friendly peopleread more

What a beautiful little park. I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. Parking was a little difficult to…read morenavigate, but the rose garden made up for it.

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.

Beautiful cool and shaded. What? Not good enough? Ok, most of Chamisa is nice soft dirt walking,…read moreTenderfoot! Easy to spot this trail head on left of road after crossing into the National Park from Santa Fe.

We need to have a talk, my Santa Fean Yelp brethren. You undervalue the James Beard-awarded fine…read moredining destination pumping lifeblood into your celebrated art district*. You ignore the historic (and haunted) cemetery where many of your most prominent ancestors rest (or *don't* rest, if my investigation is any indication)**. Worst of all, you apparently have no knowledge of the scenic trail just a few miles northeast of town. Fortunately for you, the dapper, mysterious Ryan M. from San Antonio is here not only to berate but to educate. My father and I were so taken with the Chamisa Trail that I added it to Yelp Santa Fe's business listings. The Chamisa Trailhead is located somewhere between mile markers seven and eight on Hyde Park Rd. Signage is minimal, which might explain the trail's relative obscurity to tourists and locals. When you arrive, you'll notice two paths, neither of which is labeled. The path on the right is apparently the more difficult of the two, a fact my father and I learned the hard way. It was a challenge at times but nothing too strenuous. If you're a girly man (or a LaVeyan Satanist who takes things too literally), then the "left-hand path" would probably be the better option. Both paths begin and end at the parking area, though, so don't worry about getting lost. The word "chamisa" refers to the rubber rabbitbrush that grows wild throughout Santa Fe and parts of the western United States. I could pretend to be a well-traveled authority on ericameria nauseosa, but that would be mendacious of me. No, I learned much about the rabbitbrush from a chatty server at Café Pasqual's, the best place for breakfast in Santa Fe. He informed me that many folks suffer a violent allergic reaction to chamisa, which might explain the Latin prefix "nauseo" in "nauseosa." Thankfully, my father and I suffered no ill effects throughout our three-mile hike. Ironically, I recall seeing very little (if any) chamisa brush on the trail. As I attempt to describe the unmolested beauty of this semi-secluded trail, I find myself resorting to adjectives such as "gorgeous," "scenic," "spectacular," and "peaceful." The Chamisa Trail is indeed all of these and more. Every turn reveals something new: a millennia-old rock formation, an aspen with trembling yellow leaves, a ground squirrel foraging for food. Not once did my father and I hear the sound of a car engine, an airplane, or any semblance of modern life. We had the trail practically to ourselves the entire time, which emphasized the sense of isolation. As I mentioned earlier, the path on the right is definitely the more difficult of the two. If you choose this path, expect a steep, mostly uphill hike with many switchbacks and drop-offs. The most challenging moment of the hike, however, occurred towards the end when we were declining. The section in question was steep and rocky. Had we attempted to navigate it on foot, we probably would have fallen and broken our necks. After some deliberation, we decided to sit and slide down until we reached the bottom. Our exfoliated butt cheeks paid the price, but at least we lived to tell the tale. The mystic charm of Santa Fe is apparent in its art, architecture, cuisine, and the untouched beauty of Hyde State Park, the home of Chamisa Trailhead. Whether you're a local (in which case, shame on you again for neglecting your Yelper duties) or a visitor, then please consider spending an afternoon hiking the Chamisa Trail. You'll appreciate its many gifts and work up an appetite for a world-class meal at either Geronimo or The Compound. *See my review of The Compound: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-compound-santa-fe?hrid=CL8YFxAUxslYbtKsF28oKw&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) **See my review of Fairview Cemetery: https://www.yelp.com/biz/fairview-cemetery-santa-fe?hrid=1kYzceD5CpAKFiqUDxapbw&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)

Interesting easy to navigate, Explorer yourself. Save guide fees are worthless. Bring walking stick…read moreand water: you'll be fine

Wonderful hike up to the Petroglyphs. Do have to climb up so could be a challenge for some who…read morearen't in good physical condition.