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McKelligon Canyon

4.6 (23 reviews)

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Jill G.

McKelligon Canyon is in the Franklin Mountains. It's a good place to hike, and there's a pretty cool theatre there where you can see both movies and concerts. This is a lovely place to enjoy the natural beauty in this area; it's almost magical after a rain. If you're lucky enough to visit after a rain, make a point of looking at the mountains and notice how they seem to change color :-)

Eva D.

For four miles and some more, you can escape the business of the city. Wether you walk or run from the entrance or just drive up for a picnic or a hike, it's definitely something to enjoy. The area is pet friendly, the roads are well paved with trash cans along the way. There are a few gazebos at the top that offer some shade. There is also a main building/office where they have bathrooms. Then there's the amphitheater, where they offer free movies. Not sure if they still have the dance show. Definitively something else to try in the area.

Daniel W.

Safe and interesting place to walk/bike/run on a 5ish mile out and back road that's pretty close to downtown El Paso.

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Adrienne A.

Nice, challenging hike that rewards you with amazing views. I will say, this hike is not for the faint-of-heart or weak-of-knee, as it is STEEP. My fiancé and I started off wearing light polar fleece layers, since we went on one of those cooler mornings a couple weeks ago; regardless, though, we ended up stripping down to just t-shirts and tank-tops because we were sweating when we got to the top! The summit provides a pretty cool look of a large section of the city, so the view definitely did not disappoint. There's even a long road leading up to the actual hike, if you're feeling really adventurous. My fiancé is in the Army, and they "like" to run this road sometimes. I put "like" in quotes, because, honestly, who actually likes running up a 2 or 3 mile hill?! But whether you decide to run, hike, or both, McKelligon is a great start to your Saturday morning!

Norma G.

Beautiful place, excellent hiking trails. Always a great workout when we come here. I love the calm feeling you get in the evening when not a lot of people are there.

Ashley S.

We were a little confused, because we thought the visitor center would be open, but it was locked up. We paid the $5 per person at the box. The envelope to put $$ in wanted a name, but no pen available. We found a trail and started hiking. It was a moderate climb up, but fun going down. Great views!

Jodel N.

Great place to go for a weekend morning walk or jog. Very challenging pushing my double stroller up to through canyon. Right now it's nice and green from all the rain we've been having.

Sunset on the way back down the hill

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I must say, I ached for days but enjoyed every moment of the walk up and back down. Nice views.

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Memorial Park - Memorial plaque & the Flagpole

Memorial Park

(8 reviews)

I think Memorial Park is one of the nicest parks in El Paso. It's always been one of my favorites…read more I'm surprised I haven't written a review about it! It has a lot of lush green grass and trees, especially during the warmer months. Since El Paso is located in the desert, we don't have too much of that. It's kind of far from my house so I don't come to it that often. If I lived closer, I would definitely walk around and relax. There's also a swimming pool and library. I've never been to either one. Before Covid, I brought my son to a festival at Memorial Park. There was a lot of vendors and children's activities. My son enjoyed it. Memorial Park is also close to the rose garden (another favorite of mine!). This is a nice park to have a gathering with friends and family. One of my friends had a memorial for her son here. She brought food and drinks, along with a singer and butterflies to release. She held the memorial one year after her son passed away. It was a beautiful tribute for him. Memorial Park is also a nice place to take photos since it's so green pretty much all year long. People/photographers come here to take wedding, quinceanera and graduation photos. Check out Memorial Park if you haven't already.

This is one of the nicest city parks in El Paso IMHO. It's in a very nice historic district and…read moreneighborhood of Manhattan Heights. I guess I'm partial to it since it's not too far from my residence, and I have been frequenting this park in recent months ever since I relocated to Northeast El Paso. Even comparing to the Chamizal National Memorial Park, I like this one better--it's kind of hard to put into words, but it gives me more soothing and calming feelings as I walk through it. It also gives ample shades during hot summer days since there are many large trees. This park is fairly large and includes Aquatic Center, El Paso Public Library, & El Paso Municipal Rose Garden in the vicinity. Families enjoy using the playground with their children. If you walk around the perimeter of the park and/or through the hills, it provides you with a good walk routes. I see groups of people enjoying yoga or tai chi, others cycling through the park. I often see couples/families getting their wedding/engagement/quinceañera photos done here since it's such a beautiful setting. There are ample picnic benches throughout the park. There aren't too many shelters, but I see folks bringing their own shade tents and chairs. If you need a place to relax and enjoy nature, this is the place to be in El Paso. Highly recommended!!

Paul Harvey Park - Great Playscape!

Paul Harvey Park

(3 reviews)

This is a very nice park! I like it! The boyfriend and me often come here during our walks around…read morethe block. We've also brought our 7-month old terror...(I mean puppy) for a walk. The puppy aka Chico also enjoys going for a walk here. Paul Harvey Park is a smaller sized park nestled in a residential area. A lot of westside parks are in residential areas which is great! There's a walking trail with lots of green grass and trees around. There's also park benches and a pool nearby. I'm not sure if it's still open or not. I don't think I've really seen people using it in all of the years I've come by. This park always looks clean and well maintained. We've seen the maintenance guys cutting the grass and watering it pretty often. There's also a shelter that's used for gatherings. The kiddos also have a small jungle gym there. Overall a nice place and it's also Chico approved!

Wow! I was trying to get to La Madeline's for an online ordered Cafe Americano and bran muffin so I…read morecould proceed to Don Haskins Recreation area with my dog. I totally forgot about the 4th of July parade that goes down Sunland and turns on Mesa!!!! I was stuck! I drove around for an hour trying to find a detour that would bring me up by Whole Foods. In the process, I found a neighborhood swimming pool that was listed on Yelp (Bel Mar Neighborhood Pool), and three parks that were not yet listed on Yelp: Paul Harvey Park, H. T. Ponsford Park and James Schwitters Family Park, all within minutes of each other. Who ever says we do not have grass and trees in El Paso needs to come check out the City of El Paso's great recreational parks and areas. So, yes, I finally did make it to La Madeleine's- I had to take I -10 W and get off at Resslear to get around the parade and found myself by a giant American flag hanging from a crane!!!! Awesome- Happy Birthday America!

Bulldog Championship Park

Bulldog Championship Park

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This is a very nice little park! We were glad to find this hidden gem in Socorro. It is not open…read moreall day like splash parks in the city of El Paso, but there are other things to do while you wait. The grounds are well kept, there are bathrooms, water fountains, lots of benches and plenty of shade in the areas near the splash pad. Worth the visit.

Have lived in Horizon city for several years now, and today was my first day to discover this gem…read moreof a park. My boys LOVED playing at this park today. There are several play areas for the kiddos to run around on, as well as a large field if you want to bring a ball to kick or throw around. Also, if you would like to take a walk, there is a really nice bike/walking path that extends all the way around the park. We brought our son's bike with us, and we walked and he rode around the park a few times. A cool thing about this park that you won't find many other places in the area is a duck pond. It is a small pond, but it is really nice. There are ducks, and you can feed them if your bring your own bread or the like.. there is a really cool "dock" (I'm drawing a blank on what else to call it) that extends out into the pond. I think that my family and I will be spending a lot of time at this park this year. There are indoor restrooms on the property, and there are also canopies all over the place to provide shade during the hotter months. Next time we go, we are gonna pack a lunch, eat at one of the many shaded picnic tables, and make an afternoon out of hanging out at the park!!

Vista Del Valle Park - Large grassy field, where many football and soccer games take place.

Vista Del Valle Park

(3 reviews)

Love this park because of the track! I come here and run at night if we are dog sitting for my mom…read more We don't live too far from this park and which we lived in walking distance. There is a volleyball area and also swings. The highlight I think is the awesome track. There is a library and Viscount Rec Center. So if you have to pee, there is your air conditioned clean restroom. Great place to also take your pets!

I absolutely love this park. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. I've been here early mornings…read moreto evenings and it's a great place to be. It's one of the most green parks I've seen actually. Lol. They have walk paths for joggers, walkers, and to walk your furry friend. :) Which btw, they've marked certain areas of the pavement showing mile marks. Awesome! The park consists of spacious grassy areas and trash bins across the place. It's well maintained and they provide doggy bags too. People park either on the curb or near the library, which is located on the end of the park. The only down side is that it's barely lit at night and the only restroom is one Porta potty. The most lit part of the park is the children's playground, which is great but I wish there was more lighting. Besides the wonderful green pastures and playground, there's a volleyball and basketball court. They have a few benches and many trees, so there is shade. But I prefer to bring a mat and enjoy the scenery. :) there's always people of all ages here and there's always a soccer or football game.

Eastwood Park - Playground

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(13 reviews)

I would say Album Park is one of the older parks in east El Paso. It's a pretty OK park that's…read moreclose to the Eastwood High School area. I grew up coming to this park with my family. Every once in awhile I took my son to run around and buy an ice cream from one of the many ice cream trucks that park in the area. I've even had picnics with friends and family here. This is a pretty nice park to host a family reunion or party. It isn't as nice as Memorial Park or others but it's alright. There's lots of grass, baseball fields and a nearby recreation center (named after Gary Del Palacio, an El Paso businessman and community activist who was murdered in 2005). There's also walking trails and tennis courts here. Whenever we're in monsoon season (during the summer months usually), this park floods a lot. I've seen and heard a lot of tadpoles here. A huge pond forms all over the park. As gross as it may sound, I think people actually get into the pond/water. I would advise against it. There might be dog poop, who knows what else can be in the water? Overall, a pretty good park. Check it out at least once or twice. Pack a picnic lunch, chairs, blanket and visit. Don't bring beer or wine! Sorry!

Great park for all things outdoors! You have tennis courts, areas for volley ball set up, baseball…read moreand plenty of grassy areas for football. You have ice cream trucks by the handful on weekends. It's funny that this park is under Album. It's actually called Eastwood Park. Since it is adjacent to Album people have got in the habit of calling it Album. Unless you're not from here, it's Eastwood Park. Tons of running tracks! Not a bad park and one of the best in EP!

McKelligon Canyon - parks - Updated May 2026

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