Well worth the search, this park is elusive and calming. I have never experienced such amazing…read morequiet. It did remind me a little bit of Venice canals. loved this place. we'll be back fo sho

McDuffie is a unique park, the city's only hidden park!…read more Pros: It is close to UNM and other schools like Jefferson Middle- distances from Central campus: 3 min drive, 8 min bike ride, 30 min walk. -Although it's hidden, there are 7 entrances, making it easy to access. -It is a good size: 13,000 sq ft. -It's secluded: good for intimacy & peace; in a quiet neighborhood w/ kind residents. -It has several strategically placed benches -It supports wildlife: there are several tree species which provide shade, ~41 different bird species (including roadrunners!) -There are weekly happenings! (such as tai chi classes) -Dog park: It's practically fenced in, there are water bowls placed by a resident -A place to play soccer, read a book, walk your dog, have a picnic, study or meditate, or simply RELAX! -It has a HUGE Free Little Library- free books! or a place to donate old books. Cons: There is no parking lot available, only street side parking. -The neighborhood it's in is close to known crime district. -It is not easily discoverable. (thank goodness for these reviews!) -It has a lack of amenities: no playground, no restrooms, no picnic tables. -There are lots of mosquitos (especially in summer) -Many owners let their dogs off the leash. -The park prohibits glass containers/alcohol -Hard balls (baseballs, etc) are prohibited in the park. OVERALL: McDuffie is good for the average park-goer, its entrancing location makes it FUN!

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.

Great park located in a central ABQ area with parking on 3 sides of the park with a church parking…read morelot on one end to overflow into. Has tennis courts and a lot of shady area with grass in good shape. There are no restrooms. I am in a Meetup group that has picnics there four times a year and the same people also play volleyball there weekly and they all love the place.

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.

Tiguex Park is stunning, and the perfect place to take a stroll, especially after an evening rain…read morelike the one on Saturday night! We always take our dog pack with us when we vacation, and they loved the park as well. It's great for picnics, yoga, and just overall family fun. Recommended! 5/5

Way to many homeless they ruined my sons birthday party and kept trying to steal our drinks and buy…read morepizza from us. It wasn't fun. Don't recommend for parties

What a beautiful park. I don't mean it as a slight, but once there, you would never guess you were…read morein the middle of Albuquerque. The grass was so lush and the shade and giant trees really made the place seem from another place. We had shown up the other day as I heard the disc gold was really good here. When we arrived we didn't know where to go but luckily there were some locals in the parking lot that pointed us the way. It's not a huge park. The one fella who gave us some guidance luckily gave us the tip that there were about half as many baskets as tee boxes. For example, hole(basket) 5, was also hole 15. We were able to find each tee pretty easily and with the grass cut throughout we weren't likey to lose a disc. Things got a little more crazy when a large disc gold club of people arrived. Around 2 dozen people met up for a tournament of sorts. They all started on different holes and all of as sudden we had to be extra careful of our throws as many holes are in the way of throwing lanes. We finished without anyone getting hit in the head, but there were some close ones. Great park, good disc gold course, just be careful of strays frisbees.

Great place for a picnic. Very green and there are some tables if you want to have a little get…read moretogether.

They do a food truck Wednesday during the warmer months (evenings) which is super fun. They have…read morelive music and a handful of food trucks so you can grab a bite and hang out in the grass to enjoy the tunes. I went with a friend and we enjoyed some lamb and fries from Donner Kabob. Probably wouldn't order that again but still not bad. They also had Kimo's Hawaiian, a crepe truck, and frozen custard. I had a lavender frozen custard after dinner which was super good but definitely a little pricey. $6 for two scoops, $7 for three. There is a ton of parking and it was nice to just sit on the grass. Lots of people there with their families and dogs. The sunset was gorgeous and a great view of the mountains.

Very large picturesque park! It's a destination park for lots of pet owners and families. No matter…read morehow busy it is, you can always find nice quiet spots to relax. Easily one of the bigger parks in Albuquerque. It is extremely well maintained no matter the season. It has some of the best views of the mountains and the skyline. Locals tend to call the park "pregnant park" because of the large hill in the center. It's perfect for rolling or sledding down. It's also perfect for kites because of several sq feet without trees. For some reason, this park continues to be a hidden gem for locals only. It's truly a place to be experienced!

This is a nice park deeded to (and now maintained by) the City of Albuquerque when High Desert…read moresubdivision was built in the Nineties. Good tennis courts. Good kid playground equipment. Decent basketball court. Nice area for a soccer or wiffleball game. A xeriscape demonstration area. You'll see a lot of people walking their dogs - pretty much always. They aren't supposed to be off-leash, but you will generally see a few that are - and their owners are generally on top of them. Not a grim amount of dog "dirt" left behind - lots of bags and receptacles provided, and they're generally used. You'll see lot of tennis and pickleball. Sometimes there are swarms of kids; sometimes just a few; sometimes none. The park is pretty and is well maintained by CABQ. If you're looking for a calm place to have a coffee or a picnic lunch, give it consideration.

I love this park...it's a clean, lovely park and has all the safe and great neighborhood feel. You…read moresee kids playing, adults having a talk and doing a picnic..and people walking their dogs. What I particularly love is that it has a very dog friendly vibe and I could take my dog for a walk steps from my home, knowing that it's a safe place for him and for me. The park is pretty clean. I think people who visit this park do a great job of cleaning up after themselves (minus a few dog poops that I saw around a park, which I hoped was due to unintentional unnotice of dog owners...and not intentionally leaving them there!). The park has both sand and grass area...they clean regularly (their trash is never full!) and provide free dog poop bags for those who forget to bring their own as well. The only drawback is that aside from a few big trees around a park, there's really not much shaded areas for you to hide from the heat. So, make sure you come when it's not 85F+ out. For me, since I live super close by...this temperature/no shade area isn't an issue for me. However, if you are walking from afar or driving here...maybe time it well so you or your loved ones (kids or dogs) don't get heat stroke!

I love this park! It is super clean and it is always filled with our beautiful neighbors. It's a…read moresuper safe place for kids to play and a really joyous place. There is a lot of fantastic park equipment for kids as well as plenty of grass and trees for ambiance. A lot of people love to walk their dogs here and it's a great place to do it! Our Parks and Rec department keeps it clean and that makes it a fantastic place to have parties. The neighborhood is really friendly and that makes this an extra fun park! We really enjoy even just parking here and enjoying a quick bite together when we just have a few minutes between errands because it feels like a break from it all!

Took dogs here for an afternoon walk, and they loved it! The park is exactly one mile when you take…read morea loop around it, which was the perfect length for my dogs since they have short legs. Lots of friendly people out walking and people playing games in the grass. Lots of shade for resting and cooling down. Beautiful park. Dogs thought grass was delicious.

This is a wonderful park up in the northeast part of Albuquerque. There's no real dedicated parking…read morespots for the park, but it seems everyone just parks around/along the park. What I like about this park is just that it's a park that people in this community actually use. There were people playing sports, walking, hanging out around a park and walking their pets. It also really did seem very safe and nice around the partk/area (which isn't the case at all parks). If you are around the area and have some time to kill, you can check out this spot. A loop around a park doesn't really take long. Even a rather slow walker like me did a loop in less than 30 minutes!