My dog, Augusta, wrote this review, with the help of our cat who takes dictation…read more Hey, hey, hey! Over here! This park is the BEST, best being wherever I am right this minute, because I'm a dog and the past and the future mean nothing to me. Hey - smell this gate! It's all double entry so that those small freaky dogs won't get away while you're trying to get the leash off them. And HEY ! Water! There's water right there and you can dunk your ball in it when it gets too many wood chips on it. Best of all - I've mostly got this place to myself, I never have to share with rude dogs who take too many sniffs if you know what I'm talking about. My mom sometimes cheats and we play in the huge grassy area next to the gated park. She is taking a chance but we've never seen The Man here checking tags. So yeah, come get your chase on and play a while. Smell ya later!

I love this dog park as they have a large area for dogs to roam around off-leash and have separate…read moreareas for large vs. small dogs as well as areas to just walk your dogs on a path. Most dog owners are nice and there seemed to be regulars here. They are friendly and for the most/majority of dogs and their owners, they are pretty nice and friendly. I like that my dogs feel comfortable there and can take some time to socialize with other dogs as they pleased...or can be left alone if they weren't in a mood to play with other dogs. There are also water area to get your dogs a bit refreshed and free poop bags if you ever need them, too. The only thing is just that not everyone picked up after their dogs. While the parks are generally clean, I've seen poos lying around here and there..and I wished owners would at least look/clean up after their dogs. Otherwise, I like this park the most so far..to the fact that I take the time to drive close to half an hour each way several times a week to this park to entertain my dogs (most visitors seemed to be locals in the area/live very nearby).

We, and the fur kids, LOVE this dog park…read more Unlike most (all?) other dog parks, this is NOT one big, flat, open, space. Whereas most parks are stripped of all weeds, plants, etc, leveled, sprinkled with few trees, benches and some bark mulch all inside one big fence, this park was designed to be different. In creating it the city intentionally left in place most of the existing plants, terrain, etc. Some trees were planted on both sides, bark mulch, and benches were added, and voilà! A new type of dog park was born! There are two play areas for your dog to choose from. One for big(ger) dogs (25+ lbs), and one for smaller dogs (under 25 lbs), divided down the middle with a dirt/gravel walking path. The first section is a large area with an obstacle course, one covered set of benches near the course, and more uncovered benches placed throughout. While this space is designated for bigger dogs, smaller dogs are welcome too, provided they're okay hanging with the bigger pups. On the west side of the park is a smaller, but equally nice smaller dog area Like on the big dog side, there's one covered set of benches, along with few uncovered stand alone benches placed throughout. Unfortunately though, there's no obstacle course on this side. The north side of the park has an entrance/staging area that has a pump, a big (plastic) bowl for water, and a couple of benches. The gates for both the big and small dog areas are accessible from there, as well as the entrance to the path dividing the two sections. There are more parking spaces on the south side of the park than on the north, so if you're coming by car I'd plan to use the lot on Ventana Village Rd (just W of Universe) which is right next to Ventana Ranch Elementary. That south side also has staging area, a pump, water dish and benches. The entrance for the bigger dogs play area is accessible from the south, but the small dog area is not. To get to there you'll either need to take the path I mentioned above, or walk through the big dog area and out to the staging section on the north end. There's only one gate into the small dog play area, and it's on the north end of the park. My only complaint about the park is there are quite a few ants in the small dog area. It's not overrun, and if your dog is spending their time running around, then they probably won't notice them. But they are there, so be aware, and watch where you sit/stand. I don't know whether the big dog side has the same problem, as we spend all our time on the side for the littles. We don't come here as often as we probably should, given how close it is to our house (about a 5 - 10 minute walk), but it really is a great park, and a nice thing to have so close to home. If you're anywhere near Ventana Ranch, you and your fur kids should come check it out!

Nice spacious dog park! Could use some work in the poop clean up but over really great. There's a…read morelarge dog and small dog section with plenty of balls around! They also have a water section with a kid pool. Nor for drinking than playing. My pup loved it!

Love the dog park. Plenty of room to run and friendly dogs and people. We are from out of town,…read morethis was a nice place to relax with our dig

Mochi and I really enjoy this small park :). There are scuzzy water…read moreBuckets that can be used and poop bags since Mochi goes like 5x when we co E

As dog parks go, this place is great. Tennis balls are laying around everywhere, there's plenty of…read morewater buckets. Lots and lots of people-seating, including permanent benches and a picnic table. There are ample shade trees too. Though there's no grass, there is a section of Astro turf where the people can avoid dirt/mud whilst standing around. The boulders are a nice touch, breaking up the topographical monotony. It's also nearby Tingley and caddy corner from a great park playground for the kids to enjoy while the parents monitor canines. It looks small when you first pull up, but once inside you find ample space for a healthy run of chuck-it. The only reason I don't give five stars is that there's no grass. I do recognize that grass would be impossible to maintain at a dog park, but somewhere... in Hollywood or Miami or something... is a dog park with lush, manicured greens, so I have to reserve that fifth star for when I find it.

A beautiful park. But a misleading message for the disabled…read more The park celebrates allowing children of all abilities to play. This is portrayed in pictures and sculptures. BUT, when we visited to use the wheelchair swings (a rarity in lots of places) - the swings were chained down and there was a sign with a phone number that said to call to have them unlocked. Unfortunately, we had driven almost an hour exclusively to visit this park only to find out you have to call to have the swings unlocked. The saddest part is that they are chained to the ground. So, then you are standing (sitting rather) looking at the possibility for fun, but you cannot use them. Long story short, no one came to unlock the swings although we called multiple numbers. (It makes sense that the swings would be locked as they could potentially be dangerous if someone where to misuse them or leave the ramp down and an able bodied child trip over them. But if this park is going to have a major aspect of its marketing be about inclusion then shouldn't there be a person present at all times to unlock one of the few features that is truly accessible? Let's face it the child with disabilities can't realistically use the slides and various other items able bodied kids can, so perhaps the approach to the swings should be re-evaluated). The park is so beautiful and really looks like a lot of fun for children and families. It is clean and spacious. There is a nice walking path around it. There is a water feature for kids who want to get out of the heat. There is exercise equipment which is accessible. There is even an area for dogs if you insist on bringing yours (although most of the park is off limits to dogs). This park looks great for both adults and children. It is also secured with safety latches on the gates so kids can't accidentally escape. Had we known one had to call ahead we would have. Thus, this is a cautionary tale. The park is fabulous BUT IF YOU NEED ACCESSIBILITY CALL FIRST.

I have been to this park a handful of times. The first time was to drop my daughter off to…read morevolunteer setting the park up. After that, we enjoyed birthday parties there and an occasional trip to the park. As my kids have grown I really haven't had a chance to go to A Park Above but it is a great park to take anyone to.

Really wonderful sports park in the far northwest. Lovely green-grassy soccer fields and ample…read morewell-maintained courts for tennis tournaments. Tennis complex has bleachers with limited views that are shaded during the right time of day. Parking lot permits tailgate views of the matches too. There's also a toilet facility with two rooms each, but alas, pit toilets, not plumbed. And obviously no sinks for washing hands. At least there's something more than a port-o-potty. At least there's something at all!

Always a good time here at the park. Well maintained and safe. Our green spaces here are very well…read moremaintained and beautiful. I bring the kids here almost every evening.

The Good: Massive piece of recreational real estate which includes a sprawling baseball/soccer…read morearea, dog run, playground and public library. The dog run alone is its own park. The playground is mighty fun, with an Indiana Jones-esque bridge running a ways above the ground, long curling slide, and the basics: bucket and big kid swings (long radius), climbing apparatus, the usual. Gorgeous view of the city and the mountains to the east. The Bad: The usual: Sand, no shade. Not a lot of picnic tables or gathering areas for families to celebrate and recreate. From the signage, it appears that air-filled bouncers aren't allowed here, not that I personally care. The biggest issue that I noted was the wind. While it was a breezy day, this park seems to be perched on peak of a hill without trees, and a light breeze turns into a full-on blizzard at times. My kid wanted to leave soon after arrival. The Verdict: On a calm day, bring the kids and make a day of it. Don't forget to snuggle your local library. This is actually possible, library snuggling. I find a nice corner and nuzzle my face into the carpet. I consider it a societal duty.

Such a big fan of this park! The area is great, the park is clean, and there's tons of friendly…read morefaces. I usually come by during the weekends. There's plenty of people at the dog park and surrounding meadows of grass. Lots of family parties and kids sports games too. I like the park's proximity to local stores if you need to make a quick stop. There's an Albertsons and Trader Joe's about 7 minutes away from the park.

While traveling with my dog, I try to get him to a dog park wherever we stay. I thought this dog…read morepark was great. Friendly dogs and friendly people. I prefer the dog park with wood chips instead of grass that may have sharp weeds. Easy to find poop!

Both water fountains broken. There's a vending machine but always out of water. Limited shade so be…read moresure and bring water for your pups!

Nice place to stop when passing through. Hours either used to be much longer--or they just never…read morelocked the gates--not sure why that changed. There are agility obstacles, a covered pavilion, benches, a picnic table, and water stations (although they seem to be seasonal). There are several bag stations and they are typically filled, but this trip all were empty. Guessing holiday travel was a factor. We appreciate that there are smaller areas for dogs that don't play well with others, but if that describes your pups, be mindful that there are multiple entrances and pass-throughs. All-in-all, this is a reasonably maintained well-lit patk with astroturf and shade. We've stopped here in all kinds of weather and are grateful to have found it.

Haynes park is beautiful and has a lot of space! The restrooms smelt disgusting but besides that…read moreeverything was very clean including the pool and slide. The only problem I didn't like to much is they do not allow any floats or life jackets for children and it is a children swimming pool. Besides that we still had a good time the life guards where very attentive and on top of watching all the children. I recommend it just make sure you are ready to watch your child the whole time!

I love parks. That's right. Parks, schools, libraries, and cafes should be the center of all cities…read morein our great Country. Exercise and recreation is incredibly important. In general, the Parks and Recreation Department in Rio Rancho does a phenomenal job of keeping the parks clean and offering classes for all ages. Haynes Park is is one of the largest and busiest parks in the area. For good reason. In addition to the swimming pool, individuals have the opportunity to play tennis, basketball, toss horseshoes, or simply take a stroll on their walking paths. Haynes also has a huge field which is utilized for organized youth sports, but is usually available for an impromptu game of soccer, football, or my favorite park pastime...frisbee. The well established park also has several huge trees that provide shade to the barbecue goers or parents watching their little ones exude happiness on the playground.