The North Domingo Baca Park, which is an ongoing project of the City of Albuquerque has the finest…read moresurface courts of all the public courts in Albuquerque. It is an honor to be squeezed out once spring rolls around so the high school can practice from 4 to 6 PM but otherwise the courts are generally available and well visited. One of the great local pros Amanda runs tenacious groups from 12 to 2 and you can easily learn something by playing in an adjacent court. The rates seem reasonable, and the people all seem to know each other well and enjoy their time together as well as improving, smash his doubles strategy and coming to the net. It's not uncommon to find someone claiming to be the local marshal of the place cleaning up debris and letting the participants know of upcoming schedule changes. I find the nets somehow are always the right height. The active bocce ball and wall climbing chords immediately north of the tennis courts, as well as the birding new swimming complex that has been under construction for at least the last three years make one feel that this is the center of physical activity in North Albuquerque. The people are all very friendly and somewhat competitive. There isn't a lot of dispersion in talent among all the people who play there, but there seems to be a fair amount of good Nature competitiveness and play and I think that is one of the hallmarks of Albuquerque outdoor it seems to me that no matter how much the city has invested its citizens have reaped and 10 times that amount in their enjoyment, their longevity and their cardio

This park is my favorite spot for a run, a walk with my dog, or a bike ride with my son. It's…read morealways lively with people doing their own activities, which makes it feel safer--especially in the early mornings or late evenings. There are plenty of options for people of all ages, including a designated area for dog training and socializing. The park also provides plenty of dog waste bags in case you forget yours, along with tennis courts, workout areas, and lots of shaded spots to relax. I highly recommend this place

Seemingly small park that really isn't. It's surprising well equipped with a huge grassy area,…read morewalking trails, horseshoe pits, picnic areas - some covered and the requirement for all parks kids toys - swings, slides, etc. There's a small duck pond - no fishing, swimming, wading or feeding the animals. For all the times I've been there it's rarely busy. A hidden green escape in a xeriscaped world.

Still a great park. Nice benefit for the Taylor Ranch community …read more Typically a nice level of usage: not too much, not too little.

The Good: If Washington Middle School Park had a righteous, punk rock uncle, Bianchetti would be…read morethat park. It's a split personality of old school climb 'n slide alongside a Dali dreamscape of ropes, rings and trippy things. Woodchips. Two big kid swings and one bucket (limited radius). The green is expansive, with plenty of room for soccer or flag football, trees line the perimeter. Basketball, half-court (high five!). Lots of trash cans, benches and areas to relax while the monkeys go ape... wild. The Bad: Yet another ABQ park with no shade, making this place off-limits during the hot summer hours of the day, which is essentially three months of the year. Shade is such an important investment, people! Visit any shade-less city park that's 5+ years of age and you'll find that our brutal rays absolutely punish the equipment, melting and fading the plastic. Anybody understand the logic of metal materials on these grounds? Me either. The upfront cost of installing some shade sails atop these areas might initially hurt, but they've gotta pay off in the long run. They certainly ease my concerns about skin cancer. The Verdict: I'll get off my soapbox, it's nearly impossible to find a shaded park in the 505. This park is gorgeous. It's definitely better for the elder set, toddlers won't find much to do here, but who cares. Brilliant execution.

An excellent neighborhood park with mature trees that provide welcome shade, well-maintained grass,…read moreand a lovely playground that has some interesting climbing elements. There is not a dedicated parking lot so I parked on the street next to the playground. I did not see any restroom facilities either, so I'll keep that in mind next time I plan an afternoon there with the kids. It was clean and in good repair (the playground equipment looked relatively new) and there were lots of kids there enjoying the swings and climbing web and jungle gym. Some mature trees on the west side of the park shaded part of the playground and there was a small canopy over one of the pieces of equipment but most of it was in the sun in the late afternoon. Will definitely be back!

I appreciate this park for its abundance of trees and grass and for the memorial to those that…read moreserved in the Great War. It's really a pleasant place and ideal for a picnic or for the food truck and movie events that have been taking place on Sundays recently. But there are a few things I wish this park had: 1) A play are for children with swings and such. 2) More benches and tables for picnics. 3) The chess tables that New York City has. Oh, how I miss playing chess in the park.

This is a park we use for meet and greets with our rescue animals. It's usually not very busy with…read morepeople but occasionally groups gather at the end near lomas which leaves a good area to the north. The park is fairly clean majority of the time but it has been kind of trashy a few times. Hey it's Albuquerque so that's to be expected.

What a great little spot. The trails were well maintained and clean. The visitors center had a lot…read moreto explore and see. Perfect spot for kids to see a lot in a small area. Their observation pond offers many comfortable viewing options indoors and outdoors. Bathrooms are clean. $5 to park or you can park in the neighborhood which is about .15 miles from the state park's parking

This is an excellent nature center for people of all ages and abilities. There are lots of…read moreeducational exhibits and lots of nature observation areas. It's overall a great place to visit if you love nature and the outdoors.

It's a small park, yet it's okay. Parking is limited. There are no courtesy plastic bags here to…read moreuse just in case your dog goes number two, so for this place you must BYOB [bring your own bags] if you bring your pooch along. There is a small play structure for young children; the swings are swings. In the mornings I will see different homeless people here; I also see other canine owners walking their pets. There are times markets are set up, and they look fun. Due to parking issues and time constraints I have yet to go to a market here. Morningside park is on my dog's five mile route, so she really likes stopping here to smell the grass. It's usually watered, so it feels nice and refreshing in the mornings. I like the shade, bench, and picnic table. This place earns three stars because I can tell my dog likes chilling out here for a while.

This is a great neighborhood park. The city has done a great job of maintaining it and keeping it…read moreclean. There are dog bags so people can clean up after themselves. As for the play area for kids everything was in good condition and clean.

So I decided to get my booty up off the couch and head out for a walk. Headed east on Matthew I…read morefinally have a moment to walk through the, park which I've wanted to do for sometime now. Lush green grass, beautiful shade trees, not enough in my opinion, & lots of open space. This park is nice for family outtings including birthday parties & BBQ's. However you might want to bring a few awnings as shade is limited in the areas not associated with the playground. It's a nice park for a stroll around the perimeter, it has lots of room for soccer practice and not a lot of heavy traffic. I think I'll walk through here again soon on a nice overcast day.

The Good: Shade! Sunshades surround each play structure in this park, and while they're not…read moreperfect, when the sun beats down during the middle of the day, the shades generally protect the kids and keep them relatively cooler. Wood chips-yay! Newish play structure. Neatly kept green lawn, large enough to host most activities. Four big kid swings. Trees encircling the playground and scattered throughout the park. The Bad: No tall slides for the older set. Extremely limited bucket swing chain radius for the younger set. No picnic tables or structures for families or large groups to spend an afternoon around. The Verdict: For a production this audacious, it's kind of uninspired. My daughter gets bored at this place rather quickly, and I think it has to do with the limited interactive, hands-on activities available. That said, this is a carefully maintained, gorgeous park in a quiet neighborhood and it's well worth visiting.

This is a nice quaint park in SE Abq's Ridgecrest area. (Yes I'm writing this review as I'm…read morewalking the park) There are picnic tables and benches through out. So I'd say it's a good "picnic in the park" kinda park. There isnt a jungle gym for the kiddos but you can always bring something from home to entertain them. :-)

I frequently pass through here when I go on low-motivation runs in an attempt to get some exercise…read more It's a good place to fall asleep under a tree after a run. Relax. Stare at the clouds in the sky. Overall, I would describe the park as a nice patch of comfortable grass with some trees that offer sufficient shade. Sums it up nicely.