We walked our dogs around this park for about 1.5 hours (in the shade) before heading to the…read moreairport. I loved that there were so many shady trees. And about 10 minutes to the airport too

I write a lot of reviews about parks. When I started Yelping, I was a full-time dad with the best…read morejob on the planet: my daughter was one, going on two, and I was her chauffeur to the universe, that all-enveloping, extraordinary, terrifying, delightful thing we call Life. I was also pretty connected to this thing we call the Internet. It was the rabbit I pulled out of my hat, that trick up my sleeve that unveiled local joy. Truth told, I'd lived in the Duke City the better part of 15 years and I honestly didn't think the place had much to offer either of us. And I didn't find much on Yelp, either. What followed, during that year with my daughter, were endless reviews of places I found as I toted her around the city on my bike, with the occasional drive to the Balloon Museum, indoor soccer field or hiking trail. I reviewed all of 'em with abandon. I felt like I had an obligation, as a parent, to share what we experienced. (You can find many of these reviews on my Lists, specifically "Kids Rule the 505" and "Kiddo Files: Parks".) It's a tough gig, the ol' full-time parent thing, we're always looking for something to do that doesn't involve a television screen. Yelp was, and continues to be, my best resource for parents. I know I'm late in the game discovering Hyder Park, but it's my favorite new locale on Tuesday nights. The irony is thick. In this supposedly inter-connected digital landscape, this little slice of green grass and towering trees (ooh! tall shady things!) crafts something we call Community. Food trucks, music and people. It's that simple, and the place is a blast. Beginning at about 4pm, the white folk descend in droves. (They're really open-minded and indiscriminate, promise.) The good times roll until around 8pm. Kids run wild, parents connect and take a load off, and if only for a few hours, this city looks a little like Portland. And it's free! (Including the yoga, 5-6pm. Don't think I'll be partaking in that there stretchy stuff, though.) Don't let the white people thing scare you off. Grab your calendar, virtual or paper, and pencil in Hyder Park as your Tuesday night place-to-be. It's glorious.

Okay, I'm not so keen on "getting out" to city mountains, but this was an enjoyable snowshoe hike…read moreto the rim.

Everything about it us beautiful. The drive up. The views. The trails. I can't wait to move to…read moreAlbuquerque. I'll be here all the time.

Lots of trees for shade, a playground that is decent but like most of the playgrounds in ABQ could…read morestand a bit more covering for the safety of the kids going down those slides. We stopped here for a quick lunchtime picnic and enjoyed our 30 minutes.

Sweet little neighborhood park tucked away off Montgomery, with some big fields to roam around, a…read morefew trees to climb, and some playground equipment, including slides and swings (big kid swings and bucket swings both). It's in my regular rotation, because the convenient location and fact that I've never seen it crowded make it easy to stop by, however briefly, when the kids could use some park time. I'd say this play structure is good for preschoolers but kids much older than 5-6 might find it a little boring or tire of it quickly. A great park to stop by on your way home!

Cute little park area. And was fascinating by this rock hand. I walked around and try different…read morestuff.

Cute little park I found by chance birthday party. The playground is small but Park Above-ish…read moreequipments and soft ground makes it fun for kids 2-10 years old. There's a pool (currently closed for the season), green field, sand volleyball court, bathroom facility (disgusting!! Don't use it!), and picnic areas with and without canopy. There's enough paved areas for kiddos to ride their bike too. All and all, it's a fun park. Just not sure what you'll need to do with the potty break. Diaper kids will have it easy

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.

I've only recently discovered this park. Funny, I've lived in Rio Rancho for a long time but didn't…read moreknow this was here. As a park it's OK, but not exceptional. Personally I didn't find it a pretty place to be or walk through. For me, the best thing about it is that it's close. I'll come back, to walk and get exercise. But there's many other places that are esthetically more pleasing to see than the Black Arroyo Park.

Ladders, spiderwebs, and faux rock walks. I can't believe I didn't find this park sooner! This park…read moreoffers lots of fun climbing attractions for preschoolers +. There are a couple shaded areas to sit or picnic at while watching your little ones (5-12years recommended age) play and climb. There is a ton of green grass to roll and run around in. The grass even has the little flowers that are perfect for making necklaces with! This park has a spectacular view of the mountains. The landscape is well maintained and pretty. It is also clean. The main play structure does have shade sails, but the equipment is still very hot in the sun. As the other review mentioned there is not a lot for younger kids to play on, however only a block away, there is another park a little more suited for little ones.

First time visiting this park. It was a large park full of lush green and big trees. They had…read moreplenty of benches and even offered a playground for the kids as well as swing sets featuring a tire seat. The ground is very uneven so you have to be careful as you walk around. The parking area is a bit small. Overall it was a decent park.

It's a beautiful lush green park for "golden hour" photo shoots! Huge trees, big play set (mulch),…read moremultiple swings, and a newer (not very fast) merry-go-round. It's pretty quiet during the week. The number of visitors has cut back dramatically since covid started. *It looks like Kit a Carson Park has a new sign and new name "Rio Grande Park".

This grassy park in the shadows of the East Mountains is where the AYSO soccer league hosts games…read morefor the early teen age group. Hence, I had the pleasure of experiencing the place that's way too far off my beaten path to have ended up here otherwise. It's a modestly sized neighborhood park that might be the pride of the community, with minimal bald patches in the thick, manicured grass; no piles of poop spotted, drying in the high-desert sun; shady trees turning gorgeously colorful in the autumn; tennis court and playground, which I dare say likely features no discarded hypodermics even. I think this park was well planned to accommodate the leisure needs of all your family members -- kite-flying, dog-walking, grass-jogging, monkey-barring, and tennis. Exceptions: I only saw a couple picnic tables, and no restroom facilities.

Lots of green grass and trees spaced out for shade. Playground was decent. Had an area for smaller…read morechildren. Basketball and tennis courts. We didn't stay long because I noted a person sitting alone watching my daughter play.