I recently visited this park to investigate whether it was appropriate for my employer's, Company…read morePicnic. Although I decided against it because the park is too small and parking is too limited. I really liked the park. It has a playground, really cool looking monkey bars, awesome super long slide, picnic pavillion, BBQ grills, many picnic benches, multiple baseball fields, and just has that Santa Fe beauty that you've come to expect! I added 14 pictures that I have included as well. I think this would be a great place to take a child and have a picnic.

Very nice after the remodel rest rooms !! !! !! ! Build…read moreby COMMUNITY Development Fundsw in the 1970s !! !! !! Originally it was the Regal Airport !! !! !!

Take a walk, y'all! What a joy to take this easy stroll across the primo Santa Fe pedestrian…read moredistrict. A sweet little path abuts the sweet little canal, with lovely trees and seating areas, and seamless transition to Plaza window-shopping. Parking opportunities line the walk (at least where we were), some by the plaza, metered, but others farther off are free. Honestly, it was a delightful way to spend 4 miles and a leisurely Tuesday afternoon in Santa Fe. You should take a walk too!

Not much of a river. Also a lot of graffiti still there leftovers from 2020 protest period. It…read moretakes away from the city s beauty.

The Ranger was friendly! $20 per car, cash or card. The hike trails are both about 1/4 of a mile…read more Prepare to get your shoes and legs wet if you go through the bottom trail. Top trail has a few steep sections. We spent a little over an hour (hiking both trails). Got some good pictures and enjoyed nature!

This waterfall blew my mind! I didn't know that such a large waterfall existed in NM! I'm so glad…read morewe hiked it, and I'll be back! The water was pretty frigid, but still fun!

Hillside Park offers great views of Santa Fe, as well as provides historical information about New…read moreMexico and Santa Fe. It's accessible, close to the city centre and the paved walkway makes it easy for all to enjoy. We visited Hillside Park, as it was recommended by a local. It's not a very long or steep walk at all. The walkway is paved with railings and a few steps. Once at the top you can see the Cross of the Martyrs and views of Santa Fe. That's in itself a reason to visit. But what I liked most about Hillside Park is the historical plaques along the walkway, detailing the founding of Santa Fe from its first settlers to when it became a part of the United States and New Mexico today. It is also the historic sight of Fort Marcy, a military reservation in the mid-1800's when U.S. declared war on Mexico. With this trail you can see more informational signs about the war and fort. I would definitely recommend for visitors in Santa Fe to check out Hillside Park, not only for its city views but to learn about the city's history and its significance in the U.S. So glad we came here!

Overlook park to get a view of the city and get some steps. The gate and railing separate Fort…read moreMarcy Park at the top from this park and cross partially funded by the Catholic Church to recognize the 21 Franciscan priests and friars killed in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 led by Popé (not the Pope), according to a plaque. There are visible signs of consternation on some of the plaques that this recently built park makes no mention of the atrocities that lead to the uprising. Nonetheless, I found the one sided history laid out in the plaques to be educational because it made me look up people and the events.

Really wonderful park in heart of Santa Fe for young, old, 2 and 4 legged. Big playground area with…read moreplenty to climb and run around. Also a unique series of nicely landscaped trails with plenty of benches. Big grassy areas for picnic, and several tables as well. Well done! The parking lot was a bit hard to find. It's on a short narrow road - Callejon- off of Paseo de Peralta. It's a small road, easily missed. It's like an alley behind a big building, parallel to the railroad tracks. If you miss it, turn into Camino de la Familia (next turn onto another small road but more visible) - there is a paid lot there with access to the park. Both my dog and I enjoyed this park!

This review is for the park. The Playground feels as if it was created 10 years ago and things have…read moregone wrong since then. Some of the slides are literally gone, while others could not be used because the ground is too far from the bottoms. Some of the toddler area interactive objects are cute and fun, but altogether it seems like things have gone long forgotten here. Parking is one dollar an hour. All of the rope climbing stuff looks cool, but my kids are kind of young for that.

I'll never get tired of the view towards the Rio Grande River from Overlook Park in White Rock. On…read moreevery trip to Northern New Mexico (however far apart), you'll find me here (hot or not) admiring the scenery. Last week was but one experience that I hope to repeat.

We came back in May and it's just not as nice. No waterfall. It's hotter. The sunlight is so bright…read moreand air is drier so there's less color saturation/contrast in the area. Sept and October are the months to visit.

The Santa Fe Botanical Garden is exceptionally well-kept, providing a fantastic chance to immerse…read moreoneself in the distinctive beauty of the New Mexican Desert. The walking paths are easy to follow, clearly marked, and offer beautiful views of the native flowers and plants that thrive in this environment. We took our time exploring all the different sections of the gardens, making the most of our visit. It truly was such a lovely, peaceful atmosphere for a quick get away from Albuquerque on the 4th of July.

I go to a lot of botanical gardens when I travel and this one was just ok. For the $16 admission…read moreprice, I'd say skip this one. It's small and you will be done in an hour at absolute most if you go really slow and take your time. The garden itself is beautiful, but for how large it is and the time you'll spend here it's not worth it. It is neat to see plants native to New Mexico here. Staff was friendly, and the gift shop had some cute things in it. Only porter potty bathrooms here. Located right by the other museums, so its a cool stop if you are in the area but honestly I'd say skip it and just walk around the museum plaza area instead.

We visited Pecos National Historical Park today and absolutely loved it! The scenery is beautiful,…read morepeaceful, and full of history. The trail was relatively short and very doable for us. It wasn't too difficult, and there are places along the way where you can sit, rest, and just take in the incredible views. We never felt rushed and were able to enjoy the walk at our own pace. The ruins and the surrounding landscape are absolutely beautiful, and it was fascinating to see and learn about the history of the people who lived here. This ended up being one of those unexpected stops that we were really glad we made. Definitely a thumbs up from us! If you're visiting the Santa Fe area and want something scenic, historical, and not overly strenuous, Pecos National Historical Park is absolutely worth the trip.

Sweet stop if you need a little stretch of the legs…read more This historical park is well maintained and pretty awesome. I loved the interactive parts along the route. It can get hot and sunny so bring a hat and sunscreen on the trail.

Wow!! Last day in SF. So glad we made it here before we left. It is quite a drive thru a…read morebeautiful neighborhood. Friendly volunteer told us about everything. Lots of birds! They have feeders near the buildings and beautiful gardens. At the feeders we saw mtn chickadee, spotted towhee, cassins finch, townsend solitaire, scrub jay, white breasted nuthatch, pine siskin, pygmy nuthatch, juniper titmouse, white wing dove, dark eyed junco and a couple of deer. We then walked the trails. Not far and fairly easy. We walked down the canyon trail to get near the flowing water. There we saw another white breasted nuthatch, townsend solitaire and a brown creeper. Also a squirrel with a long tail and long ears. The weather was beautiful and cool. Great place!!!

What a fun place to explore! Lots of lovely vegetation,…read morenumerous birds, a great climbing area (see photo) a nice gift shop and fun haiku sprinkled around!

This is a very well taken care of trail that is very easy for people to see quite up close. You…read morecould possibly have a stroller or wheelchair here and still see a lot. There are seats all throughout the routes. The first third of the trail isn't as shaded but the entire last portion is quite shaded. There's also a bathroom available about 2/3rds of the way to alcove house. The history is amazing. Glad we are preserving this place and sharing it with the public.

One of my favorite national parks that I have ever been to and hiked! STUNNING. I love that you can…read morehike up the ladders on one of the hikes here. That hike definitely is not for the faint of heart and pushed my limits at the top (you are high and it seems scary) but it is one of my most memorable hikes all around for the scenery and unique experience. A must visit! For those who don't to do the ladder hike, you can still walk to the bottom of it and look up and get a good view. So there is something for all levels here. The scenery is gorgeous. It does get windy here sometimes (we had a lot of wind blasting us as we were climbing the ladders) so be careful and be prepared for that. The nature all around is beautiful. Additionally, there are some tables so you could bring a picnic. Staff in the visitor center is very friendly and has lots of great recommendations of what to do here or nearby. A must do! This was the highlight of my trip to this area and I can't recommend it enough :)