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!

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.

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.

The Good: What's not to love? A sprawling urban green space, plenty of picnic tables, a fair amount…read moreof trees to keep it cool in the summertime. Four well maintained tennis courts. The play structure is pretty elaborate, with some Dali-inspired climbing instruments and some bigger kid monkey bars. Bucket swing, long chain radius; a big kid swing, too. Wood chips. The Bad: I've noticed a disturbing trend lately, concerning play slides: skid marks. Alongside the barrel of the slide I see these long black and brown lines which I can only assume belong to the rubber soles of kiddo shoes. It doesn't take a physicist to determine that these particular slides are way too steep, to the point that they're likely dangerous. My daughter and I usually take these slides together, her on my lap, to confirm that contention ("Iris, that looks way too dangerous... Let's go!"). Sister Cities has one of these slides. It also lacks shade, so summer play is an official bummer. No basketball/baseball/otherwise. The Verdict: Nice neighborhood, good space to play. I enjoyed Sister Cities and I'm really curious about the title of this park. If I lived nearby, the space would get meowt of the house. The city takes good care of this place, too.

This park has a very central location which is good and bad. Good because it's conveniently…read morelocated. Bad because it's got a lot of traffic. You have to park on the road blocking the bike lane (I hate that) you have to get out of your car into somewhat busier residental street traffic. The playground is pretty far from the street which is kinda good from a children's safety standpoint. Bad if you want to sit in the car with the sleeping baby while the bigger kids play. (It's far enough, you would have to get out) There are a lot of people passing through this park, it's definitely​ not hidden in any way. There are also a lot of random people doing nothing... Not working out, not playing, just sitting or walking through... The size of the park is nice. It's got lots of grass and tennis courts..It would be nice for a large party... But then you have the parking issue. The playground is definitely not for toddlers. It's an older kid playground

I come to this park whenever my sister is in town with my niece. It is quiet, clean, and I feel…read moresafe in this neighborhood. It has a basketball court, a play area for kids age 5 and up, and a large grassy area. There are picnic tables and fun lizard sculptures that can be climbed on. Dogs are welcome and they have a watering station and bags available to clean up after them. My niece is 2, and the playground equipment is geared for older kids. The slide is steep and there are places a toddler could fall from easily. It would be nice if some of the parks in the area had a toddler area available. I love coming here, I would go more often but I'd probably look like a creeper if I was at the playground without my niece.

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!

I really like this nice, cute spacious park! There's…read more.... -A playground for kiddos ( they have some swings now), -Large open, grassy fields to play and dance in. -A cool bridge that goes over the arroyo. -Paved walking trails. -A large covered area with concrete floor for events or gatherings. -Lots of nice shade trees. -Ample parking along the street and in parking lot. -Nice benches along the walkway. I recommend this park if you're a dog walker, sports player or family with kiddos- or really if you just enjoy being outside in a nice green space-this park is for you!

This park not far from ABQ Uptown has plenty of green grass, so in that regard I can't complain…read more They also had a basketball court and a couple different play areas for the youngsters. Unfortunately, there are no swings, so this park is practically useless for us with our infant daughter. Swings are really the only thing we can entertain her with at this age. In a few years, maybe I'll come back and change my review, but for right now, I can't heap praise on this place. Also, a cemented arroyo passes through the park and skaters and bikers have their kicks which is cool but not anything our family can enjoy. Damn, I sound whiney.

This park is located next to Mary Ann Binford Elementary (82st and Arsenal area). I was very…read morepleased when we rolled up. There are two large play structures. One appropriate for young children and one for older. My daughters (ages 2 and 4) enjoyed both structures and the swing set. Surrounding the park is a hilly grass area, covered picnic tables and a sidewalk around the perimeter. The facility was a bit run down- in need of some sprucing up, ground clean up and graffiti removal. My family will definitely frequent this park (maybe even bring gloves and baggies to aid in picking up trash) because it is convenient and fun for our girls. I wouldn't recommend throwing your next play-date or birthday party here, but if you're in the area, it's a good park.