Well worth the search, this park is elusive and calming. I have never experienced such amazing…read morequiet. It did remind me a little bit of Venice canals. loved this place. we'll be back fo sho

McDuffie is a unique park, the city's only hidden park!…read more Pros: It is close to UNM and other schools like Jefferson Middle- distances from Central campus: 3 min drive, 8 min bike ride, 30 min walk. -Although it's hidden, there are 7 entrances, making it easy to access. -It is a good size: 13,000 sq ft. -It's secluded: good for intimacy & peace; in a quiet neighborhood w/ kind residents. -It has several strategically placed benches -It supports wildlife: there are several tree species which provide shade, ~41 different bird species (including roadrunners!) -There are weekly happenings! (such as tai chi classes) -Dog park: It's practically fenced in, there are water bowls placed by a resident -A place to play soccer, read a book, walk your dog, have a picnic, study or meditate, or simply RELAX! -It has a HUGE Free Little Library- free books! or a place to donate old books. Cons: There is no parking lot available, only street side parking. -The neighborhood it's in is close to known crime district. -It is not easily discoverable. (thank goodness for these reviews!) -It has a lack of amenities: no playground, no restrooms, no picnic tables. -There are lots of mosquitos (especially in summer) -Many owners let their dogs off the leash. -The park prohibits glass containers/alcohol -Hard balls (baseballs, etc) are prohibited in the park. OVERALL: McDuffie is good for the average park-goer, its entrancing location makes it FUN!

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.

Great park located in a central ABQ area with parking on 3 sides of the park with a church parking…read morelot on one end to overflow into. Has tennis courts and a lot of shady area with grass in good shape. There are no restrooms. I am in a Meetup group that has picnics there four times a year and the same people also play volleyball there weekly and they all love the place.

Super large park with sports fields, playground and tons of grass to play on. There's trees so you…read morecan hide in the shade. Parking lot on site. I couldn't find bathrooms.

This park is grassy and full of big beautiful trees that are perfect for climbing. The playground…read moreis big enough to maintain a kid's interest and enthusiasm for at least an hour, and there's plentiful seating in both shady and sunny spots. A birthday party would probably be a great success here, especially with supplemental kites or frisbees or other throwing things. The grassy field is sizable enough for kickball and other such terrain-sprawling sport. We had a compelling game of pine one ninja (think live-action fruit ninja, sub Dowel rods and pine cones). There's a quaint earthen walking path on the far side of the park that, I believe, leads to a pedestrian sidewalk passing over I40 and leading to the Winrock mall. There's also A bunch of well-maintained tennis courts, which I thought were for public use but appear to be restricted access... tennis club or something? I don't know for sure; better check with google on that. There's imposing chain link fences surrounding them, and while tunneling under may be difficult due to the asphalt and turf perimeter, you could probably climb them if you really wanted to play when the courts were closed. * Yelp does not condone criminal trespassing, and their views are not necessarily reflected in my satirical advice on circumventing restricted access. One star deducted because of bathroom access. There's one in that... tennis club?... building, but of course your bladder relief is then at the mercy of their hours of operation. Go play here. Just go pee first.

I recently relocated to this area for work, so I've been in the mood to check out the neighborhood…read moreon my lunch breaks. I came across this park and it is very nice. The Hahn canal goes through this park, breaking in a "Y" fashion. But the park is big, so even though the canal is here, it really doesn't take much away from visitors using it. And there's lots to do. There's a nice tennis complex, with 4 tennis courts. There's plenty of space for walking, which is what I like to do. And there's a swing set for the kiddos. There aren't many picnic tables, but plenty of grass to sit on. Just bring your own blanket to place on the ground to enjoy a meal that you've brought with you. I go here each weekday, so maybe I'll see you there. :)

Great park with lots of open space. A play area for the kids is also awesome it's conveniently…read morelocated in the middle of town.

Next to the Albuquerque Museum is the Tiguex Park, which is pretty large for a community park. I…read morewas here twice during my stay in Albuquerque, NM. Once late evening and once mid morning. I had time to kill so I came to this park on two separate occasions. Not that I wanted to, but I just so happened that I did twice. This community park is fairly large but smallest size. The grass is green and looks like it's been well maintained by the city of Albuquerque, or at least the local people who are assigned to maintain it. During my experience here at Tiguex Park, it was not much people here besides me walking around and 48° weather, so not much action here. Even if it was in the middle of the day or the evening, not much people are out and about, at least here during this timing of the year at early November. I basically walked thru the park and observed the motionless playground equipment that was installed here. No foot traffic but just my footsteps on a chilly fall / winter day. The grass was green. Everything seemed perfect and normal here, minus the people in the community that goes behind it. I feel that he's here being that I was on vacation. It was nice to just casually walk through and admire the park for what it is. It was nice and definitely peaceful here. I did not go on any of the play structures that the children and some adults use in this park because I may get injured and I didn't want that. And so, this is a typical community park in old town of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Nothing too special about it, but it was nice and spacious for anybody and everyone to come and enjoy these outdoor spaces. The over experience here at Tiguex Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico was pretty cool, inviting, and invigorating. I managed to find a sitting area and just sit for about 20 to 30 minutes each time. I was here to enjoy the landscape that was Albuquerque, and taking the fact that I was on vacation and needed a little breather. There was not much people here at all, so I had to place all to myself. I was on the way to find lunch and came across this park. The area is beautiful and you can tell us it was maintained daily. The grass is definitely greener than most parks that I've come across so that's a good thing. There's no security here, just wide open space for the community to play. For the most part though, my experience here at Tiguex Park was good and relaxing. But that's it. It is definitely clean and very welcoming for those who like to utilize the park for play and mental health. It is definitely a good place to be if you're in Albuquerque, New Mexico . With that said, it is definitely recommended for you if you have time to spare just to check this place out. I know I did it and I am better for it. Tiguex park is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the old town District. It is across the street from the Albuquerque Museum. The address is physically at 1234 Main St. here in Albuquerque. Like all community parks around the country, there is no admission fee. Free, free free. It is awesome to have simple pleasures be free. As far as parking goes, your best bet would be to find street parking wherever you can find it. As for me, though, I ended up being at the two New Mexico museums in the area and happen to be walking through the park afterwards. I was dropped off by either a friend of mine who lives in the area or via Uber. Not sure about if Albuquerque public transportation system, if they can get you through here, but best bet is to check online to be sure. Of course, there's always Uber and enough to get you here or anywhere you want to go. For the most part though, they enjoyment of this park. In Albuquerque was invaluable and a good one. If you're ever in town, swing by here and enjoy it because it is that good. I guarantee it. 5.0 stars for the over experience. Support local! A+

Tiguex Park is stunning, and the perfect place to take a stroll, especially after an evening rain…read morelike the one on Saturday night! We always take our dog pack with us when we vacation, and they loved the park as well. It's great for picnics, yoga, and just overall family fun. Recommended! 5/5

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.

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!

This is a nice park deeded to (and now maintained by) the City of Albuquerque when High Desert…read moresubdivision was built in the Nineties. Good tennis courts. Good kid playground equipment. Decent basketball court. Nice area for a soccer or wiffleball game. A xeriscape demonstration area. You'll see a lot of people walking their dogs - pretty much always. They aren't supposed to be off-leash, but you will generally see a few that are - and their owners are generally on top of them. Not a grim amount of dog "dirt" left behind - lots of bags and receptacles provided, and they're generally used. You'll see lot of tennis and pickleball. Sometimes there are swarms of kids; sometimes just a few; sometimes none. The park is pretty and is well maintained by CABQ. If you're looking for a calm place to have a coffee or a picnic lunch, give it consideration.

I love this park...it's a clean, lovely park and has all the safe and great neighborhood feel. You…read moresee kids playing, adults having a talk and doing a picnic..and people walking their dogs. What I particularly love is that it has a very dog friendly vibe and I could take my dog for a walk steps from my home, knowing that it's a safe place for him and for me. The park is pretty clean. I think people who visit this park do a great job of cleaning up after themselves (minus a few dog poops that I saw around a park, which I hoped was due to unintentional unnotice of dog owners...and not intentionally leaving them there!). The park has both sand and grass area...they clean regularly (their trash is never full!) and provide free dog poop bags for those who forget to bring their own as well. The only drawback is that aside from a few big trees around a park, there's really not much shaded areas for you to hide from the heat. So, make sure you come when it's not 85F+ out. For me, since I live super close by...this temperature/no shade area isn't an issue for me. However, if you are walking from afar or driving here...maybe time it well so you or your loved ones (kids or dogs) don't get heat stroke!

I love this park! It is super clean and it is always filled with our beautiful neighbors. It's a…read moresuper safe place for kids to play and a really joyous place. There is a lot of fantastic park equipment for kids as well as plenty of grass and trees for ambiance. A lot of people love to walk their dogs here and it's a great place to do it! Our Parks and Rec department keeps it clean and that makes it a fantastic place to have parties. The neighborhood is really friendly and that makes this an extra fun park! We really enjoy even just parking here and enjoying a quick bite together when we just have a few minutes between errands because it feels like a break from it all!