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!

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.

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.

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!

Kids had so much fun with fountains. Don't forget to bring a towel! Lots of families having a good…read moretime.

This park was named after my Great grandfather , my grandmother just lived right around the corner…read moreand this park was a frequent stop often with all the family and taking pics of the generations that had been born since his passing. Now I live in Texas andy grandmother passed in 2005 so that was the last time we saw the park . I hope the heights enjoy it as we did. Cherie Bolles Great granddaughter of Lawrence C. Bolles

The Good: Bocce ball! Small dog park. Tennis courts. Decent play structure, slanted for the…read moreyoungish set. Swings. Unique tiered leveling allows kids to tell secrets about Santa Claus while mom/dad obliviously talk shop with the neighbors and throw the ball to Lassie. The Bad: No recreational expanse for games/soccer tournaments, whatever, it's a small place. The Verdict: Oh, man, the views around here. Every time I visit the foothills I get jealous, we were there as a storm front approached, talk about dramatic skies with a Sandia/Mordor backdrop. But the bocce ball court(?) was the real take-away. Lovingly maintained by locals with a rake to smooth things out, there's a bench dedicated to some guy who obviously loved this little spot, and underneath the bench -- yes! -- a set of bocce balls in a bag. All I could think, and say aloud, was that if this park was located in my 'hood, ain't no way that bocce ball bag would be there in the morning. This is public recreation in the Heights, y'all, these people respect the commons.

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'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.

Took dogs here for an afternoon walk, and they loved it! The park is exactly one mile when you take…read morea loop around it, which was the perfect length for my dogs since they have short legs. Lots of friendly people out walking and people playing games in the grass. Lots of shade for resting and cooling down. Beautiful park. Dogs thought grass was delicious.

This is a wonderful park up in the northeast part of Albuquerque. There's no real dedicated parking…read morespots for the park, but it seems everyone just parks around/along the park. What I like about this park is just that it's a park that people in this community actually use. There were people playing sports, walking, hanging out around a park and walking their pets. It also really did seem very safe and nice around the partk/area (which isn't the case at all parks). If you are around the area and have some time to kill, you can check out this spot. A loop around a park doesn't really take long. Even a rather slow walker like me did a loop in less than 30 minutes!