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LIST: Open spaces in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Albuquerque is home to a myriad of open spaces scattered throughout the city. These spaces offer a convenient way to get back into nature without venturing out of town. KRQE has compiled a list of these open spaces. You can find it below: A forest approximately 53 acres extending from the north boundary of the Nature Center to the southeast side of the Montaño Bridge. It was dedicated to Aldo Leopold on Feb. 15, 2009. He is 'considered the father of modern wildlife ecology.' The city said Leopold's efforts eventually led to the creation of the Rio Grande Zoological Park, Botanical Gardens, and the Rio Grande Nature Center. A canyon provides easy access for anyone wanting to view petroglyphs. There are three developed trails ranging from 5 minutes to 30 minutes round trip. The East Mountain Space consists of five different areas: Carolino Canyon 40-acre facility requiring group reservations Juan Tomas Open Space 1,290-acre area with elevations ranging from 7,300 feet to 7,760 feet Tres Pistolas (Three Guns Springs) 105-acre property with elevation from 6,140 feet to 6,400 feet John A. Milne & Gutierrez Canyon Open Space 300 acres with elevation from 6,100 feet to 7,600 feet San Antonito Open Space A 168-acre property among the earliest pieces to be set aside by the city for the enjoyment of nature A 640-acre park with an elevation of about 6,500 feet. The landscape supports piñon-juniper habitat, including chamisa, Apache plume, scrub oak, cane cholla cactus, blue grama grass, bear grass, and soapweed yucca. 577 acres in the South Valley housing the Open Space Administration Offices, the Brent Baca Memorial Disc Golf Course, an off-leash dog park, and a special use off-road vehicle park. The Open Space Farmlands consists of five areas: Candelaria Nature Preserve Albuquerque's Open Space Division's first piece of farmland Los Poblanos Fields Open Space 138-acre farm west of 4th St on Montaño Road Hubbell Oxbow Farm 87-acre parcel of South Valley farmland just outside of Albuquerque city limits Alamo Farm 20-acre North Valley farm Open Space Visitor Center Farm 24-acre farm ideal for watching Sandhill Cranes Recommended for advanced riders and hikers, the trails pass through varied volcanic and geologic features. Closed on May 19 to be re-repaved. Access points: Alameda Boulevard Paseo del Norte Montaño Road Campbell Road Central Avenue NE Marquez Street Rio Bravo Boulevard One of the largest petroglyph sites in North America. You can view designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers from 400 to 700 years ago. Up to 400 petroglyphs can be seen along this 1.5-mile round-trip trail. This is considered the densest concentration of petroglyphs at the monument. 4,300-acre park extending from Sandia Pueblo to Isleta Pueblo. Located on both the east and west of the Rio Grande. One of the Open Space Division's newest acquisitions on the westside. Phase one is currently underway. A 2.25-mile trail loop on the north mesa accessible through La Madera Road. 560-acre parcel is popular with Placitas residents. Locations: City's Singing Arrow Community Center and archaeological site City's Open Space Route 66 Tijeras Education Center Carnué Land Grant Hall Bernalillo County Open Space Tijeras Remediation Site Village of Tijeras Camino Primera Agua Par Formed over 100,000 years ago and now managed by the National Park Service. Contains multiple areas: Petroglyph National Monument Piedras Marcadas Canyon – trails to ancient petroglyphs Boca Negra Canyon – three trails leading to ancient petroglyphs Rinconada Canyon – 1.3-mile trail leading to ancient petroglyphs Volcanoes – the remains of five dormant volcanic cores Grasslands Preserve – undeveloped and closed to the public Paseo de la Mesa Multi-Use Trail Shooting Range State Park – fee area for target shooting La Boca Negra Horseman's Complex – equestrian facility with miles of jumps George J. Maloof Memorial Air Park – for the use of remote control airplanes, control line airplanes, helicopters, and cars Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.