Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
2901 Candelaria Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
270 acres · 2 miles of trails
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico, covers a 270-acre preserve along the river. Features include shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on outer trails. Leashed dogs are allowed outside visitor center exhibits.
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- Park
- Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.1194, -106.6797
- Size
- 270 acres
- Trail miles
- 2
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.4 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 270 acres of room
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Dog policy
270-acre nature preserve along Rio Grande. Leashed dogs on outer trails (NOT visitor center exhibits).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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