GARDEN: Rio Grande Bosque

GARDEN

Rio Grande Bosque

Downtown Albuquerque borders one side of the Rio Grande. On both sides of the river we have the Rio Grande Valley State Park. The area is great for cycling on the bike path, hiking trails, watching birds and just finding a restful spot in the city.

According to the City of Albuquerque website:

Established by the State Legislature in 1983, this Park is managed cooperatively by the Open Space Division and the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD). The 4,300-acre park extends from Sandia Pueblo in the north through Albuquerque and south to Isleta Pueblo.

The Rio Grande bosque offers a unique environment in arid Albuquerque. Large cottonwood trees, coyote willow, and New Mexico olive create a cool, shady forest and provide habitat for beaver, numerous bird species, turtles, and snakes.