Tower Pond Park

654 reviews

601 86th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

www.cabq.gov

+15057685353

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Tower Pond Park is a Park located at 601 86th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. It has received 654 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 stars.

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Hours

Monday6AM-11PM
Tuesday6AM-11PM
Wednesday6AM-11PM
Thursday6AM-11PM
Friday6AM-11PM
Saturday6AM-11PM
Sunday6AM-11PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Tower Pond Park: 601 86th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

  • Tower Pond Park has 4.1 stars from 654 reviews

  • Park

  • "Pretty big park"

    "My kids don't play sports here so I won't comment on those facilities"

    "really good place to walk and play some sports, we been coming here since middle school"

    "Great for all ages"

    "You would think with such a large part that has such a I guess I use the word large again not following but visitors I guess large group of visitors daily that they'd have some sort of canopy or something to cover the playground it's freaking summer in Albuquerque New Mexico the equipments like 10 times hotter at least like 10 degrees hotter than it is outside if not more my daughter can play on that but that's what she wants to do during the day is go to a park so we ended up leaving"

Reviews

  • elf 6

Pretty big park. Main park sits in a valley circled by a 3 ft rot iron fence & paved walking trail. Lots of parking on West side with a smaller grass area in NW corner of parking lot. There's a skate park, dog park & play equipt. for smaller kids. There's a covered gazebo with a couple picnic tables in the playground area. There's a nice mixture of plants & trees. Grass isn't bad. My dogs haven't stepped on goatheads. The dog park has a self locking gate with 2 separate gated areas. There's a dog water fountain too. Don't know if it works yet. Still too early in the season. A lot of teams practice here. Haven't had any issues with space available.
Playground
2 twisty slides with a roofed platform. Tire swing is strong enough to support bigger teens. Picnic area conjoined. Separate large skate park. Looks like kids have a lot of fun skating on it.
Dog-friendliness
Always see people walking their dogs on leashes here. Enclosed double area for dogs to be safely unleashed.
Picnic area
2 picnic tables next to playground equipment. Covered for shade.

  • S L-R

My kids don't play sports here so I won't comment on those facilities. We stopped coming here because I kept finding used condoms and needles ON THE PLAYGROUND! There were always people (usually older men) sitting in their cars staring at us. And a big white van selling candy, or I hope that is what they were selling (not on any sports day). I know a lot of families bring their kids to play and sit in their cars, but the people I saw never seemed to be associated with any kids. This experience has been the same the 2-3 times I have been to this park. We do occasionally go here to fly kites in one of the big open fields. But I avoid the playground like the plague. It is a small and boring playground anyway. My kids' official name for this park is "The Sketchy Park."

  • Ricardo Hdz

really good place to walk and play some sports, we been coming here since middle school. a few years later lol (32 now) we still come here everyone is calm for the most part if you keep to your self no one bothers you. great side walk for bikes or strollers, good distance to have a good run or walk. parking alot is big so never have to worry about parking far or not seeing your car unless your down at the grass, its deep and you wont see your car. but its pretty safe and ive never had issues here... could be a bit cleaner but overall great park...

  • Chris Montoya

Great for all ages. Beautiful view of Sandia mountains and lush green space used for picnics and soccer. Lacking a restroom which is a major inconvenience. The climbing wall is one of the highlights definitely draws attention for all the kids, unfortunately needs some improvement, missing pegs, super slippery and a major injury risk. Suggestions: Paint a textured rubber paint for grip on climbing structure so feet don't slide and add some pegs back. My girls had a great time here but like anything improvement is needed in time.

  • Olivia Rimbert 's Dad

You would think with such a large part that has such a I guess I use the word large again not following but visitors I guess large group of visitors daily that they'd have some sort of canopy or something to cover the playground it's freaking summer in Albuquerque New Mexico the equipments like 10 times hotter at least like 10 degrees hotter than it is outside if not more my daughter can play on that but that's what she wants to do during the day is go to a park so we ended up leaving

  • Tashawnee “Onnee” McC

It looks nice from afar but once you are up close you can see the tagging and basically the wear and tear it has gone through the years. It does have a nice steep grass area next to it and a skate park but the playground needs to be cleaned up or have some maintenance done. Other than that it does it purpose which is keeping your kids occupied and letting them run off their extra energy. There is a usual traffic through there so it does have it's good and bad about the place..

  • Cristi Mendoza Sanchez

This dog park on 86th is usually pretty nice however its TERRIBLE right now!!! Tons of weeds everywhere and it's the weeds with goat heads on them!! My 3 huskies keep getting stickers because nobody has came to clean the weeds out. Where is the city at?? Please clean up this dog park!!!!!!! This is outrageous!!! Dogs deserve better than this.. 8.29.23 -update for tower dog park: It’s been fixed up since my last review, however the doggie trash bags are never dispensed….

  • Eugene Quintana

Great for kids and skaters in the day time I guess. Not exactly the best place to take your girlfriend for a picnic or to relax. Especially at night. Wouldn't go there at night. People have died here. But i mean it's a park. People die all over. Either way. Stick by your chils while here at evening time. I mean. Your child shouldn't be out of your sights in general lol.

  • Hayley Menapace

The grass is pretty and well taken care of. The playground is nice and the skatepark is nice as well. There is a dog park for large and small dogs. My only complaint is there was a lot of dog poop on the asphalt trail that goes around the park. Lastly the baseball and softball park are close off from the public.

  • unchill being

I didn't find much joy when I saw the playground was in bad condition (vandalism and falling apart). But other than that the got a place to go skateboarding and ride bikes They also got a grass field in good condition. In conclusion I would come here to play soccer, go jogging, ride bikes and go skateboarding.

  • Johanna Freeman

Aside from not having any bathrooms or if they do their hidden this place is awesome for all ages there is a nice track to walk or jog a playground and a skate park. It is well maintained but the picnic tables could use a little cleaning. Other than that we love my daughters and I go there almost every day.

  • Greg Jaramillo

Lots of litter, yet I count 13 trash cans, and 4 dumpsters, and a large trailer type dumpster. I also see several people digging in these RECYCLING BINS. I never see them picking up the trash, but this is common everywhere. Shame on you litter bugs. Also there are syringes in the playground.

  • cookiemonster7682

Tried twice to use this dog park and it still has a sign that says closed Sept 9 2022......ITS DECEMBER 10TH 2022. They also put down that stupid wood chipping that makes it awful to walk on amd my dogs doesn't like running thru the park anymore and he's a young husky.

  • Linda Gomez

beautiful park, I moved there when there was nothing but dirt when the City held meetings at the Mormon church on Sage asking the community what we wanted there. Sadly its a new park but the reputation is bad news for the newer community being formed. I've since moved.

  • Kenny Dillingham

Nice park. The city has done a nice job with the park. Sadly, the park often gets abused by the users, especially around the recycling point, which is very handy. I wish people would take more pride in such a wonderful area the city has put together for our community.

  • Monica Zamora

This park is notorious for police activity. If its not street racers meeting up its kids shooting or fighting. There are drug deals at all times of day as well. If I could rate this park negative stars I would. I would not recommend this park to anyone.

  • JESSICA BACHICHA

The park is really nice they have a great skatepark and baseball fields. The biggest issue I have is drug deals are being done right in the parking lot in broad daylight. There needs to be more police presence here to help keep the kids safe.

  • Miss Kitty

My daughter is new to skateboarding so this weekend we checked out a few skate parks. The only negative about this skate park is it is pretty far from our house. Other than that it had shaded seating for the people watching. It was well lit

  • Lucas Martinez

Nice track, decent dog park, there are usually some nice shady spots in the grass for the kiddos to play or to just lounge out and enjoy the outdoors. There are a few people who don't care and seem to throw trash wherever they like, other

  • Isaac Milleson

Cool park, fun for the kids and dogs, aside from black widow spiders at the skate park, it's a nice place to bring the family. Some ugly graffiti and trash, but that is a product of the crowd that hangs out after the park closes.

  • Diamond D.G.

Nice,clean,big lots of space for dogs to run lots of gated areas for all sizes/types of dogs. Very nice Non-judgemental people/dog owners oppose to some people at dog Parks that Judge you by the breed of dog you have.

  • Matthew Jackson

Nice skate park and huge grassy area, the playground itself is a bit small but it was a very busy and family friendly park. Nice place to enjoy the remaining warm weather and fly a kite or something with the kiddos.

  • Miracles Lopez

I Love it cuz My Christ is also across the Street it's called Tower Baptist Church .. So Tower Park is a Safe park ... If u LOVE Cars and beatiful TruCks on Sunday nights omg there's amazing Vehicles . God Bless

  • Alexandrea Todd (Alley)

Park has a skateboard park, playground with play equiptment, a lot of grass to play soccer or other outdoor contact sports on...seems like a great safe park that families and kids can use on a regular basis!

  • Danny Brooks

Walking track, baseball field, skate park, huge open grass area. What more could u ask for? Oh, maybe for dog owners to pick up their dogs feces on the walking paths. Other than that. Dope park

  • Felicia Collins

People should clean up after themselves, what a shame to leave your garbage around a place where children are going to play. Otherwise a decent playground and beautiful surrounding park area.

  • Lauren Whitehurst

The park is overall pretty nice. I think the city could do a better job at maintenance and cleaning. The dog park is nice as well. Sometimes, it has stickers which stinks for the dogs

  • Daniel Chavez

This has to be the worst park in the whole state. Bush trees everywhere and where's the grass it looks like crop circles. 1 star is too much for this park our kids deserve better.

  • Tina DeBary

Nice place seems to be a "Go to place" it's a nice location and a big open area to play whatever. And when the sunsets then it has brittle lights. Also equipped with cameras.

  • Miss V

Tons of parking, lots of grass, dog park, track to run, baseball parks, covered picnic tables, and skate park.. sadly the playground has very little stuff for kids..

  • Gabriel Rodriguez

It was great the Church of the door was there having a play preaching spreading the gospel the truth God bless them and the church saving lives through Jesus Christ

  • Elijah Castellanos

I love this park it holds a very special place in my heart because ive made so many good memories here and i woildnt want to trade any of those for the world.

  • Jay “JoKerDaGrEaT” Ant

Awesome fields and nicely kept up. Lots of parking but on game day get there early. Skate park is also nice. Lots of space and plenty of running room.

  • Eileen Martinez

I like the design of the park,it is a nice place to go for a walk in the early morning, but it needs a little more attention with picking up trash.

  • Michael Vecchitto

Had alot of fun! The place has a ton of different equipment and playscapes for a wide age group of kids and adults. Well designed and planned.

  • Joshua Love

This park is beautiful! I was thoroughly impressed. I didn't go to the playground area but the grass was green and there was plenty of shade.

  • Richard Pellecchia II

Amazing park!!! Clean, well taken care of and very large. Perfect for all ages. Great place to relax and have a picnic! Please don't litter!

  • Paulene Mowers

We like running on the soft dirt trail or road... some people don't be responsible on there dogs poos here and there on the walk trail...

  • BIG Ziggy

Beautiful, has a dog park, has a walking path, has a skate park. Has increased security. Has more police presence to keep everyone safe.

  • Brittany Martinez

go here to walk the track whole my kids ride around on there bikes.. wouldn't let my kids go alone but a nice place for the most part..

  • Daniel Northcutt

Great park. The kid loves the skate park. Nice jungle gym area. Great track for walking. Lots of grass area for picnic or party.

  • Gaby Galaviz

In good condition maintenance wise it's a great park for children has a skatepark and a great area for exercise Trail all around

  • Eugene Martinez

It's a big and beautiful park !!! My friend just had a bday party them for his son and had a water slide down the big hill !!!!

  • Raymond Sweetland

Great park for an early morning walk around very clean park. Some nice people my focus is a nice long walk on my day off.

  • Stefan Jackson

Mane tower been the spot for years now. Since WSB was there. But yeah it's great for the family or whoever. Tear it up!

  • Polly S

Nice place to have lunch
Playground
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Dog-friendliness
Very
Picnic area
Yes

  • Robert Chavez

Awesome space very clean good parking very cool skate park awesome for kids or for walking in the mornings or evenings

  • Filiberto Tapia

Beautiful Park huge play area huge toy area Skate Park 3 youth baseball fields parking a walking trail dog park clean

  • savajess

Huge, grassy park with lots of shade. It has an ok playground and an awesome skate park. No bathrooms. Good parking.

  • Amaris Barela

Love it! There's a separate area with just grass. Nice for kicking a ball around. And it had a nice fence around it.

  • Victor Trujillo

Just a peaceful park. Friendly walking park ppl. and dog park. Talented youngsters at thier own at the skate park.

  • Zzzz

Looks good just an issue of trash being thrown around not sure why people can't throw trash in the trash cans

  • Delilah Fernandez

Children were drug dealing and open fire on one another . But this park was great until that incident Occured

  • Pablo Romero

Always bring my dog here. He loves it. Huge park w dog areas, skate park, food vendors and walking trails.

  • Capry Crockett

Great place to go for walks with my dog. fun exciting and full of people ‍‍♀️ …

  • Mimi Smiles

My kids loved it wouldn't mind bringing them back here again in the summer it was cold when we went

  • Nichole Angeline Sandoval

This place was very clean and seemed to be a pretty safe place to let your kiddos have some fun...

  • Claudina Guzman

Good jogging trail but the kids area is small and the park is ghetto. Quite a few shootings here.

  • Garry Cramins

Nice park, well maintained. Safe for families... Didn't see any needles, could not believe it...

  • Carl Hedlund

I went to the park with my nephews to test out my nephews new skateboard They had a lot of fun.

  • Ryan Thomas “The Gem in II” Petropoulos

Far on the west side of Albuquerque, but a fun spot. Nice skate set up for lines. Not busy.

  • Geena

Beautiful park with a walking/running/biking trail. I have always enjoyed coming here.

  • Damian Trujeque

Very nice place to take a walk or BBQ. Also has a big skate park and baseball fields

  • Miz Kim

Nice walking path around the park. Rowdy crowd at night, best to go in the daytime.

  • Melissa Barreras

The kids always enjoy going there I love to lay in the grass while they're playing

  • Debra Serna

Beautiful park. Has a football practice area, a baseball field and a skate park.

  • A. Trujillo

Lots of parking, shaded even! Would be a great place for family get together's.

  • Angel Crowder

My son has football practice here. The park is clean and lots of parking.

  • D Mucho

Just a really good park, especially for your kids & to walk your doggie!

  • Robert Stafford

Nice park got all the amenities but got watch out for trouble makers.

  • Rahmed Sambra

This place is great to hang out with friends and have picnics.

  • Thomas Gutierrez

Nice skate ⛸ and bike park and a regular park also. …

  • Michael Trujillo

No much needed water or refreshments were available.

  • William Fritzsche

Love this park. Always very clean and green

  • Rueben Sanchez

Had a great time with my granddaughter.

  • E M

Nice park to go for walk with pets.

  • Rowan

Great park to hang out at!

  • jullianna gomez

Great park during the day

  • John Corcoran

Great park! Go outside

  • Luis Esparza

I mean it's alright

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