Sandia Lakes Recreation Area

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Days and Hours of Operation:
See website
Appropriate for:
Families
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Contact Information
Phone Number:
(505) 897-3971

Location(s)

11143 Highway 85 NW
Albuqeurque, NM, 87114
Associations
Store:

If you forget your fishing pole, or just want a snack,
there is a Bait and Tackle store to meet all of your needs.
The store also contains the Harvard Water Quality Classroom. The classroom is equipped with microscopes, computers, sampling equipment and other learning materials to
educate students about surface water quality.
The classroom is available by reservation only.

Specifics of the Recreational Area
Resources:
Lake(s)
Activities Allowed:
Fishing
Resources
Discounts, Specials and Coupons:
Special Offers
Local Events:
Events
About:

Sandia Lakes Recreation Area is a carefully maintained multi-use park covering 40 acres of mature cottonwood bosque along the Rio Grande River. Located on NM 313, just north of the intersection of 2nd and 4th streets, it offers an ideal escape from the urban environment. Visitors can enjoy year-round fishing, cool, shaded picnicking, or just strolling on improved trails through one of the oldest bosques in the southwest.

With fishing, wildlife viewing, picnicking, a playground, and a softball field, the Lakes caters to families and groups who are looking for a getaway to nature. The canopy of cottonwoods blocks the sights and sounds of the city, providing a sense of exclusion from the hectic pace of city life and a pleasant recreational experience.