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Tingley Beach

Posted June 28th, 2007 by jimdunntx
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Days and Hours of Operation:
Tingley Beach is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year
Appropriate for:
Families
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Contact Information
Phone Number:
(505) 768-2000
Fax Number:
(505) 764-6281
Email Adress:
biopark@cabq.gov
Web Address:
http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/tingley/index.html#HOW...

Location(s)

1800 Tingley Drive SW
Albuquerque, NM, 87102
Associations
A Part of:
Albuquerque Biological Park
Other Facilities:
Tingley Beach Cafe
Store:

Tingley Beach Outfitters

The Tingley Beach store sells fishing and hunting licenses, a full range of rods, reels, tackle and bait as well as ice, souvenirs, t-shirts, hats and other items. Hours are from 10am to 4pm daily. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Phone number: (505) 248-8522.

Specifics of the Recreational Area
Rentals:
Bicycles
Rentals:
Paddle Boats
Rentals:
Model Boats
Resources:
Lake(s)
Resources:
Bicycle Paths
Activities Allowed:
Fishing
Activities Allowed:
Non-Powered Boating
Activities Allowed:
Model Boating
Activities Allowed:
Bicycling
Resources
Discounts, Specials and Coupons:
Special Offers
Local Events:
Events
Photo Gallery:
Photo Gallery
Pricing:

Facility is Free of Charge

About:

Tingley Beach features three fishing lakes, a model boating pond and a train station with gift shop and food service. During the summer only, Tingley visitors can rent pedal boats, bicycles and model boats. Tingley Beach is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year and is free to the general public on a first come, first served basis. Tingley Beach cannot be reserved. There is no fee to access Tingley Beach. Man walking his dog at Tingley Beach

Want to get outside and exercise more but can't find the time or place? Prefer to walk near a lovely lake? With clean restroom facilities nearby? Want to bring your dog too? Tingley Beach has it all! Tingley Beach is a clean, safe and beautiful facility for your walking exercise. Come to Tingley Beach and join others getting fit in Albuquerque - we are open every day!

We've taken the guess work out how many miles walkers travel at Tingley. Try any of these easy and level trails around the ponds described.

For Persons with Mobility Disabilities top

There is an accessible ramp at the Children's Pond for children with mobile disabilities. Adults with a mobile disability accompanying children who are fishing may find it easiest to assist their children by fishing off the wooden dock at the Children's Pond.

A wheelchair accessible ramp is available at the Central Pond in front of the Train Station. Preference is given to adults and children fishing with mobile disabilities.

The Model Boat Pond is accessible by a ramp to the water's edge.

Tingley Beach is continuously patrolled by Albuquerque Police and BioPark Security Officers. New Mexico Game and Fish Department officers randomly check fishing licenses. 

History:

The series of ponds, originally known as Conservancy Beach, was built during the 1930s by diverting water from the Rio Grande and later renamed in honor of Clyde Tingley. After the beach was closed to swimmers in the 1950s, it was used primarily for fishing. Tingley Beach was thoroughly renovated starting in 2004, and was reopened to the public in November 2005.