Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Closure — The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is closed on Thanksgiving Day and…
Posted Sep 8, 2026 - The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Announcement — Hazard limb warning
Posted Mar 16, 2026 - Hazard limb warning: Some species of trees commonly “self prune.” Poplars are most known for branch drop and cottonwoods (Populous deltoids) are poplars. Their branches tend to drop Spring through Fall with most drops happening at the time the leaves are falling. While stressors can contribute (high winds, heavy snowfall, ice, disease and insects) the branches drop under healthy circumstances as well.

Announcement — Park grounds are open 7 days a week to all visitors from 8 am…
Posted Mar 16, 2026 - Park grounds are open 7 days a week to all visitors from 8 am to 5 pm. The Visitor Center is open 9 am to 4 pm.

Announcement — Nature Shop hours
Posted Apr 29, 2025 - Nature Shop hours: Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 2 pm, Fri - Sun: 10 am - 2 pm (may vary based on volunteer availability).

Restriction — The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is a wildlife sanctuary
Posted May 20, 2022 - The Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is a wildlife sanctuary. Drones are prohibited per New Mexico Administrative Code 19.5.2.9C.

Restriction — Leashed pets are welcome in the parking area
Posted Feb 25, 2021 - Leashed pets are welcome in the parking area. Please use the bike trail to access the city trails adjacent to the park to walk your pet. Only service dogs are allowed on trails within the Nature Center.

Restriction — Smoking and open flame is prohibited in the park and…
Posted Feb 25, 2021 - Smoking and open flame is prohibited in the park and surrounding Bosque. City of Albuquerque Code of Ordinances, Article 19.