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Rio Grande Nature Center State Park
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park © John Phelan / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Mariposaville Pollinator Habitat, Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, Albuquerque New Mexico
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park © Mike Pedroncelli / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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RIO GRANDE NATURE CENTER STATE PARK
RIO GRANDE NATURE CENTER STATE PARK
2901 Candelaria Road NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico   87107
(lat:35.1305 lon:-106.6828) map location

Phone: 505-344-7240
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is located on the Rio Grande flyway, the park offers excellent birdwatching opportunities throughout the year.

There are indoor and outdoor wildlife viewing areas overlooking ponds, a native plant garden, and a pollinator garden as well as access to the city-managed trails to the Rio Grande and Bosque. The Visitor Center offers informative displays and a unique Nature Shop.

The park is day-use only, no camping

Leashed pets are allowed in the parking area and on the adjacent city trails only

Park Elevation 4,968 ft
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Location
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park is located near Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Albuquerque

Picnicking
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park offers picnic tables and grills, perfect for a family outing or group gathering.
Trails
1.2 Miles, Hiking, Interpretive Trails, Access to adjacent city trails
Birding
The park offers a variety of birding options, with over 250 species spotted throughout the year. Birdwatchers can explore two miles of trails and boardwalks through diverse habitats like woodlands, wetlands, and meadows. There are also viewing blinds for observing waterfowl on ponds without disturbing them. The visitor center features large windows overlooking wildlife areas where birds often gather.

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