Tingley Beach
Located adjacent to the Rio Grande Bosque, Tingley Beach consists of fishing ponds that are open to the public, free of charge. All anglers are required to have a New Mexico fishing license. You can purchase a fishing license here. New Mexico Game and Fish representatives and/or ABQ BioPark Security will be monitoring for license compliance.
Tingley Beach also offers wildlife watching, paths for running and walking, and model boating opportunities.
Please be respectful of other users, the environment and waterfowl by observing Tingley Beach rules and regulations.
Use of Tingley Beach is first-come, first-served. No reservations or timed-entry tickets are required.
Grilling is restricted during fire season and varies as fire risk changes.
Please note that the Train Station and the Cafe are currently CLOSED. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food and beverage items, especially water.
Fishing
The Central Pond and Children's Pond are restocked approximately every 3-4 weeks by the New Mexico Game and Fish Department.
Anglers ages 12+ need a valid NM fishing license. Admission to the ponds is free.
- Fish from dawn to dusk!
- Read the latest fishing report
- Central Pond
- Catch & Release Pond
- Children's Pond
Explore, Boat, Relax
Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors.
- Train station, grilling, and Cafe
- Boating at the Beach
- Hit the trails (dogs welcome)
- Watch the waterfowl
Upcoming Events
Visit the ABQ BioPark Calendar
Latest BioPark News
Reticulated Giraffe Camilla Gives Birth to Healthy Female Calf
Wolf Pups Born at the Zoo as Part of Conservation Plan
ABQ BioPark Welcomes New Gorilla, Says Farewell and Good Luck to Gorillas and Giraffes
Solar Panels Being Installed at the BioPark
Sprouting Young Gardeners
ABQ BioPark Animals Featured in National Geographic Photo Ark
Teachers from New Mexico Schools Converge to Learn about Incorporating Ocean Science into the Classroom
The ABQ BioPark Goes Wild
Otters Make Themselves at Home
ABQ BioPark releases 48,000 Rio Grande silvery minnows this fall
Holiday Gifts for Zoo Animals
Fall and Winter Busy for Gardeners
Zoo Welcomes 3 New Cheetahs
Ghost Ranch Restoration Project
Animal Wellbeing is Our Number One Priority
Shelldon Makes a Big Move
Ivory Coast Zookeepers Visit ABQ BioPark
