Park Use & Rental Requests
Albuquerque's city parks are open to everyone. Parks are for public use and most are on a first-come first-serve basis.
In order to reserve a park for your next family and community gathering, review the Park Use Requirements, Park Special Conditions, and either apply online for a Park Use Permit or call the Sports Office.
Park Use Requirements
- Portable restrooms must be placed on dirt or concrete (permit required).
- The City of Albuquerque does not provide restrooms for private events.
- Parks must be left clean and trash hauled away.
- Only gas or propane grills are allowed in parks. A fire extinguisher is required. Use of grills and other restrictions are determined by the Fire Marshall's Office.
- For events, insurance may be required.
Special Conditions Requiring Park Use Permit
- Inflatable "fun jumps" or "bouncer houses"
- View information about inflatable jumpers.
- To report unauthorized usage of inflatable jumpers, call 505-242-COPS (242-2677).
- Groups over 100
- Tent or canopies (stakes prohibited)
- Live music, bands, or amplification systems
- Serving or selling food to the public
- Publicized events
- Street barricading
- Portable restrooms
- Dunk tanks
- Organized recreation
Park Rules
The following items and activities are prohibited in city parks:
- Glass containers
- Vehicles on grass
- Staking of tents (blocks, sandbags, and water-filled barrels only)
- Pony rides
- Fireworks
Read the City of Albuquerque's Park Ordinance
Park Reservations
In general, reservations are not accepted for parks.
If your planned park usage involves one or more of the Park Special Conditions, please complete and return the Park Use Permit.
The Park Management Division requires two weeks notice to process a Park Use Permit. It may take up to two weeks to review and receive approval for your proposed park use. If your event is less than two weeks away from your date of submittal your request will be denied. Please provide at least two weeks prior to submitting any inquiries into approval status.
The following outdoor areas can be reserved outside of the Park Use Permit process:
Park Reservations contact information
Other City recreation facilities can be reserved or used but are not covered in the online Park Use Permit process. See methods below for reservations.
- Shelter or Community Center
- Organized field sports, such as soccer, Baseball, rugby, or football: 505-224 -6682
- Softball Field Use: 505-224-6682
- Swimming pools
- Open Space reserve areas