Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Rio Grande Nature Center State Park

Parks Directory of the United States / State Parks / New Mexico

Location: In Albuquerque, at the west end of Candelaria Road; take Exit 157A (Rio Grande Blvd) off I-40 or Exit 227 (Frontage Road) off I-25.
Facilities: Nature trails, group shelter, visitor/nature center, classrooms, library, viewing areas, restrooms @di).
Activities: Naturalist-led hikes, wildlife viewing, nature study programs.
Special Features: Park is a wildlife refuge and nature study center in the heart of Albuquerque, with a trail system along the river, classrooms, and a glass-walled library with viewing areas . It lies along the Rio Grande Flyway, an important migratory route for Canada geese, sandhill cranes, and various species of ducks and other waterfowl.
Address: 2901 Candelaria Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-344-7240;
Fax: 505-344-4505;
Web: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/RGNC.htm
Size: 170 acres land. Elevation: 5,000 feet.

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