Rotary Playground

Locals know this one’s worth the trip — the sandbox here is legit, the kind kids don’t want to leave, and the climbing structure has enough going on to keep different ages busy without anyone fighting over the same thing. The grass field is wide open and actually well kept, which isn’t always a given in Albuquerque. Shade trees do real work on hot days, and this city has plenty of those. Toss in a basketball court for older kids or adults, and you’ve got a spot that earns repeat visits. People who come here regularly tend to mention how clean it stays, which says a lot.