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 (RioGrande 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 ofAlbuquerque, with a trail system along the river, classrooms, and aglass-walled library with viewing areas . It lies along the Rio GrandeFlyway, 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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