Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space

07/18/2024

06/27/2024

🌊If you missed our Splash Dance and Dive in Movie last night don't worry! Mark your calendars for our next one at Los Padillas Aquatic Center on Wednesday July 24, 2024 from 6:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. More information to come!

06/15/2024

Let’s play some basketball 🏀!!!!

Ready to shoot some hoops this summer? Join us for free Summer 3-on-3 Basketball at the Westside Community Center every Friday night from June 21 to August 2!

🏀 Ages 11-19
🍴 Dinner served at 6:30 p.m.
⏰ Basketball from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
📝 Registration on site

Learn some life skills before the games with our 30-minute workshop starting at 6:30. No session on July 5.

See you on the court! 🔥🏀

06/05/2024

Come learn from the best choreographers! You don't have to be a part of a dance team to enhance your skills, talent and dance moves at our Dance it Up Dance Camp! Register today at berncopros.perfectmind.com

5-6-7-8- Calling all DANCERS! Online registration for our Dance it Up Dance camp will open on May 13, 2024. Here is what you need to know:

✅Dance Camp will run from June 18, 2024- June 21, 2024 at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center located at 2008 Larrazolo Rd. SW 87105.

✅12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Bring water bottles and snacks. Dress in comfortable clothes and bring proper shoes).

✅$60.00 registration fee, includes a copy of all dance camp music.

✅Intermediate through advanced level of choreography will be taught in routines by professional choreographers. A total of 5 routines will be learned through jazz, hip hop, contemporary, pom and novelty.

✅Family and friends will be invited to watch the dancers perform what they learned all week on Friday, June 21, 2024 (time of performance to be announced).

For more information on the dance camp call Chamar Valdez at 505-681-2596 or email [email protected]

Come dance as one and let’s "Dance it Up!"

06/05/2024

There is still time to register! berncopros.perfectmind.com
Come dance with us!

Let's Dance! Online registration for our Youth Beat Dance Camp will open on Monday May 13, 2024. Here's what you need to know:

🤩Dance Camp will run from June 18, 2024 - June 21, 2024 at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center located at 2008 Larrazolo Rd. SW 87105.

🤩9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. (Bring water bottles and snacks. Dress in comfortable clothes and proper shoes).

🤩$30.00 registration fee, includes a copy of the dance camp music.

🤩Beginner through intermediate level of choreography will be taught by a professional choreographer.

🤩Family and friends will be invited to watch the dancers perform what they learned all week on Friday, June 21, 2024 (time of performance to be announced).

For more information on the dance camp call Chamar Valdez at 505-681-2596 or email at [email protected]

Come hear the beat of our "Youth Beat" Dance Camp!

06/04/2024

Happening this Thursday June 6, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.! Come watch a FREE movie under the stars at Henry "KiKi" Saavedra Community Center.

Get ready for another FREE Community Movie night! Mark your calendars for Thursday June 6, 2024 at Henry "KiKi" Saavedra Community Center. Bring your family and dinner to watch "Trolls Band Together" on the big screen.

06/01/2024

🌊See the latest update on our pools!

05/29/2024

Get ready for another FREE Community Movie night! Mark your calendars for Thursday June 6, 2024 at Henry "KiKi" Saavedra Community Center. Bring your family and dinner to watch "Trolls Band Together" on the big screen.

05/29/2024

FREE Lunch!

05/24/2024

📣Exciting news for all of our swimmers out there! BernCo Pools open this weekend with the exception of Los Padillas Pool! Here are the pool numbers if you may need additional information:

🏊Paradise Hills Pool- (505) 308-6224
🏊Los Padillas Pool- (505) 308-6153
🏊South Valley Aquatics Center- (505) 308-6241
🏊Rio Grande Indoor Pool- (505) 314-0169

05/17/2024

Setting up the movie screen for tonight’s FREE Community Movie! Join us at 6:30 p.m. at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center located at 2008 Larrazolo Rd SW.

05/15/2024

Happening this Friday, May 17, 2024. FREE Community Movie! Bring your family, dinner and snacks. Park in the main parking lot of the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center 2008 Larrazolo Rd. SW. Fun starts at 6:30 p.m. and movie 🍿 starts when the sun goes down.

Get ready for a movie night under the stars! ✨ Join us for a FREE community movie in the park on Friday, May 17, at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center Park.

Bring your dinner, blankets, and chairs for a screening of "In the Heights." See you there! 🎥

05/07/2024

Did someone say Pickleball?

Looking for something fun and new to do? Join us at the Los Vecinos Community Center for free pickleball throughout the week!

Come enjoy playing the fastest-growing sport in America. Everyone 18+ with all levels of experience is welcome!

Sign up by creating an account at berncopros.perfectmind.com.

05/03/2024

We are hosting our Home Composting Basics Class tomorrow May 4, 2024 at the Gutierrez Hubble House from 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Register at www.composter.org/ghh-composting-series

05/02/2024

Archery Camp to be held at Vista Grande Community Center!
Check out the details below.

🎯 Calling all sharpshooters! Join us at Archery Camp at the Vista Grande Community Center on May 24.

Bring your friends, take aim, and see if you can hit the bullseye! Archery tag equipment is provided. 🏹

Sign up now at berncopros.perfectmind.com or call 505-468-7500 for more info.

05/02/2024

Exciting news below!

05/01/2024

FREE Community Movie Night!

Get ready for a movie night under the stars! ✨ Join us for a FREE community movie in the park on Friday, May 17, at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center Park.

Bring your dinner, blankets, and chairs for a screening of "In the Heights." See you there! 🎥

04/30/2024

Come dance with us at our Cinco de Mayo dance at Los Padillas Community Center!

Come join us for our senior Cinco de Mayo dance at the Los Padillas Community Center (2117 Los Padillas Rd. SW). Featuring tasty food, games, music, and even a photo booth!

All of it's happening from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. Don't miss out on all the fun!

04/29/2024

Let's Dance! Online registration for our Youth Beat Dance Camp will open on Monday May 13, 2024. Here's what you need to know:

🤩Dance Camp will run from June 18, 2024 - June 21, 2024 at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center located at 2008 Larrazolo Rd. SW 87105.

🤩9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. (Bring water bottles and snacks. Dress in comfortable clothes and proper shoes).

🤩$30.00 registration fee, includes a copy of the dance camp music.

🤩Beginner through intermediate level of choreography will be taught by a professional choreographer.

🤩Family and friends will be invited to watch the dancers perform what they learned all week on Friday, June 21, 2024 (time of performance to be announced).

For more information on the dance camp call Chamar Valdez at 505-681-2596 or email at [email protected]

Come hear the beat of our "Youth Beat" Dance Camp!

04/29/2024

5-6-7-8- Calling all DANCERS! Online registration for our Dance it Up Dance camp will open on May 13, 2024. Here is what you need to know:

✅Dance Camp will run from June 18, 2024- June 21, 2024 at the South Valley Multipurpose Senior Center located at 2008 Larrazolo Rd. SW 87105.

✅12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Bring water bottles and snacks. Dress in comfortable clothes and bring proper shoes).

✅$60.00 registration fee, includes a copy of all dance camp music.

✅Intermediate through advanced level of choreography will be taught in routines by professional choreographers. A total of 5 routines will be learned through jazz, hip hop, contemporary, pom and novelty.

✅Family and friends will be invited to watch the dancers perform what they learned all week on Friday, June 21, 2024 (time of performance to be announced).

For more information on the dance camp call Chamar Valdez at 505-681-2596 or email [email protected]

Come dance as one and let’s "Dance it Up!"

04/25/2024

Softball 🥎 time!!

Hey, softball fans! Registration for our Summer Adult Softball League is underway. 🥎

Season Start: Friday, May 31
Team Fee: $880 (includes $25 non-refundable registration fee)
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 15

📅 Schedule:
Sundays - Coed
Mondays - Women
Tuesdays - Coed
Wednesdays - Seniors
Thursdays & Fridays - Men

Secure your spot today! Visit berncopros.perfectmind.com to create your account and register your team.

Interested or have questions? Contact our Sport Coordinator, John "LJay" Smith at 505-681-2602 or at [email protected].

04/25/2024

🍿Let’s go to the Movies! We are hosting a FREE Community Movie in the Park!🍿

🎥 Friday, May 17, 2024. - 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Movie will start at sundown).
🎥South Valley Mutipurpose Senior Center Park- 2008 Larrazolo Rd SW 87105 (park at the center)
🎥Bring your dinner, blankets and chairs. No glass containers please.
🎥Feature of the night- In The Heights

🍿For more information call- 505-468-7341. See you at the Community Movie in the Park!🍿

04/11/2024

We have it all at Paradise Hills!

Basketball, pickleball, and volleyball - OH MY!

The Paradise Hills Community Center has it all. And the best part is... it's free!

🏀 Open Gym - Adult Basketball
TUESDAYS: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

🏓 Open Pickleball
WEDNESDAYS: 7 - 9 p.m.
DAILY: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

🏐 Youth Volleyball
FRIDAYS: 6 - 8 p.m.

For questions, call (505) 314-0245.

04/05/2024

Splash Dance & Dive-in movie happening Friday, April 5,2024!

🎞️ Friday fun-time alert! 💦

Bernalillo County's Rio Grande Indoor Pool at 2312 Arenal Rd SW is throwing a Dive-In Movie showing of "Elemental" tomorrow, April 5, from 6 - 9 p.m.

Enjoy free popcorn, sno cones and a splash dance one hour before the start of the movie. Cost is regular admission. Call 314-0169 for more info!

04/01/2024

☔️Don't let the cool weather fool you into thinking it's not spring break!😎
🏊Come swim with us at the Rio Grande Indoor Pool this week. Hours listed below.
🌊Join us on Friday, April 5, 2024 for our Splash Dance & Dive-in Movie. Feature of the night- Elemental! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the cost is regular admission.

04/01/2024

Registration is now open for our 7 week Summer Program!

03/27/2024

All BernCo offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024! Enjoy your spring break day!🌸🌼🌺

Happy Spring! 🌷 Please note that Bernalillo County offices will be CLOSED this Friday, March 29, for Spring Break Day.

Have an "egg-cellent" weekend! 🐣

03/26/2024

☀️Have you started to plan your summer? Registration is now open for our summer recreation program! Choose the community center near you and register today!🕶️

01/09/2024

Mark your calendars for our 2024 Summer Youth Basketball registration. You can register online at berncopros.perfectmind.com starting Monday January 22, 2024 through March 24, 2024. For more information contact Ashely Gutierrez, Sports Coordinator at (505)934-8469 or [email protected].

01/08/2024

Join us for a series of six, in-person classes about farm business planning. In addition to learning more about different business topics such as licensure, taxation and revenue, record-keeping, market-opportunities and accessing capital and government resources – the series will be an opportunity to network and build community with new and beginning farmers.

The sessions are free and will be held in-person at the Bernalillo County Extension office (1510 Menaul Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107) from January 23 – February 27, Tuesday evenings from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. RSVP to [email protected] so we can prepare for space and refreshments. Walk-ins are also welcome.