Family & Community Services

09/06/2023

Get into the fall flow with free Monday evening yoga. Classes are back starting September 11 at Dennis Chavez Community Center!

09/06/2023

Coming soon... an expanded Wells Park! While demolition work is underway, the Johnny Tapia Community Center will be closed to the public. Find organized pickleball and volleyball at Barelas Community Center and open gym time at Barelas, Los Duranes, Dennis Chavez, and Herman Sanchez. Monday night yoga resumes on September 11 at Dennis Chavez

09/02/2023

Tai Chi for everyone, every day of the week. Explore this ancient martial art for free at a community center near you. Sign up at play.cabq.gov

09/02/2023

Thanks to support from the One Albuquerque Fund, we can help more people stay in their homes. Visit a Health & Social Service Center near you for eviction prevention resources, utility assistance, food, and clothing.

09/01/2023

🌟 September is Recovery Month! This month is all about raising awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting one another in our paths to healing. Recovery is for everyone: every person, every family, and every community. 🌍💜💙
Join Albuquerque Celebrates Recovery events this month:
Recovery Powwow: September 15th 1 p.m.-8 p.m. at Johnson Field
Recovery Celebration: September 27th, 10 a.m-2 p.m. on Civic Plaza

08/23/2023

Want to use your free time to learn Spanish? New classes start next week at Singing Arrow and Holiday Park. Register for free at play.cabq.gov

08/17/2023

✨New Class Alert✨
Watercolor with Liz Archuleta at Singing Arrow and Westgate Community Centers. Free for members and all supplies provided!

@ Westgate every other Friday, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Upcoming classes: August 18 (make-up class) and 25; Sept. 8 and 22.
@ Singing Arrow every other Monday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Upcoming classes: August 21, Sept. 11 and 25.

08/15/2023

Come join us to fun improving your flexibility, strength, balance and posture.

Classes are FREE with community center memberships. Visit play.cabq.gov for membership registration.

*Please bring your own mat*

08/12/2023

Paper Quilling is back this month! Sign up for a free class at play.cabq.gov

08/11/2023

An appreciation post for our excellent service providers! We contract with the the Senior Citizens' Law Office to offer a variety of free legal resources to seniors who need them.

08/10/2023

Volunteers from Citizen Church ABQ recently lent a hand to help move our hotel conversion project forward. We are adding 90 new units of affordable housing that will begin leasing at the end of the year. Thank you for your work!

08/02/2023

Our youth employees know that fentanyl is nothing to take lightly. As part of their staff training this summer they heard from the NM National Guard about the dangers of fentanyl and how to keep themselves and their communities safe.

08/01/2023

1,2,,3, PLAY
Today Snow Park Community Center got to Play and learn all about music on the piano.

07/29/2023

Cruzin into the School year is almost here! Join us for back to school fun tomorrow on Civic Plaza from 10am-2pm! Pre register now at cabq.gov/cruzin

07/29/2023

Summer comes with all kinds of fun, including a STEM day with our very own Sandia Labs!

07/27/2023

We love our TALENTED kids!
Proud of of the show put on by our Community Centers and Therapeutic Rec programs!

07/26/2023

The Los Griegos health fair is coming up on July 27th! Come out for school supply giveaways, health resources, and more.

07/24/2023

July is & our favorite classic combo is a Park and Community Center!

Go check out the brand new playground and computer lab at Holiday Park, or catch a free yoga or tai chi class. What's your favorite duo?

07/22/2023

*drumroll* Aaaand the 2023 interleague basketball 🏀champions are Los Duranes and Dennis Chavez community centers!! All teams should be proud of their strong play and excellent sportsmanship. Albuquerque Public Schools watch out for these future MVPs 👀

07/21/2023

We are looking for more "Show Cars" for our Cruzin' into the School-Year event! If you would like to sign-up, click the link below!
https://forms.gle/oW5BvZiY6xEe4zKD8

07/20/2023

Community Recreation School-Year Program registration begins on Monday, July 24 at 8 a.m.

(Please note that registration for Holiday Park CC will begin at 12 p.m.)

Programs begin on Monday, August 7.

Call sites directly for schools served and transportation information.⁣
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Register at play.cabq.gov⁣
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07/19/2023

Congratulations to Albuquerque Housing Authority on their new Broadway/ McKnight development! This project adds 54 new units of affordable housing, with some reserved for active and retired US Veterans. The City was delighted to help facilitate some of the financing for this project.

07/19/2023

We had so much fun at last week's Sports & Karaoke Teen Night and we're looking forward to getting Crafty at Singing Arrow Community Center this week! Registration is open at cabq.gov/teen-nights.

07/18/2023

Happy , ABQ is proud to be recognized by thNational League of Cities for our summer programs that serve over 35,000 kids across the city every year

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07/17/2023

is the perfect time to visit Herman Sanchez community center and Park!
They offer English classes Tuesday and Thursday,
pick up basketball Mondays and Wednesdays, and the East San Jose Pool next door can help you beat the heat from 10a.m- 4p.m every day.

07/16/2023

Help prevent su***de in your community. Sign up for a FREE QPR training from our partners at the New Mexico Department of Health at cabq.gov/qpr

07/14/2023

Operation Cool Down: This weekend (July 15-16) the splash pads at Wells Park and Cesar Chavez community centers will be open extended hours, from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. both days. The community centers will be open for bathroom access as well

07/13/2023

A day on the job for city youth employees!
Damian and Annie, Lifeguards at Rio Grande pool, teach swim lessons in for kids age 6-14, oversee a calm lap swim, a raucous rec swim, doordash food for themselves, and clean the pool up for the next day.
"I enjoy my co-workers and getting to meet new people every day" said Damian
Ava and Erica help out in the Office of Equity and inclusion, working with constituents in many communities around the city.
"I've loved my experience here. It's been unique and I don't think many teens get to do what we do," said Ava.
Cherish works with kids at Wells Park community center, leading them through coloring, monkey bars, games, snack, and basketball until their parents come to pick them up.
"I love working with these kids, Every day is different than the last," said Cherish.

Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation

07/12/2023

Zoo Day!
The kids at Barelas Child Development Center took learning on the go with a visit to ABQ BioPark where they learned about animals around the world.
Enrollment is open for the City of Albuquerque's 5-star early childhood education programs. Call (505) 767-6512 for more information.

07/12/2023

The annual Health Fair at Los Griegos Health and Social Service Center is back on July 27th! Get all the things you need for your family before we head back to school.

07/10/2023

For this week of we're talking about the FREE programming at Los Duranes Community Center and park!
🥞Senior meals Monday-Friday from 10am-1pm
🧘‍♀️Yoga Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm
🏐Adult Volleyball Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays 9-11am.

Tell us your favorite thing about Los Duranes in the comments.

07/03/2023

What are two things that are just better together? Peanut butter & jelly, hot cocoa & snow? July is & our favorite duo is a Park and Community Center!
Check out the brand new Barelas Park and catch a free yoga or ceramics class at Barelas Community Center.

City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation

06/28/2023

High 5 A Hero!

Last week, as part of our Summer Program, Albuquerque Police Department & Albuquerque Fire Rescue spent time teaching kids about the important work of our first responders 🚒🚓

06/27/2023

Setting up an apartment from scratch can be difficult and expensive. We partnered with Adelante Development Center, Inc. and America's Mattress to secure 85 mattresses and bed frames for families coming out of homelessness.
The GiveABQ resource center offers essential household items for anyone in need. Call (505) 341-4483 for details and donation information.

06/25/2023

Henna classes are back this summer! Three dates to join us: June 28th @ Cesar Chavez Community center, July 22nd @ west mesa community center and august 9th @ Dennis Chavez Community Center.

Visit PLAY.CABQ.GOV to register

06/23/2023

Summer basketball is underway 🏀 with fierce competition between community centers. Taylor Ranch won this game but who will take home the ultimate summer championship?
Follow the action on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at community centers across town

06/23/2023

Help is here! The John Marshall Health and Social service center offers support to those in need with food boxes, clothing banks, utility and rental assistance, and emergency hygiene products. Call (505)-848-1345 with questions about eligibility.
John Marshall also accepts clothing donations Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., men's and toddler clothing always needed.
Find a Health and Social Service Center near you at cabq.gov/family

06/21/2023

The path from unhoused to housed is rarely a straight line. That's why we help our unhoused neighbors with everything from food boxes to housing vouchers. Learn more about our multi-faceted approach to homelessness at cabq.gov/homeless.

Homelessness is a harsh reality in Albuquerque and we’ve outlined a multi-faceted approach to try and help as many of our unhoused neighbors as possible. Our approach factors in preventative programs, emergency shelter, supportive housing, and more. In collaboration with our community partners, we’re addressing immediate needs while working to enhance Albuquerque’s system of care by building the Gateway Center to provide centrally located wraparound shelter and services.
Call 505-768-HELP(4357) for housing programs, shelter information, and food, shower, and clothing resources.

06/15/2023

Kids Cook!

This week Barelas Community Center is hosting Kids Cook to help kids ages 9-12 learn how to cook safely and skillfully and have fun. Today Kids Cook helper Javon taught the kids to make pizza dough, sauce and salad. Ramen is the next item on their menu.

06/15/2023

Construction on the Calle Cuarta housing development is underway to add beautiful and needed affordable housing units to the North Valley. Congratulations to our partners at YES Housing Inc.