The City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department is encouraging sports teams, leagues, and community organizations to plan ahead and reserve athletic fields and recreational facilities for practices, games, tournaments, and sports activities throughout the year.
From neighborhood ball fields and soccer fields to tennis courts, pickleball courts, skate parks, pump tracks, and specialty facilities, the city offers a wide range of recreational spaces that support organized sports and active lifestyles across Albuquerque.
Organizations interested in reserving City athletic facilities should begin by contacting Parks & Recreation staff with their preferred dates, location, and intended use. Staff will explain facility availability, reservation requirements, estimated costs, insurance requirements, and necessary paperwork. Depending on the type of facility being reserved, applicants may be required to submit a user agreement, reservation request form, certificate of insurance (COI), deposit, and other supporting documentation before a reservation is finalized.
For leagues seeking seasonal field assignments, Parks & Recreation recommends submitting requests by the following deadlines:
• Spring season requests – February 1
• Summer season requests – May 1
• Fall season requests – August 1
“Great seasons start with great planning,” said PRD Director Dave Simon. “Get your requests in early, and we’ll help get your team on the field.”
Leagues participating in the seasonal allocation process submit practice schedules, field requests, required paperwork, and insurance documentation for review. Requests received by the seasonal deadlines are considered during the City’s field allocation process, where historical use is taken into account when assigning fields. Leagues that participate in the seasonal allocation process are invited to attend quarterly field allocation meetings to help coordinate facility use and maximize access to City athletic fields.
After assignments are completed, leagues receive schedules identifying their approved field locations and times. Requests are accepted year-round, and field space that is not assigned through the seasonal process may be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservation Contacts:
Skate Parks, Pump Tracks, Horseshoe Facilities, and Wells Park Multi-Use Court
balloonfiestapark@cabq.gov
505-768-6062
General Athletic Facility Reservations (Athletic and Multi-Use Fields, Softball Fields, & Tennis and Pickleball Facilities)
https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation
Parks and Recreation Sports Office
505-224-6682
Balloon Fiesta Park Reservations:
In addition to athletic facilities throughout the city, Parks and Recreation manages reservations at Balloon Fiesta Park, one of Albuquerque’s premier event venues.
Balloon Fiesta Park offers:
Reservable Grass Field Space
505-768-6062
https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/parks/balloon-fiesta-park/reserving-balloon-fiesta-park
Indoor facilities and Event Venues
505-768-6062
The North Launch Field, Sid Cutter Pilots’ Pavilion, and Golf & Event Center are unavailable each September and October during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Facilities are generally available for reservation from November through August and often book months, and sometimes up to a year, in advance.
This report was based on information provided by the City of Albuquerque and not independently verified by our newsroom.