Parks
Biopark
An oft-overlooked jewel, the BioPark is actually three parks: the zoo, aquarium and botanic gardens. Besides the sublime flora and fauna, they host some great concerts and performances in the summer–always a major scene.
Graffiti in the Arroyos
Manny offers, “A special place where artists can take their time to throw up a good piece of work, free from the prying eyes of the public–or the police.”
Hidden Park
Every now and again you need something to remind you how strangely cool city government can be. Great for a secret rehearsal, if you know what we mean.* Lomas to Carlisle. North on Carlisle. Right on Mackland. Look for paths leading past the houses.
Kit Carson Park
On the cusp of the Bosque, this svelte and charming park, named for an Indian-killing frontiersman, makes perfection for a lazy afternoon Frisbee-toss or a late-night date (cops may not agree). Features a kid-friendly playground open dawn to 10:00pm, and an unstoppable litany of family parties on Sundays.
Piedra Lisa Park
An adorable little (and we mean little) park. The crown jewel should be the mountain view, but most people know it as the park with the pretty painted dam. Kat learned to ride her bike in the soft grass, then muddied her shoes in the open space during the rainy season.
