Tingley Beach, Albuquerque

Name: Tingley Beach
Address: 1800 Tingley Dr SW, Albuquerque, United States

#37 among attractions in Albuquerque

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Tingley Beach is a recreational area in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, located south of Central Avenue on the east side of the Rio Grande. It is part of the Albuquerque Biological Park complex. The series of ponds, originally known as Conservancy Beach, was built during the 1930s by diverting water from the Rio Grande and later renamed in honor of Clyde Tingley. After the beach was closed to swimmers in the 1950s, it was used primarily for fishing. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums awarded Tingley Beach with the '2008 North American Conservation Award'. ()

Elevation: 4948 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°5'9"N, 106°40'26"W

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1800 Tingley Dr SWSouthwest AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque United States

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Tingley Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: ABQ BioPark Zoo, ABQ BioPark, Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.

0.8 miSE
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
ABQ BioPark Zoo, Albuquerque
21 min walk • ABQ BioPark Zoo, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a facility of the Albuquerque Biological Park. Founded in 1927, the 64-acre and located within the Albuquerque Biological Park, the zoo was originally known as the Rio Grande Zoo until it was renamed to its current name.
0.8 miSE
Riverside spot with animals and a train
ABQ BioPark, Albuquerque
21 min walk • The ABQ BioPark is an environmental museum located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It contains four separate facilities: ABQ BioPark Aquarium - An aquarium with a 285,000-US-gallon ocean tank containing Gulf of Mexico saltwater species from estuaries, surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs, and ocean, as well as many other exhibits.
0.9 miN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Albuquerque
23 min walk • The Albuquerque Museum, formerly known as the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, is a public art and history museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1 miNE
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque
25 min walk • The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science is a natural history and science museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico near Old Town Albuquerque. The Museum was founded in 1986. It operates as a public revenue facility of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.
0.8 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Building
San Felipe de Neri Church, Albuquerque
21 min walk • San Felipe de Neri Church is a historic Catholic church located on the north side of Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
1.2 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
KiMo Theater, Albuquerque
31 min walk • The KiMo Theatre is a theatre and historic landmark located in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Fifth Street.
1 miNE
Museum, Science museum, Children's museum
Explora, Albuquerque
25 min walk • Explora is a science center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, located near Old Town Albuquerque. Its name is the imperative form of the Spanish language verb explorar, which means to explore.
0.8 miNW
Over 1.5 miles of walkable garden paths
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, Albuquerque
20 min walk • The ABQ Biopark Botanic Garden is a 36-acre botanical garden located at 2601 Central Avenue NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, beside the Rio Grande.
1.2 miE
Shopping
Maisel's Indian Trading Post, Albuquerque
31 min walk • Maisel's Indian Trading Post was located in the city of Albuquerque, county of Bernalillo, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Bernalillo County, New Mexico in 1993.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
American International Rattlesnake Museum, Albuquerque
19 min walk • The American International Rattlesnake Museum is an animal conservation museum located in Albuquerque, New Mexico in Old Town Albuquerque. The museum is devoted to snakes, particularly rattlesnakes, and is dedicated to rattlesnake education.
0.7 miN
35°5'44"N • 106°40'19"W
Turquoise Museum, Albuquerque
18 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tingley Beach?

Nearby attractions include Lembke House, Albuquerque (10 min walk), Albuquerque Little Theater, Albuquerque (12 min walk), Rio Grande Valley State Park, Albuquerque (13 min walk), The Draft Sessions, Albuquerque (15 min walk).

How to get to Tingley Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tingley Beach:

Train

Tingley Station (1 min walk)
Aquarium/Garden Station (15 min walk)

Bus

BioPark • Lines: 766, 777 (15 min walk)
West Downtown • Lines: 766, 777 (16 min walk)