Category: Outdoor Activities

Best Parks in Santa Fe, NM

Best kid-friendly trails in Santa Fe, NM

Waterplay for Kids in Santa Fe

Guided Outdoor Activities for Kids in Santa Fe

Featured Outdoor Activities

The Best Kid-Friendly National Parks Near Santa Fe

Interested in exploring the area around Santa Fe more? These are the best kid-friendly national parks near Santa Fe.Our website contains affiliate links which means we earn a commission at no extra...

The Best Trails for Hiking with Kids in Santa Fe

These are some of the best trails for hiking with kids in Santa Fe. Our website contains affiliate links which means we earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These links are labelled as...

The 3 Best Parks Close To the Santa Fe Plaza

Patrick Smith Park and the River WalkPatrick Smith Park is fantastic for older kids and young nature explorers which makes it one of the best parks close to the Santa Fe Plaza. The play equipment at...

Pecos National Historical Park

About Pecos National Historical ParkA half-hour from Santa Fe is Pecos Historical National Park. This FREE national park offers spectacular views and interactions with New Mexican historic sites. ...

Kid-Friendly Guided Adventures

El Rancho De Las Golondrinas Living History Museum Hours June 2 through October 3, Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. May and October the museum is closed to the public. During the months...

Monastery Lake and Lisboa Springs Fish Hatchery

About The LakeMonastery Lake is tucked away into the mountains of Pecos. The lush meadow that surrounds it offers beautiful views, mild weather, and greenery that can often be hard to find in the...

3 of the Best Paved Trails in Santa Fe

These 3 kid-friendly paved hikes are perfect for strollers and young hikers!

Pinon Park and Splash Pad

About The Park45 minutes away from Santa Fe, the Pinon Park Splash Pad is worth the drive. Located in White Rock, it's just minutes away from Bandelier National Monument. The free splash pad is a...

Most Unique Park: The Railyard Park

About The ParkThe Railyard Park is probably the most famous in Santa Fe, and for good reason. This unique park is located near the Santa Fe Plaza and matches the area’s rich culture of art, the...

The Hidden Gem: Torreon Park

About The ParkTorreon Park is one of the best parks because of its sheer beauty. It is an “oasis” in the desert of Santa Fe. The park features thick grass, towering trees, and kid-friendly...

Heads up!

Santa Fe and the surrounding areas have these little plant stickers called goat heads. They can puncture bike and stroller tires as well as thin shoes. You may want to consider fortifying your tires ahead of time and definitely make sure the kids are wearing sturdy shoes when out and about. I keep Fix-A-Flat and a bike pump in my stroller to make sure the tires are repaired right away when my kids and I are hiking. Just a quick 1-2 second burst is usually enough to fix it. There are also inserts you can put in your tires to make sure you don’t catch a flat in the middle of a ride.

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