Santa Fe Parks and Nature
Santa Fe's natural landscape spans from the high-elevation pine forests of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the dramatic basalt cliffs of Diablo Canyon. This collection features historic sites like the Santa Fe Plaza and the Galisteo Pueblo marker alongside recreational hubs such as Hyde Memorial State Park and the La Tierra trail system. Visitors can explore the remnants of the region’s mining history in Madrid or follow the path of the historic El Camino Real at the La Bajada markers.
A The Santa Fe Plaza
The Santa Fe Plaza is a National Historic Landmark in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico in the style of traditional Spanish-American colonial…
Hyde Memorial State Park
New Mexico's first state park, situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at 8,500 feet. It features pine and aspen forests with facilities for camping and hiking.
La Bajada Historical Marker
Marks the steep 600-foot descent of the historic El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, which connected Mexico City to Santa Fe.
Bicentennial Alto Park
Local recreational area featuring a public swimming pool, tennis courts, and a playground.
Madrid Historic District
A former coal mining town on the Turquoise Trail, now a designated historic district known for its early 20th-century architecture and art galleries.
Medio Fire Burn Area
Area within the Santa Fe National Forest affected by the 2020 Medio Fire, illustrating forest regeneration and fire ecology.
La Tierra Trails
A multi-use trail system offering over 25 miles of paths for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running through high-desert terrain.
Diablo Canyon Recreation Area
Features towering basalt cliffs popular for rock climbing and a sandy wash trail leading toward the Rio Grande.
Johnson Mesa Park
Neighborhood park in the Rancho Viejo community.
Galisteo Pueblo Historical Marker
Commemorates the Tano-speaking pueblo that was a significant site during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt.
Southern Rockies Historical Marker
Informational marker detailing the geology and geography of the southern end of the Rocky Mountain range.
Lamy Park
A community green space located in the historic railroad village of Lamy.
La Bajada Historical Marker
Historical marker identifying the volcanic escarpment that served as a major geographical barrier on the route to Santa Fe.
Oscar Huber Memorial Ball Park
Historic baseball field in Madrid, originally built for the local mining company’s team.
Garden of the Gods Historical Marker
Highlights the distinctive vertical rock formations located along the Turquoise Trail near Cerrillos.
Cerrillos Children's Park
Local playground and community space in the village of Cerrillos.
Downs at Santa Fe Race Track
Site of a former horse racing track that operated from the 1970s through the 1990s.
El Cuero Park
Small neighborhood park located in the Rancho Viejo development.
Windmill Park
Local community park in the Rancho Viejo area.
Sobradora Park
Neighborhood green space in the Rancho Viejo district.
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