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Mesa Contenta Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Running trail in Rio Rancho, New Mexico · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Mesa Contenta Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Shady park featuring playground equipment, a picnic area, tennis courts and a walking trail.
What runners say about Mesa Contenta Park
“Clean and attractive, nice play structures for children.”
“The trail to the scenic overlook is easy and fun, as well.”
“Nice and shaded and good playground equipment for young and older kids.”
My review of: Mesa Contenta park This is an HOA park. Signs state that only residents and guests of residence are allowed here. The grass is thick and lush. There are beautiful picnic benches and tables. Beautiful stone work on the covered picnic tables. The play equipment is shaded and has wood chips underneath.
Beautiful, but small City park in a newer sub-division. Lots of grass, covered picnic area and playground equipment. Parking is a major issue as the main street it's on is no parking and the two side streets having limited parking.
Very nice park. Nice and shaded and good playground equipment for young and older kids. The trail to the scenic overlook is easy and fun, as well.
Very nice little park. Very clean and the equipment is covered in shade. Nice grassy area for dog walking and flying kites.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail to the scenic overlook is easy and fun, as well.”
“Nice and shaded and good playground equipment for young and older kids.”
“Parking is a major issue as the main street it's on is no parking and the two side streets having limited parking.”
Plan your run at Mesa Contenta Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Phone(505) 856-1212
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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