Because of it's proximity to the Animas River within the wooded Animas Park, the Riverside Nature Center and it's Wetlands are jewels you must visit. Wildlife is abundant in the Wetlands and around the Nature Center - and so are the programs and events hosted by the knowledgeable Nature Center staff and volunteers. Within the Nature Center, you will also find "Cottonwoods," the Nature Center store.
While visiting the Nature Center, don't forget to visit the Herb and Xeriscape Gardens.
River Corridor Trails. Nearly five miles of multi-purpose trails and recreation areas can be accessed from two locations: off Browning Parkway south of the Animas River, and at Scott Avenue and San Juan Boulevard, near many of the major hotels
Farmington, NM TrailsPinon Hills Municipal Golf Course is a regulation 18-hole course. Golf Digest, in its May 2002 issue, rated Pinon Hills as "the best municipal course" in the U.S. The course was also given a 5-star rating; one of only 16
Farmington, NM Golf CoursesPicnicking, 2 covered pavilions...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...
5-mile park along Animas River downtown. Riverside Nature Center, Harvest Grove Farm & Orchards off Browning Pkwy....
Migratory waterfowl, elk. In Cibola National Forest....
1/3-mile dirt track. IMCA stock cars/modifieds, dwarf cars, Thunder Bombers, ministocks, sprints....