Tiguex Park and Albuquerque Museum District Master Plan

Tiguex Park has been a cornerstone of Albuquerque’s public life since the 1970s, connecting the city’s historic Old Town Plaza and shopping district to its three major museums. More than a neighborhood park, it serves as a civic gathering space, a recreational hub, and a cultural gateway for residents and visitors alike.

Working with the City of Albuquerque, SITES developed a master plan to reinvigorate this beloved urban park while strengthening its role within the broader Museum District. The plan addressed updated program needs, improved drainage and water conservation, enhanced safety and visibility, and ensured accessibility for all users. A detailed analysis of surrounding land uses and urban connections informed the park’s redesign, creating stronger visual and physical links between Tiguex Park, the museums, and the adjacent neighborhoods.

To reinforce a sense of place, SITES introduced a cohesive system of aesthetic elements, including new pathways, gathering spaces, and signature gateway monuments built with local materials and inspired by historic building forms. Combined with sustainable landscape design and native plantings, these improvements reestablished Tiguex Park as both a neighborhood anchor and a destination within the city’s cultural core.