Roosevelt Park (Albuquerque, New Mexico) facts for kids
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Roosevelt Park
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Roosevelt Park in 2009
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 Location in New Mexico
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| Location | 500 Spruce St. SE Albuquerque, New Mexico |
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| Area | 14 acres (5.7 ha) |
| Built | 1935 |
| Architect | C.E. "Bud" Hollied |
| NRHP reference No. | 96001384 |
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| Added to NRHP | November 22, 1996 |
Roosevelt Park is a special historic park located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is recognized as an important landmark. The park is listed on the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places. It is also a protected Albuquerque Historic Landmark.
The park was built between 1933 and 1935. It was created by workers hired through President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs. These programs helped people find jobs during a tough economic time. Before the park, the area was a sandy ditch filled with trash. Workers transformed it into a beautiful, green space. They planted over 2,000 trees and bushes. Roosevelt Park has been a popular spot for fun and gatherings for a long time.
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Discovering Roosevelt Park's Landscape
Roosevelt Park covers about 14 acres of land. This is roughly the size of 10 football fields. It is located south of Coal Avenue, between Spruce and Maple Streets. The northern part of the park is next to city roads. A paved road, now closed to cars, surrounds the southern part.
The park's ground is made of many dips and hills. Most of the park sits lower than the streets around it. The difference between the lowest and highest points is about 50 feet. This is like a five-story building!
Trees and Plants in the Park
The main trees you'll see are tall Siberian elm trees. Some of these trees can grow up to 80 feet high. That's as tall as an eight-story building! You can also find other plants like juniper bushes, blue spruce trees, and catalpa trees scattered around.
Fun Activities at Roosevelt Park
Roosevelt Park offers several ways to have fun. There is a playground where younger kids can play. The park also has a disc golf course. This is like regular golf, but you throw a disc instead of hitting a ball. It's a great way to enjoy the outdoors.
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Looking southwest across the southerly portion of Roosevelt Park. This section of the park hosts the disc golf course.
