Rio Grande in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
A Timeline of ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 23, 2023
1. A Timeline of ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach Marker
1900's
The Rio Grande was once a meandering river and flooded all the way to where you are standing. At the turn of the century levees were built here to prevent flooding.
1933
Mayor Tingley and the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District turn the area into an overflow lagoon.
1946
Mayor Tingley converts lagoon into public swimming pool, and in 1948, renames this spot Ernie Pyle Beach.
1954
Now named Tingley Beach the area reopens for fishing only after polio scare.
2005
Tingley Beach becomes part of the ABQ BioPark and undergoes renovations.
2007
First Public Art pieces are installed at Tingley Beach as part of the 1% For Art program.
2008
The North American Conservation Award presented by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association recognizes this area's contribution to habitat and widelife.
Today
Visitors enjoy Tingley Beach for fishing, recreation, and as a gateway to the diverse Rio Grande Bosque.
Erected by ABQ BioPark.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 35° 5.11′ N, 106° 40.412′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hilario Lopez House (approx. 0.7 miles away); G-Scale Railroads (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Town History (approx. 0.7 miles away); J.J. Wegs House (approx. ¾ mile away); Casa de Armijo (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Casa de Armijo (approx. 0.8 miles away); James Henry Coons House (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Healers Garden (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 23, 2023
2. A Timeline of ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach Marker Reverse
The marker's reverse includes a trail map and environmental information on the park.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 23, 2023
3. A Timeline of ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
