Paradise Hills Community Center: Visitor Guide

Paradise Hills Community Center Hours

The center has different published operating-hour listings. The City of Albuquerque’s seasonal cooling-center directory lists Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–8:30 PM. Other location directories display Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–6 PM.

When Hours May Change

• Federal or county-observed holidays.
• School vacations and changes between seasonal programs.
• Private functions, sports leagues and special events.
• Facility maintenance or temporary closures.
• Staffing adjustments and severe-weather conditions.

If you are unfamiliar with the difference between general center access and scheduled activities, our community recreation center hours and class-planning guide explains how to verify the correct schedule before travelling.

Programs and Activities Available

Paradise Hills Community Center supports recreational, educational and social programs. Bernalillo County and community-service directories identify the following activities, although not every program operates throughout the year.

After-School Activities and Youth Programs

Parents looking for supervised recreation should first establish whether the child qualifies for the current program. Age eligibility, grade completion, registration dates and transportation arrangements may differ between after-school and summer activities.

Questions Parents Should Check

After-School Meals

The City of Albuquerque’s after-school supper program lists Paradise Hills Community Center among participating Bernalillo County sites. Availability depends on current enrollment, operating dates and meal-service schedules.

Families can review the official Albuquerque after-school meal program for participating locations and program information.

How to Ask About Youth Registration

1. Call the community center. Ask whether after-school or summer enrollment is currently open.
2. Give the child’s age and school grade. Confirm eligibility before collecting forms.
3. Ask about the session. Request the start date, end date, daily schedule and program capacity.
4. Check costs. Ask about fees, discounts, scholarships or free registration where available.
5. Confirm documents. Prepare the child and guardian details required by the county.
6. Complete the official registration. Submit forms only through the method provided by center staff.
7. Confirm the place. Save the enrollment confirmation and review drop-off, pickup and attendance expectations.

For a useful example of how another public center handles recreation classes, camps and registration, see the Herbert C. Young Community Center youth programs guide. Its eligibility and fees do not apply to Paradise Hills.

Summer Recreation: What Parents Need to Know

Bernalillo County summer programs typically operate during designated school-break periods, not all year. Paradise Hills has been identified as a location for youth summer recreation.

Basketball, Pickleball and Fitness

Paradise Hills Community Center has been listed as a location for indoor sports, pickleball and fitness. Access to courts may depend on scheduled programs, classes or organized groups.

A local Albuquerque pickleball directory includes Paradise Hills Community Center as a venue and notes that instruction and equipment have been available. That listing does not guarantee current sessions; call the center before making the trip.

What to Bring for Sports

• Comfortable athletic clothes and appropriate shoes.
• Water bottle.
• Sport-specific equipment, unless staff confirm equipment is provided.
• Payment method if a fee applies.
• Registration confirmation when required.
• Parent or guardian details for a participating minor.

Senior Programs and the Community Center Annex

Visitors should distinguish the main recreation facility from the nearby Paradise Hills Community Center Annex, which is associated with senior and community activities.

Senior participants should ask about the current activity calendar, meal services where available, exercise classes, registration requirements and whether an activity meets at the main building or annex.

Paradise Hills Community Center Fees

Unlike some municipal fitness centers, a complete current public price schedule for Paradise Hills Community Center activities could not be verified. Fees should therefore be checked by the specific program rather than assumed for the entire building.

Ask for the full cost, not just the registration price. Some activities may require materials, equipment or additional payments.

Can You Rent a Room or Hold an Event?

Community centers may host meetings and approved community events, but that does not mean every room is available for public rental. No complete current room-rental rate card or reservation policy was verified for Paradise Hills Community Center.

How to Request Rental Information

1. Define your event. Decide whether it is a meeting, birthday gathering, workshop, class or organized recreation event.
2. Estimate attendance. Include adults, children, staff and any performers or vendors.
3. Choose dates. Prepare a preferred date and an alternative.
4. Call 505-314-0245. Ask whether the desired type of space can currently be reserved by the public.
5. Ask about pricing. Confirm hourly rates, deposits, staffing, cleaning and additional charges.
6. Check event restrictions. Ask about food, decorations, alcohol, outside equipment, noise and setup arrangements.
7. Request official paperwork. Use only the booking procedure supplied by Bernalillo County.
8. Get written approval. A verbal enquiry does not secure the room or event date.

To understand common capacity, deposit and reservation questions before speaking to staff, the Southeast Community Center room-rental guide provides a practical example from a different public recreation system. Its prices and rules are not Paradise Hills policies.

Parking, Accessibility and On-Site Services

The community center is located along Paradise Boulevard NW in the Northwest Albuquerque area. The site is identified as a community center and recreational destination in county mapping records.

For another example of what visitors should check before using a public recreation facility, read the Harrisonville Community Center facilities and visitor guide, particularly its approach to activity-specific access and visitor planning.

Map and Directions

Paradise Hills Community Center
5901 Paradise Boulevard NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
United States

Before You Leave Home

• Check the exact address: 5901 Paradise Boulevard NW.
• Confirm whether the program meets in the main center or at the annex.
• Call for the correct activity hours.
• Verify any registration, fee or equipment requirements.
• Check parking and accessibility needs if attending a large event.
• Keep the center’s phone number available in case your plans change.

Common Visitor Problems and Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Information and Resources

For the latest schedule or a final registration action, use these public resources:

• Bernalillo County — Paradise Hills Community Center
• Bernalillo County government website
• City of Albuquerque — After-School Supper Program
• City of Albuquerque — Public Wi-Fi Locations
• City of Albuquerque — Seasonal Cooling Locations

Reviewed October 26, 2026. This independent visitor guide is not affiliated with Bernalillo County. Program availability, fees, opening times and reservation procedures may change. Confirm time-sensitive details with the center directly.