Cliff's Amusement Park
Amusement park in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Cliff's Amusement Park is an amusement and water park in Albuquerque, New Mexico.[1] It opened in 1959 and was owned by Cliff and Zella Hammond. It features 25 rides, as well as food and games. The park is home to the only wooden roller coaster in the state of New Mexico and the final coaster designed by Custom Coasters International, The New Mexico Rattler.[2]
Previously known as Uncle Cliff's Kiddieland (1959–1963) Uncle Cliff's Familyland (1963–1980s) Uncle Cliff's Amusement Park (1980s–1991) | |
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| Location | 4800 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico |
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| Coordinates | 35.14494°N 106.58938°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | 1959 |
| Operating season | May through September |
| Area | 15 acres (6.1 ha) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 25 |
| Roller coasters | 3 |
| Water rides | 4 |
| Website | www |
History
Husband and wife Cliff and Zella Hammond built a small children's amusement park in 1959 and named it Uncle Cliff’s Kiddieland. After a few years of operation at this location, neighbors of the park began a petition to have the park shut down. The park relocated for a short time to Little Beavertown in Tijeras Canyon outside Albuquerque.[3]
In 1963, the park relocated to its present location in Albuquerque. Its name was changed to Uncle Cliff's Familyland. In 1974, the Hammond's daughter and her husband began to manage operations of the park. In the 1980s, the name was changed once again to Uncle Cliff's Amusement Park to reflect a pivot to amusement for all ages. In 2013, Cliff Hammond died. The park did not operate during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but returned to operations the following year.
Current rides
Roller coasters
| Image | Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxi | 1977 | S.D.C. | Steel Galaxi roller coaster | |
| Spin-O-Rama | 2016 | SBF Visa Group | Steel spinning children's roller coaster | |
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The New Mexico Rattler | 2002 | Custom Coasters International, in-house | Hybrid wooden roller coaster |
Thrill rides
| Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Race | 2025 | Zamperla | Air Race |
| Around The World | 2026 | Unknown | Ali Baba |
| Cliff Hanger | 2005 | A.R.M. Rides, Larson International | Drop tower |
| Downdraft | 2019 | Dartron | Downdraft |
| Falling Star | 2005 | Chance Rides | Falling Star |
| Fireball | 2013 | Larson International | Fire Ball |
| Musik Express | 2005 | Mack Rides | Music Express |
| Rocky Mountain Rapids | Unknown | Hopkins Rides | Log flume |
| Sidewinder | 2007 | Moser's Rides | Frisbee |
| Wind Rider | 2012 | A.R.M. Rides | Swing ride |
Family rides
| Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumper Cars/Demolition Disco | 1970 | Soli | Bumper cars |
| Carousel | 1970 | Chance Rides | Carousel |
| Tilt-A-Whirl | 1980 | Sellner Manufacturing | Tilt-A-Whirl |
| Train | 1975 | Chance Rides | Miniature train |
| Sea Dragon | 1999 | Chance Rides | Swinging ship |
Children's rides
| Name | Opened | Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doggie-Go-Round | 2012 | SBF Visa Group | Spinning ride |
| Drop n Twist | 2023 | SBF Visa Group | Miniature drop tower |
| Happy Swing | 2012 | Zamperla | Happy Swing |
| Kiddy Bumper Cars | 1980 | Soli | Miniature bumper cars |
WaterMania water park
| Name | Manufacturer | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Big Flush | WhiteWater West | Two water slides |
| Lil Squirts | In-house | Children's water play area |
| Mega Water Monkeys | WhiteWater West | Children's water play area |
Former rides
| Name | Opened | Closed | Manufacturer | Description |
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| Coaster | 1959 | Unknown | B.A. Schiff & Associates | Steel children's roller coaster |
| Mad Mouse | 1964 | 1981 | Allan Herschell Company | Steel wild mouse roller coaster |
| Rock-O-Plane | Unknown | 2012 | Eyerly Aircraft Company | Rock-O-Plane |
| Yo-Yo | Unknown | 2006 | Chance Rides | Swing ride |
| Paratrooper | Unknown | Unknown | Frank Hrubetz & Company | Paratrooper |
| The Balloon Wheel | 1999 | 2024 | Satori | Miniature Ferris wheel |
| Scrambler | Unknown | 2011 | Eli Bridge Company | Scrambler |