Cliff's Amusement Park
4.3(3,967)4.3 out of 5 stars, 3967 reviews Albuquerque, NM
About Cliff's Amusement Park
Cliff's Amusement Park offers a nostalgic experience for families, especially younger children, with a variety of rides and attractions that cater to different age groups. However, communication about ride availability and operational status needs improvement.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a fun day out without the overwhelming scale of larger theme parks.Parents wanting to introduce their children to amusement parks.Younger children (ages 3-10) enjoy the rides more than older kids.Older children and adults may find some rides too intense or uncomfortable.
Why families love it
- Staff is generally friendly and helpful, with positive interactions reported.
- Smaller crowds on extremely hot days, allowing for shorter wait times.
- Appeals more to younger children compared to larger theme parks like Disneyland.
- Diverse range of rides suitable for younger children.
- Nostalgic atmosphere that appeals to parents bringing their kids.
Insider tips
- Check the park's website for ride availability before visiting.
- Arrive early to avoid crowds and maximize ride time.
- Bring your own snacks or drinks if possible, as food options may be limited.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting on extremely hot days if your family isn't comfortable in the heat.
- Going during peak times when wait times for rides can be excessive.
- Water area and slides were closed without prior notice, leading to disappointment.
- Long wait times for rides, with some rides closing unexpectedly after long waits.
- Inconsistent customer service experiences, with some staff being unhelpful.
- Crowds
- The park is less crowded on extremely hot days, which may be a good time to visit.
- Value
- Admission is approximately $40 per person, which can add up for families. The value may be better compared to larger parks, but hidden costs like food and drink can increase total expenses.
- Food
- Bringing outside food and drinks may not be allowed; confirm with staff.
- Accessibility
- Limited information on special needs accommodations; check in advance.
- Safety
- Some rides have safety measures in place, but specific details were not mentioned.
What parents say
"This is a provisional review based on my and my son’s experience today (April 27th, 2025 - the 2nd day it was open in 2025). It was a pretty big disappointment because the water area and water slides were closed. I dressed my son in swim trunks and met another family who had done the same as well. I don’t mind if something is closed as long as there is advance notice. But nothing on the website indicated the water area would be closed, and when I asked a worker when it would open, she said she wasn’t sure but thought it would next weekend. So now I have to guess the likelihood of the water p"
a week ago
"5 stars for not being the worst place actually. Many rides are pretty nice. I went on NM Rattler but I went once and not again, as it shakes so violently and my head was hurting at the end, so I give that 1 star. Unfortunately, the staff wouldn’t let me take my GoPro on the coasters, so I give that 2 stars. Screw you, staff! Cliffhanger is terrifying"
9 months ago
"My kids like coming here or used too at least. Spent nearly $40x5 and waited in line for 3 rides and was told at near the front the ride was closed. About an hour of waiting in lines for nothing. Went to Mngmnt to share feedback and was told “do you want your time back” then Selena (a manager) said you can leave if you don’t like it. Wasn’t being rude just sharing feedback and frustration and they turn to “I’ll kick you out” as a resort."
a week ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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