Rio Bosque Park — Attraction in El Paso

This place is a hidden oasis...! I've heard from people who have studied the history of the geography and wildlife that, long ago, El Paso was once a marshland to the Rio Grande, and this place shows it...! The trails are great! There are 3 trails, which each give their own great views and experience... The first trail, the "Bosque Loop Trail", is 0.6 miles... It is paved with gravel, and covered in ample shade, with a few benches to rest on and take in the view... The second trail, the "Rio Loop Trail" is 1.5 miles... It branches off of the "Bosque" trail, and though that may seem like a long distance for a beginner, the trail is sure to keep you entertained and in awe the whole way... You'll find yourself around the park and back at the trailhead before you even know it... The third and final trail, the "Wetland Loop Trail", is my favorite...! It is 2.4 miles long, and takes you along the different scenic views this park has to offer... It's literally a stone's throw from the border fence, but it is in a quiet, rural area, and have no need to worry... You may even see a Border Patrol vehicle parked out by the fence every once in a while... Arrive early enough, and the abundance of wildlife will amaze you...! If you're into beginner bike trails, nature walks/hikes, bird watching or photography, this place has plenty to offer, with a nice picnic area at the main trail head, where you can also find information about the park, trails, wildlife, and more... It's one of my favorite spots to take my mountain bike out for a nice and scenic cruise on a simple trail... Make sure to bring water, and to use the restroom before hand, though...! There is a building that looks as if it may have restrooms, but it has been locked every time I've made my way out there... Standard rules: no alcohol, no camp fires, nip hunting/fishing, don't litter, do not trespass where signage is posted, and most importantly, DO NOT DISTURB OR INTERFERE WITH WILDLIFE!!! This includes damaging or taking foliage or vegetation... It's important to remember to respect nature, and most of all, HAVE A...

We made our visit on a Sunday afternoon. I was surprised to find out that El Paso had some wetlands. And I was further encouraged to go after reading some of the reviews. In the end we tried to make the best out of a bad decision. It wasn't all that we expected. So I'm puzzled about the reviews that I read. The water to these "wetlands" is provided by water coming from waste water treatment plant, along with some of the smell. We saw a few ducks, and a few other birds not seen in El Paso. There were no other humans in sight so please don't go alone. The "park" has three trails so if you go for the exercise and just to see something different you might enjoy your first time there. Take water and use the restroom before you leave home. I suggest you also take a walking stick that may give you a sense...

Came here about 6 or 7 years ago one afternoon. My friend and I were just walking through the trails and seeing what the park had to offer. As we walked through a meadow, we noticed a number of Border Patrol vehicles circling the perimeter, then about 4 vehicles converged on our location. 6 agents then surrounded my friend and I and began interrogating us and asking for our ID and having us try to prove to them that we weren't illegal aliens. The agents were also dim witted to ask us why we were there and I had to explain to them that we were visiting a public park like normal people do. Eventually they were satisfied with our responses and left, but they ruined our experience at the park. I never went back since then. People of color BEWARE and...