Albuquerque's Officer Daniel Webster Memorial Children's Park Unveils New Inclusive Features

The park now includes an extreme fitness course, gathering plaza, and large inclusive playground.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:36pm

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The City of Albuquerque has unveiled the latest round of new recreation features at the Officer Daniel Webster Memorial Children's Park, including an extreme fitness course, gathering plaza, and large inclusive playground. The upgrades were requested by Officer Webster's widow, Michelle Carlino-Webster, to reflect his playful spirit and love for staying active. The park now features a ninja-style fitness course, net climbing structure, play logs, and other new elements funded through a combination of city, state, and federal dollars.

Why it matters

The new features at the Officer Daniel Webster Memorial Children's Park aim to create an inclusive and engaging space that honors the legacy of the fallen officer, who served the Albuquerque community. The park's upgrades, including the first-of-its-kind extreme fitness course in a city park, reflect the city's commitment to providing diverse recreational opportunities for residents.

The details

The park's new additions include a gathering plaza, large inclusive playground, and an extreme fitness course requested by Officer Webster's widow, Michelle Carlino-Webster. The ninja-style fitness course features an A-frame cage, globe grasp, jump hang, over-under bars, ledge hanger, angled overhead ladder, and an unstable bridge. Other new elements include a net climbing structure, play logs, and a 'mountain' surface representing the Sandias.

  • The City of Albuquerque unveiled the latest round of new recreation features on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
  • Construction on the fourth and final phase of upgrades, which will include basketball courts, a dog area, nature-based play zone, and other features, is set to begin this spring.

The players

Michelle Carlino-Webster

The widow of Officer Daniel Webster, who requested the extreme fitness course to reflect her late husband's playful spirit and love for staying active.

Cecily Barker

Albuquerque Police Department Interim Chief, who thanked all those who helped get the park put together.

Tim Keller

Mayor of Albuquerque, who said the park matches the energy and spirit Officer Webster brought to his work.

Officer Daniel Webster

The fallen Albuquerque police officer whom the park is named after and whose legacy the new features aim to honor.

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What they’re saying

“The park is super cool! Dan would love it. He would be playing on the fitness course, racing all the little kids.”

— Michelle Carlino-Webster, Officer Webster's widow (KRQE)

“It's so important to have a park like this so that we can remember those who served our community, and laid their lives on the line to protect us. So I want to take a moment to thank all of those who helped get this park put together.”

— Cecily Barker, Albuquerque Police Department Interim Chief (KRQE)

“This park matches the energy and spirit Officer Webster brought to his work. Neighbors can challenge themselves, play, and celebrate his legacy.”

— Tim Keller, Mayor of Albuquerque (KRQE)

What’s next

Construction on the fourth and final phase of upgrades to the Officer Daniel Webster Memorial Children's Park, which will include basketball courts, a dog area, nature-based play zone, and other features, is set to begin this spring.

The takeaway

The new inclusive features at the Officer Daniel Webster Memorial Children's Park, including the first-of-its-kind extreme fitness course in a city park, demonstrate Albuquerque's commitment to honoring fallen officers and providing diverse recreational opportunities for all residents to enjoy.