Tight Grove
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About the Location
Historic Origins
Tight Grove is a small park located on the campus of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. The grove was established in 1905 by William George Tight, who served as university president from 1901 to 1909.
Tight and his students planted a variety of trees in the grove, including both pine and deciduous species. Some of these original trees planted over a century ago still remain, with additional trees added over time.
Landscape Design
The sloping terrain and dense tree placement are reminiscent of the English Romantic style of landscape design, though it's unclear if this was intentional.
The grove is situated to the west of Hodgin Hall, one of the oldest buildings on the UNM campus. Tight Grove represents an early effort at landscaping the university grounds, helping establish a tradition of thoughtful campus design that continues today.
Campus Green Space
As part of the UNM campus, Tight Grove provides a peaceful green space for students, faculty and visitors. The mature trees offer shade and natural beauty in the heart of the university.
While small in size, the grove serves as a living connection to the early history of the University of New Mexico.
