City of Albuquerque Aquatics

07/20/2023

Summer hours traditionally end right before school starts. But we are staying open at most of our outdoor pools on weekends through the Labor Day weekend.

Visit cabq.gov/pools for detailed hours.

07/20/2023

Our doggy paddle days are expanding! Sing up today www.cabq.gov/pools City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation

07/15/2023

Take advantage of a free water polo clinic at the West Mesa Aquatic Center next month with some of our club teams! Pre-registration is encouraged https://linktr.ee/freeclinic?utm_source=qr_code

07/15/2023

The West Mesa Aquatic Center is closed today for the annual Sundance Swim Championships

07/14/2023

Stay cool and visit a pool! Take advantage of free admission for recreational swim at most of our City pools today and this weekend! West Mesa, Sierra Vista, and Eisenhower will be just one dollar for rec swim!

06/30/2023

All City Pools Closed tomorrow for Lifeguard Games

06/26/2023

05/13/2023

Congratulations Valley for winning lifeguard games! And Betsy Patterson Pool took home the Spirt Flag! City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation

05/13/2023

Reminder:
All City pools closed today for
LIFEGUARD GAMES!

05/03/2023

City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation

04/02/2023

Want to become a local hero and save lives? Become a lifeguard. $500 bonuses for City of Albuquerque lifeguards this summer! City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation

03/30/2023

The lifeguard shortage has definitely effected our City pools. We encourage swimmers of all ages to consider joining the cause and become a lifeguard.

03/27/2023

Would you like to teach swimming lessons? Work for the city you love and become a lifeguard. City of Albuquerque Parks and RecreationOne Albuquerque Media

03/21/2023

It’s not too late to become a lifeguard. There are still plenty of classes this spring. Sign up today!

02/13/2023

Sign up to become a Lifeguard today! The cost for the class is 75.00 but we are offering the certification for free if you agree to work at one of the City Pools. DM the word "interview" or send a text to 505-397-2437

02/10/2023

We know some of you out there have met your partner at one of our pools ❤️ We want to hear about it!

We are excited to hear your stories this weekend! If you know someone who met at one of our parks or recreational facilities, please encourage them to share their stories with us!

12/29/2022

Looking for a refreshing resolution? Take the plunge at the City’s Sierra Vista pool on the first Saturday of the new year! Free towels, polar bear designed donuts, and hot chocolate! ☕️❄️🐻‍❄️! cabq.gov/plunge. One Albuquerque Media City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation

12/07/2022

Only one month away! Start the year off right and sign up to take the plunge on the first Saturday in 2023!

11/25/2022

All Aquatics passes are 15% off. You can either visit one of the pools today through Sunday to purchase a discounted pass or you can wait and purchase online on Monday. The discount will be available online on cyber Monday, November 28 only.

11/15/2022

Become a lifeguard this winter season! Beginning January 1, lifeguard pay will start at $13 and tops out at $16/hour.

10/04/2022

Congratulate Madison for earning her $500.00 summer bonus! Over 115 lifeguards received bonus payments for working a minimum average weekly hours this summer. A special thanks to all of our hard working lifeguards!

09/29/2022

We are growing our Aquatics team! Looking for ambitious leaders to manage the Rio Grande outdoor pool and Sunport pool.

09/29/2022

Looking for an experienced trainer for the Aquatics Division!

09/10/2022

All pooped out after the hard swim at the Rio Grande Doggy Paddle! We’re here until 3:00 pm today!

09/06/2022

This Saturday is the day! Sign up now for faster entry. https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/nmalbuquerquewt.wsc/search.html?module=Global&keyword=Doggy

Pools are closing during the day shift to allow for full participation in Summer Lifeguard Games. Lifeguard Games held at the Sunport pool from 1-4 p.m. See the below information about pools and other aquatic facilities in the City of Albuquerque.

08/11/2022

Less than one month away!
www.cabq.gov/pools

08/08/2022

Most of the City outdoor pools are staying open on weekends through Labor Day Weekend!

07/22/2022

We have an awesome DJ (Sunai) scheduled to help us celebrate the pools on Sundays through Labor Day weekend. She will be performing during our recreation swim times. Don’t miss out!

07/17/2022

Thank you Special Olympics of NM for hosting your meet at the West Mesa Aquatic Center today!

07/13/2022

Attention: Rio Grande pool will be closed for the first two hours of open swim this Saturday. Please visit one of our other swimming pools during this time. www.cabq.gov/pools

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07/09/2022

Way to go Eisenhower pool on winning this summer’s lifeguard games!!

07/09/2022

All City of Albuquerque Pools Closed today for Lifeguard Games

07/09/2022

West Mesa Aquatic Center is closed to the public tomorrow. The Aquatics division invites all parks and recreation employees to take advantage of a free pool day! We have a DJ, swimming, waterslides, and three food trucks! We are looking forward to seeing all of our fellow employees there!

06/26/2022

Day two down, one more to go! This weekend has been the largest meet of the year at the West Mesa Aquatic Center. It’s the Roadrunners Of Albuquerque Aquatic Club’s long course meet running two sessions every day; Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We are seeing about 800 individuals in attendance each day! With 17 teams competing (5 from CO and 1 from TX) this is one for the books!

06/18/2022

Sign up for July lessons today at noon!

Information about pools and other aquatic facilities in the City of Albuquerque.

06/11/2022

The season opener for Metro Leage Swimming is under way this morning. South Valley Megalodons host West Mesa Piranhas in an all-relays dual. Bernalillo County Parks, Recreation and Open Space hosting their first meet since 2019 here at South Valley Pool. Swim fast!

06/05/2022

Statistics show that one month of formal swimming lessons will reduce the risk of drowning in children by 88%. Sign up today!

Sign up today! https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/nmalbuquerquewt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=AQ&location=ESJ&season=2SUMMER

06/01/2022

Don’t miss out on this free clinic!

Reminder! Metro League Aquatics is hosting its annual water polo clinic! Ages 6-14 will participate in the first City-organized water polo activity since 2019! All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to attend, just bring your suit and towel. There will be a parent meeting during the event.

To register for Summer Metro Polo just go to play.cabq.gov

For questions and concerns call 505-768-3814 or email [email protected]

05/21/2022

Come beat the heat! Skip the lines and purchase tickets online. https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/nmalbuquerquewt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&type=AQREC