If you're not in the mood for swimming but want to cool down, there is the Alameda Spray Park, just one of the fun water and spray parks in the Albuquerque area.
The county aquatic facilities will be open for the 2011 season from Saturday, May 28 to August 15, and weekends only until September 5.
Get free swim passes for the pools while they last.
Special Events 2011
Cost
Admission prices are for indoor and outdoor pools, with exceptions noted for specific pools.
Pool admission is $1 for children 0 - 5, $2.50 for kids 6 - 17, $3.50 for adults, and anyone over 55 is admitted free of charge. A spectator pass is $2. Rates are daily.
Cost for the Alameda Spray Park is different: $1 for kids 0 - 5, $1.25 for youth 6 - 17, $1.75 for adults, seniors 55+ are free, and spectators are $1.
Spray Parks
Alameda Spray Park
9800 4th Street NW
(505) 898-1355
Large and colorful structures spray kids down and nearby tables offer families and friends a place to relax.
Indoor Pools
Rio Grande Pool
2312 Arenal SW
(505) 314-0169
The Rio Grande pool was recently renovated, with new tiles and a more modern look. The pool offers lap swimming, water aerobics, a summer swim team and swim lessons, as well as open recreational swimming.
Outdoor Pools
Los Padillas Aquatic Center
2141 Los Padillas Road SW
(505) 873-1156
Los Padillas is well worth a visit. Although there are no grassy areas, there are shade tarps and plenty of picnic tables, and cement areas to lay out your towels. The water play area has a shallow pool that's great for toddlers and babies and kids of all ages enjoy the oversized mushrooms and umbrellas that spout water. There are lots of spray fountains and play features. This pool is handicapped accessible. There is also a 25 foot lap pool that's five feet deep. A water slide completes the fun.
Paradise Hills Pool
5901 Paradise Blvd. NW
(505) 898-0956
The Paradise Hills pool comes highly recommended to me by west side moms. There is a double loop water slide, a baby pool and a 25 yard pool. Moms swear by the clean grassy areas.
South Valley Pool
3912 Isleta SW
(505) 873-6616
The South Valley pool has lots of grass for relaxing, as well as a water slide, baby pool and 25 yard swimming pool.
