In a state where summer temperatures reliably skyrocket into the triple digits, local oases are a necessity to keep everyone from going completely mad. Plus, they’re a fantastic place to keep the sprogs busy for hours. And—let’s be honest—is there anything better than wearing next to nothing and floating in a giant pool of water under the brilliant rays of the sun? I think not. So to make it that much easier to patronize your city- or county- sponsored H20 parks, here is a list of all the swimming pools within easy reach.*Seasonal pools open Memorial Day weekend.** Hours change from winter to summer on Memorial Day weekend.
Summer Guide 2017 Sunport*
Recreational swim: Mon-Fri 12:30-5pm, Sat-Sun noon-5pmPerks: Extra long (40-meter) pool, grassy areaNearby: Puerto del Sol golf course, Sunport, restaurants
Summer Guide 2017 Wilson*
Recreational swim: Sun-Sat noon-5pmPerks: Grassy area, benchesNearby: USS Bullhead Memorial park, restaurants
Summer Guide 2017 Rio Grande*
Recreational swim: Sun-Sat noon-5pmPerks: Nice grassy area, shade from treesNearby: Zoo, aquarium, botanical gardens
Summer Guide 2017 East San Jose*
Recreational swim:Mon-Fri noon-4pm, Sat-Sun noon-5pmPerks: Very small so you won’t lose your kidNearby: East San Jose Park, grocery, restaurants, South Broadway Cultural Center
Summer Guide 2017 Eisenhower*
Recreational swim: Mon-Fri 12:30-5pm, Sat-Sun noon-5pmPerks: Waterslides, basketball courtsNearby: Georgia O’Keefe park, El Oso Grande park, Academy Hills park
Summer Guide 2017 Montgomery*
Recreational swim: Sun-Sat noon-5pmPerks: Waterslide, grassy areaNearby: Movies 8, shopping, restaurants, Montgomery park
Summer Guide 2017 Sierra Vista*
Recreational swim: Mon-Fri 12:30-5pm, Sat-Sun noon-5pmPerks: WaterslidesNearby: Mariposa Basin park, restaurants, Don Newton-Taylor Ranch Community Center
Summer Guide 2017 West Mesa**
Recreational swim: Sun-Sat 12:30-2:30pm, 3-5pmPerks: Massive, three pools, waterslides, fountains, deep end, diving boards, zero-depth entry, stadium seating, Olympic sizeNearby: Restaurants, shopping, I-40
Summer Guide 2017 Highland**
Recreational swim: Mon-Fri 12:30-4pm, 6-8pm; Sat-Sun 1-5pmPerks: Diving boards, deep end, solar-powered(!), outdoor wading poolNearby: Shopping, restaurants
Summer Guide 2017 Los Altos**
Recreational swim: Mon-Fri 12:30-4pm, 6-8:30pm; Sat-Sun 1-4pmPerks: Outdoor wading poolNearby: Skate park, softball fields, ice cream, shopping, restaurants
Summer Guide 2017 Sandia**
Recreational swim: Mon-Fri 12:30-4:30pm, Fri 6-8pm, Sat-Sun 1-4pmPerks: Diving boards, recently renovated, solar-powered(!)Nearby: La Palomita park, shopping, Stardust Skies park
Summer Guide 2017 Valley**
Recreational swim: Mon-Thu 11:30am-4pm, 7:30-8:30pm; Fri 11:30am-4pm, 5-8:30pm; Sat-Sun 1-5pmPerks: Outdoor wading pool, diving boards, solar-powered(!)Nearby: Valley park, Matthew Meadows Park, day spa, tennis
Summer Guide 2017 Rio Grande High/Bernalillo County**
Recreational swim: Mon-Fri 5-7:30pm, Sat-Sun noon-4:45pmPerks: Massive, waterslide, recently renovatedNearby: Tom Tenorio park, softball fields, restaurants
Summer Guide 2017 Paradise*
Recreational swim: Sat-Sun noon-5pmPerks: Ample grassy area, baby pool, waterslide, recently renovatedNearby: Paradise Hills park, Paradise Hills Community Center, restaurants
Summer Guide 2017 Los Padillas*
Recreational swim: Sat-Sun noon-5pmPerks: Waterslide, fountains, zero-depth entryNearby: Soccer field, Los Padillas Community Center, grocery
Summer Guide 2017 South Valley*
Recreational swim: Sun-Sat noon-4:45pmPerks: Waterslide, baby pool, grassy area, recently renovatedNearby: Skate park, library, ice cream, baseball fields
