City pools start summer hours Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
LAS CRUCES - Summer is right around the corner which means the City of Las Cruces’ pools will be open to the public soon.
The city’s Parks & Recreation Department announced that its four aquatic facilities will begin operating on summer hours Saturday, May 27 and continue through Monday, Sept. 4. This includes the new Las Cruces Natatorium which features Olympic-length lanes.
Capacity at each location is limited and sessions are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. People will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis and must wear proper pool attire. Outdoor facilities are available for rental on Saturdays.
Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Only two children are allowed per adult and must be within arm’s reach.
Pools
East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool
The two open swim sessions will be from noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. The pool will be closed Mondays. East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool is located at 6141 Reynolds Dr.
Laabs Pool
The two open swim sessions will be from noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Laabs Pool will be closed Mondays. It is located at 750 W. Picacho Ave.
Las Cruces Natatorium
Open lap swimming will be from 6 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The pool will be closed Sundays. The Las Cruces Natatorium is located at 1405 E. Hadley Ave.
Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center
Open swim sessions will be from noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday to Sunday. The center’s second-floor fitness area and gym will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday beginning Tuesday, May 23.
Fitness swim sessions will be offered at the center from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday to Friday and 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Additional lap swimming will be open from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center is located at 1401 E. Hadley Ave.
Other water facilities
Plaza de Las Cruces Interactive Fountain
The fountain is located at 101 E. Las Cruces Ave. and will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Unidad Splash Pad
The splash pad is located at 1501 E. Hadley Ave. and will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Metro Verde Splash Pad
The splash pad is located at 7125 Metro Park and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday. It will be open daily starting May 27.
Free swim days
Several free swim days will be offered at the East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool and Laabs Pool during open swim sessions. Dates include:
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
Sunday, June 18 (Father’s Day)
Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)
Monday, Sept. 4 (Labor Day)
Leah Romero is the trending reporter at the Las Cruces Sun-News and can be reached at 575-418-3442, LRomero@lcsun-news.com or @rromero_leah on Twitter.
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