City Parks & Rec Announces Summer Swim Schedules; Register for Lessons May 30

As temperatures begin climbing across our broader community, the City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department has announced summer operating schedules for area pools, splash pads, aquatic facilities, and swim lesson programs.

Summer schedules for public aquatic facilities will begin in late May and continue through July, offering a combination of open swim sessions, lap swimming, fitness programs, splash pad access, and instructional swim opportunities for children and families throughout the city.

In addition to announcing summer facility hours, the City has also released registration information for youth swim lessons scheduled to begin in June at both East Mesa Pool and Laabs Pool.

Outdoor Pools

East Mesa Pool and Laabs Pool will operate under identical summer schedules beginning May 26.

Both facilities will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays. From Wednesday through Friday, each pool will offer one open swim session. On Saturdays and Sundays, two open swim sessions will be available from noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

East Mesa Pool is located at 6151 Reynolds Drive. Laabs Pool is located at 701 W. Picacho Avenue.

Las Cruces Natatorium

Las Cruces Natatorium, located at 1405 E. Hadley Avenue, will offer lap swim Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday lap swim hours will run from 8 a.m. to noon. The facility will be closed Sundays. No reservations are required.

Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center

Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, located at 1401 E. Hadley Avenue, will maintain expanded summer programming throughout the week.

• The facility’s fitness area and gym will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The center will be closed Sundays.
• Fitness swim sessions will be available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Open swim sessions will be held Monday through Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

City officials noted that due to limited capacities and staffing, outdoor facility rentals will only be available on Saturdays and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Dates, locations, activities, and times remain subject to change.

Splash Pads and Water Features

• The Metro Verde Splash Pad, located at 7125 Metro Park, is currently open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will transition to daily operations beginning May 23.
• The Plaza de Las Cruces Interactive Fountain, located at 101 E. Las Cruces Avenue, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• The Unidad Splash Pad, located at 1501 E. Hadley Avenue, will also open daily beginning May 23 and operate from 10 a.m. until sunset.

Summer Swim Lessons

The City will also offer Summer Swim Lessons from June 1 through July 17 at East Mesa Pool and Laabs Pool.

All swim lesson classes will take place Monday through Thursday, with eight classes offered during each session.

The three scheduled sessions include:

• Session 1: June 1 – June 11
• Session 2: June 15 – June 25
• Session 3: July 6 – July 16

• Level 1 and Level 2 classes will be offered from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• “Mommy & Me” classes will run from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The cost for each session is $45 per participant for Mommy & Me, Level 1, and Level 2 classes.

Registration for all swim lessons will take place at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30.

Participants registering for Level 2 classes must provide either a Red Cross completion card or proof of successful completion of Level 1 swim lessons.

City officials noted that class space is limited and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

For additional information regarding capacities, schedules, or aquatic programming, residents may contact the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center at (575) 541-2782.