Aquatic Recreation Facility West Mesa Aquatic Center is the site of the City's newest Olympic pool. This is an excellent pool for lap swimming, recreational swimming, exercise classes, swim meets — stadium seating to accommodate 800 spectators — and other activities.
Operating as usual
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]
Come beat the heat!
Spots still available! Sign up today! https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/swimming/kids-triathlon
Four of our outdoor pools will be opening on weekends starting this Saturday. Visit cabq.gov/pools for hours!
Water authority will be temporarily turning the water off to install a new fire hydrant nearby.
Sign up today! @newmexicohswpl
We are in full hiring mode in Aquatics! Now is the time to get lifeguard certified. We are offering 30 American Red Cross Lifeguard classes this year with our next one starting next week!
Check out our upcoming promotions! Sales on all passes and deals on water aerobics at all City of Albuquerque pool including West Mesa Aquatic Center!
Swim the distance for the United Way! You can still sign up through Friday. Sign up today! https://www.active.com/other-endurance/virtual-events/united-way-swim-challenge-2021?int=
Now is the time to become a lifeguard at the West Mesa Aquatic Center. Starting at $11.00 and make up to $14.00/hour! cabq.gov/lifeguard
We’ve got good news and bad news…
A little over two weeks away! You are officially invited to bring your furry friend to swim at the pool on Sunday, September 12 from 11-3!
Summer break is approaching it’s end but pools are staying open!
Sorry for the inconvenience. We should be back up and running tomorrow.
Don’t miss out! All passes are discounted through July 5th!
Flashback-Friday!
Check out those tiny trees! Soon these slides will see there first public use since summer 2019. The photo below dates this picture well before then. Most of the trees seen are clearly taller than the slides today.
Outdoor will open for recreational use this summer starting Saturday May 29th. Go to https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation for more information!
See you here!
Don’t miss your chance to get certified and join our lifeguard team this summer! West Mesa Aquatic Center’s last class is April 19th-23rd (4pm-8pm) and FREE for City of Albuquerque applicants. Just call the pool at 836-8718 to register!
Don’t miss out. Call a city pool today!
Sign up today!
Check out the virtual job fair today and sign up! www.cabq.gov/jobfair
Black Friday sales for pool passes! 15% off! Tomorrow only! Also our Winter Water Aerobics passes will go on sale tomorrow!
If you miss out or want to get 25% off your next pass, sing up for our United Way Swim Challenge! https://www.active.com/other-endurance/virtual-events/united-way-swim-challenge-2020?int=
It’s really coming down out there! All programs cancelled for the rest of the day through tomorrow afternoon due to the worsening weather.
Snow Day!
West Mesa Pool CLOSED until Tomorrow (Tuesday) @ 2:15pm.
Stay safe and enjoy the snow from home!
Happy Friday!
Water Exercise classes are back at WMAC starting October 5th!
Registration opens up at 7am two days prior to each class date.
Here the times that will be offered:
Monday-Friday
9am-10am
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
7:30pm-8:30pm
Follow the link to reserve (starting 2 days prior to desired class):
https://web2.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/nmalbuquerquewt.wsc/splash.html?ccode=pool&SessionID=0d4792ece25fcf1c8c0f4e4d4bd68eda5aca81129541388c9246fd5ba41147712e03c9170a6dc6c3f7b8310246afe1fc293e1fb5f90ac884cc8a7fb326cd357c
Call the front desk for questions and assistance: 836-8718
Have a great weekend!
Call in to WMAC to reserve your spot for the next American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course --> 836-8718
Minimum requirements for course:
1. 15 years of age by last day of class
2. Pre-course swim test completion (completed on first day)
3. Have an offer to become a City of Albuquerque lifeguard (classes are for potential City of Albuquerque lifeguards only).
Apply for the Lifeguard position at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cabq/jobs/2826129/2020-summer-seasonal-aquatics-aide-lifeguard-instructor-head-lifeguard-pool-super?keywords=life&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Call 836-8718 for questions
Our beloved Shanta would have been 21 years old today. There isn’t a day that goes by that her life doesn’t inspire us to continue her mission of bringing positivity to the world. Happy birthday Shanta.
It’s a little different this year but we wanted to wish all of you a happy
Private Swimming Lesson registration starts Monday at 7am!
Apply today! Visit www.cabq.gov/lifeguard
Even though it’s cloudy, it’s still important to wear sunscreen.
Monday | 5:30am - 8am |
6pm - 8pm | |
Tuesday | 5:30am - 8am |
6pm - 8pm | |
Wednesday | 5:30am - 8am |
6pm - 8pm | |
Thursday | 5:30am - 8am |
6pm - 8pm | |
Friday | 5:30am - 8am |
6pm - 8pm | |
Saturday | 12pm - 2:30pm |
3pm - 5pm | |
Sunday | 12pm - 2:30pm |
3pm - 5pm |
After 12 strong years, Aqua Life is closing its doors.
City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Aquatics Division
Our goal is to provide services that make your life easier and more comfortable.