Outdoor Pools Open; Extended Summer Hours Begin for Aquatic Center

On Saturday, May 24, the City of Rio Rancho's outdoor pools will open for public use. Pool locations and hours of operation are:

• Haynes Community Center Pool, 2006 Grande Blvd.
  • May 24 - Aug. 10 (recreation swim daily from noon to 6 p.m.)
  • Aug. 16 - Sept. 1 (recreation and lap swim Saturdays and Sundays only from noon to 6 p.m.)
  • Lap swimming available during open hours

• Rainbow Pool, 301 Southern Blvd.
  • May 24 - Aug. 3 (recreation swim daily from noon to 6 p.m.)
  • Lap swimming available Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 6:00 p.m.
  • Water aerobics Monday and Wednesday 11 a.m. to noon

The daily fee to use any of the outdoor pools is $4. The fee for children ages 2 to 12, as well as adults 55 years of age and older is $3 per day. For information about programs and classes that will be offered at the outdoor pools as well as rental information, please call (505) 891-5230.

The Rio Rancho Aquatic Center, 745 Loma Colorado Blvd., is open year-round and will have extended summer operating hours from May 27 through Aug. 4. The center will close on May 26 for Memorial Day, June 19 for Juneteenth, and July 4 for Independence Day. The Aquatic Center does not open until 2 p.m. on the first Monday of each month to allow for regular maintenance.

Summer hours are:

• Recreation Swim (all ages)

• Lap Swim (adults only)
  • Monday - Thursday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: noon to 6 p.m.
  • Number of available lanes varies throughout the day
  • Two lap lanes available between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., Monday-Friday

For information about Aquatic Center programs, rentals, and fees, please call (505) 891-5230.