New community pool to open May 27

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department has announced summer hours for city aquatic facilities which will continue through Monday, Sept. 4, 2023.

Hours are

• East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool, 6141 Reynolds Drive: Two open swim sessions, noon-3 p.m. and 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. The pool is closed Mondays.

• Laabs Pool, 750 W. Picacho Ave.: Two open swim sessions, noon-3 p.m. and 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. The pool is closed Mondays.

• Las Cruces Natatorium, 1405 E. Hadley Ave.: Lap swimming 6-11 a.m. and 4-8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. The pool is closed Sundays. Reservations are not required.

• Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave.: The second-floor fitness area and gym are open 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and noon-6:30 p.m. Sunday. Fitness swim sessions are offered 7:30-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, and 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Additional lap swimming is available 6:45-7:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Two open swim sessions are noon-3 p.m. and 3:30-6:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday. Due to limited capacities and staffing, exclusive rentals for outdoor swim facilities are only available on Saturdays. Capacities are limited and on a first-come first served basis. Dates, locations, activities, and times are subject to change.

• Plaza de Las Cruces interactive fountain, 101 E. Las Cruces Ave. downtown: Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

• Unidad Splash Pad, 1501 E. Hadley Ave.: Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

• Metro Verde Splash Pad, 7125 Metro Park: Open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday.

For more information, call the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center at 575-541-2782.