Rio Rancho outdoor pools open Saturday

Rio Rancho, NM (KKOB) – Saturday, 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 25 – Aug. 11 (recreation swim daily from noon to 6 p.m.)
    • Aug. 17 – Sept. 2 (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 25 – Aug. 11 (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 or visit the City’s website.

The Rio Rancho Aquatic Center, 745 Loma Colorado Blvd., is open year-round and will have extended summer operating hours from May 28 through Aug. 4. The center will close on May 27 for Memorial Day, June 19 for Juneteenth, July 4 for Independence Day, and from August 7-11 for annual maintenance. The 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)
  • Wednesday-Thursday: noon to 5 p.m.
  • Friday: noon to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: noon to 6 p.m.
  • 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. to 7 p.m., Monday-Friday

For information about Aquatic Center programs, rentals and fees, please call (505) 891-5230 or visit the City’s website.

For more information about The City of Rio Rancho, visit www.rrnm.gov. Follow The City on X (twitter.com/RioRanchoNM), Facebook (facebook.com/RioRanchoGov), and Instagram (OfficialCityofRioRanchoNM).