Inclusive Swim Is Back!

The City of Albuquerque’s Department of Youth and Family Services together with the Parks & Recreation Department is expanding access to fun and fitness with free Inclusive Swim Hours every Wednesday. Hours will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Highland Pool from August 2026 through May 2027, giving people with disabilities of all ages an opportunity to enjoy the water in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Inclusive Swim Hours are part of the City’s ongoing effort to make sure Albuquerque residents of all abilities have opportunities to participate and feel connected to their community. The program provides a dedicated time for people with disabilities as well as their families and caregivers to enjoy the pool more easily.

“The City is removing barriers and making sure everyone here knows they belong,” said Olyvia Lee, Inclusive Recreation Program supervisor. “Inclusive Swim Hours are one example of how we are working across departments to make our recreation options more accessible.”

Inclusive Swim Hours

Inclusive Swim is held every Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., August 2026 through May 2027, at:

Highland Pool

400 Jackson St. SE

Albuquerque, NM 87108

• Free admission.
• No preregistration required.
• Open to people of all ages with disabilities.
• Participants must be accompanied by a guardian or caregiver
• Participants sign in upon arrival.

“Swimming and being in the water are such a wonderful way to stay fit both mentally and physically,” said CABQ Aquatics Division Manger Alicia Parr. “We are excited to continue offering this wonderful program year-round.”

The program is designed to provide a relaxed environment. Guardians and caregivers must remain with the people they support at all times, and all participants are expected to follow pool safety rules and program guidelines.

For more information about Inclusive Swim Hours and Inclusive Recreation programs, contact the City’s Inclusive Recreation Office at 505-764-1525.