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West Mesa Aquatic Center

Information about West Mesa Aquatic Center. Wristband Policy is back in place for recreational swimming. Wristbands available for purchase starting Mon-Fri at 4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday at 11:00am.

West Mesa Aquatic Center Info

Location
6705 Fortuna NW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
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Fall/Winter Schedule

Phone - 505-836-8718

Olympic Pool

West Mesa Indoor Slide Pool

Holiday Schedule

View admission fees and holiday hours at West Mesa.

View special events and closures.

View fall hours.

Something for Everyone

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.

Olympic Features

The pool can be set for eight 50-meter lanes or two-dozen 25-yard lanes.

The pool also has two 1-meter diving boards and a 3-meter diving board.

Indoor & Outdoor Slide Pools

The West Mesa Aquatic Center also features an indoor recreation pool that has a tower water slide with beach-like zero-slope design. It is handicap accessible and great for birthday parties.

The outdoor pool is larger than the indoor pool and has two water slides.

Children

Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Children ages 8 and under must be supervised by an adult at all times while in the water. Therefore, they both need to be in the water.

West Mesa Aquatic Center Hours

The West Mesa Aquatic Center will be using wristbands this summer season for entry into the pool. Wristbands available to purchase at the pool as early as 4 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends.  When the shift starts, patrons with wristbands can come right into the facility through the main entrance on the south side of the facility. Wristbands are also available for purchase online up to 2 days in advance. If you purchase wristbands online, please visit the Aquatics Aide at the front desk prior to the start of the shift for your reserved wristbands.  If you are a pass holder, you are still required to have a wristband; the pass simply allows you to collect a wristband for free. All patrons require a wristband for entry, regardless of whether they are swimming. All patrons will be asked to leave the facility between shifts to allow time to clean and allow new patrons to queue and enjoy the pool. A set number of wristbands will be available based on bather load limits from the current health code. 

 

Fall Schedule - August 5 - November 4

*Outdoor pool open on weekends only through September 1

**Diving boards open on Tuesday's and Friday's during recreational swim hours

***Indoor slide pool closed on Wednesdays beginning November 6

Lap Swim (weekdays) Open Swim (weekdays) Lap Swim (weekends) Open Swim (weekends) Water Exercise

5:30 AM – 8:00 AM

9 A.M. - 10 A.M. (limited lanes)

11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) (includes HS swim class)

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

All pools pre-sale 4 P.M. until all

tickets are sold

6:00 P.M. - 8:00 PM

*Monday - Thursday: Indoor pool only

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(Some days may be closed due to events)

Pre-Sale Hours: 11:00 AM

until all tickets are sold

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Monday - Friday)

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday)

 


List of Renovations to WMAC 2023

WMAC - Completed Projects

  • Outdoor and Indoor Water Play Features
  • Indoor and Outdoor Pool Slide Refurbishment
  • New LCD Scoreboard
  • Timing System Upgrades
  • Starting Block Refurbishment
  • Indoor Play Feature Part Repairs
  • Indoor Pool and Olympic Restroom Deck Resurface
  • Olympic Tile Cleaning
  • Outdoor Pool Plaster Replacement, Deck Resurface, and Hydro Hub Remodel
  • Thunderdome – Large Floating Play Feature
  • Classroom Remodel
  • ADA Chair Lifts
  • Lounge Chairs/Deck Furniture
  • New Water Fountains and bottle fillers
  • New Hand Dryers
  • New Parking Lot Pavement
  • Outdoor Pool Shade Structures
  • Olympic Pool Garage Door Refurbishment
  • Front lobby ADA door repair
  • Outdoor Pigeon Exclusion
  • Indoor Play Feature Part Repairs
  • Evaporative Cooler Refurbishment
  • Updated Lighting and Wiring
  • New Locker Room paint
  • Total Cost $1,808,104

WMAC - Additional Projects Planned 2023-2024

  • HVAC Repairs
  • Gates and Fencing
  • Exterior Landscaping
  • Sink and Water Fountain Repair/Replacement
  • Door repairs
  • Estimated Total Cost: $1,200,000