Stay Cool, Visit a Pool!
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Be a Lifeguard
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![The back of a lifeguard sitting in a lifeguard tower.](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/sliderimages/lifeguard.jpg)
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Outdoor Pools and Spray Pads
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![An outdoor spray pad with colorful features.](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/sliderimages/spray-pad.jpg)
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Lessons & Swim Team
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![Competitors diving into a pool at a swim meet.](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/sliderimages/swimteam.jpg)
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Indoor Pools
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![An indoor pool with lanes roped off.](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/sliderimages/indoor-pool.jpg)
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Admission Fees & Holidays
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![A large group of people swimming in an outdoor pool.](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/sliderimages/swimming.jpg)
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Jobs & Employment
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![A shallow, outdoor pool with multiple water slides.](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/sliderimages/outdoor-pool-slide.jpg)
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Pool Rules
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![Wells Park Spray Pad.](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/sliderimages/waterspray.jpg)
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Rentals
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![An outdoor pool with a tube slide.](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/sliderimages/outdoor-pool.jpg)
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Shanta Strong Swim Fund
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![A drawing of a sunflower sitting on a crayon drawn rainbow.](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/untitled-design.jpg)
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Water Exercise
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![Seniors doing exercise in a pool.](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/senior-exercise-250.jpg)
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Ditch Safety Page
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![Ditch the Ditches. Swim and play in safe places.](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/ditch-the-ditches-1.jpg)
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Drowning Prevention Coalition
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![The Rio Grande Valley State Park](https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/images/sliderimages/bosqueriver.jpg)
Lap Swim Guidelines
Lap Swimming at all pools will be on a first come first serve basis. As of July 1, 2021 we will no longer make reservations for lap swimming. Please follow the below guidelines while lap swimming at a City pool.
1. If there is an empty lane, swim in it
2. Find a lane that matches your ability. Let others know you are entering
3. If another swimmer is faster, do not push off in front of them
4. If a swimmer taps your foot, please let them pass
5. Avoid the center of the wall while resting
6. Avoid wide strokes in crowded pools
7. Be considerate of lap mates when swimming intervals
8. Please be nice