The Artesia Aquatic Center welcomed more than 200 community members during an evening open house Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The aquatic center offered free admission, facility tours, discounted season passes and hosted a snow cone vendor. Guests also learned about the new and existing amenities, classes and swim team options available to the public, including after-hour facility rentals and a summer swim team coached by Lady Bulldog swimmer Rose Greenwood, a member of the 2024 district title-winning team.
Aquatic center staff plan to continue building excitement for the summer season with upcoming “soft opening” dates May 11,12, 18, 19, 25 and 26, during which the outdoor portion of the facility will be open. The official opening of the outdoor pool will occur Memorial Day, May 27.
Noteworthy changes going into effect this year include the prohibition of outside food and drink at the aquatic center, with the exception of sealed water bottles and baby food or formula. During a recent city council meeting, the City of Artesia expressed these changes are meant to address the aquatic center’s fiscal losses to ensure operation maintains the current standard.
Concession stand staff have been required to complete food handler certifications to allow the aquatic center concession stand to begin offering pizza, hot dogs, chili dogs and more.
Currently, summer season passes at the Artesia Aquatic Center can be purchased at $200 for a family of four, $100 for single adults and teens, and $60 for seniors and children. This includes access to both indoor and outdoor pools but does not include tumbling or fitness classes. Senior adults aged 55 and over can enjoy “Senior Day” the first Friday of June, July and August, when admission for this age group will be half price.
To learn more about the after-hour nighttime rentals, regular party rentals, summer swim team, swim lessons, tumbling or fitness classes, or to purchase season passes, visit the Artesia Aquatic Center during business hours: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, or noon – 6 p.m. Sundays, or call to speak with a staff member at 575-745-8525.
To stay up to date on changes to rules, hours of operation or class schedule follow the Artesia Aquatic Center on Facebook.
