City of Albuquerque runs sprinklers, splash pads as part of ‘Operation Cooldown’

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — The City of Albuquerque is making use of sprinklers across five local parks on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures are expected to heat up. The free, family-fun is part of “Operation Cooldown.”

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Take a look at when and where the sprinklers will be running below:

  • Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    • Briar Ridge Park at 7601 Mallard NW
    • Alamosa Park at 1100 Bataan SW
    • Chelwood Park at 13205 San Juan NE
    • 4-H Park at 1401 Menaul NW
    • Ridgecrest Park at 820 Ridgecrest SE
  • Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    • Redlands Park at 5121 Sequoia NW
    • Loma del Norte Park at 7511 Burke NE
    • Singing Arrow Park at 12929 Piru SE
    • Dennis Chavez Park at 715 Kathryn SE
    • Aztec Park at 3400 Moon NE

Another way to stay cool is through the city’s various splash pads. Here is a list of locations with operating hours:

  • Alamosa – daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Oct. 12
  • Civic Plaza – daily 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Oct. 12
  • North Domingo Baca – daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Oct. 12
  • Wells Park – Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 1.

On an additional note, all City-owned indoor pools are returning to off-season hours. Outdoor pools will operate on a reduced schedule through Labor Day due to less demand, staffing, and funding as school begins. Find the schedule below:

  • Rio Grande Pool – open weekdays for lap swim 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., (closed Aug. 5); final day of the season is Sept. 1
  • Eisenhower Pool – closed weekdays; open weekends through Sept. 1
  • Sierra Vista Pool – closed weekdays; open weekends through Sept. 1
  • Wilson Pool – closed weekdays; open weekends through Sept. 1
  • Montgomery Pool – closed for the season.
  • East San Jose Pool – closed for the season.

You can find more information on the City of Albuquerque’s website…

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