{"id":190804,"date":"2026-03-04T22:51:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/190804\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T22:51:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:51:07","slug":"where-to-find-el-pasos-best-public-pools-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/190804\/","title":{"rendered":"Where To Find El Paso&#8217;s Best Public Pools This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>El Paso is loaded with public swimming pools and spray parks. As summer approaches, (a tad early),some are already open and others are opening soon.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/klaq.com\/no-pool-rentals-el-paso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Renting Pools In El Paso Is Illegal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are of course a ton of private pools throughout the area but, if you aren&#8217;t lucky enough to have your own, (or know someone who does), no worries. There are plenty of public pools all over town. (One El Paso Spray Park is even dog friendly.)<\/p>\n<p>El Paso has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/parks\/aquatics\/aquatic-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">13 public pools<\/a>, 12 of which are indoors and stay open year round. (See the list <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/parks\/aquatics\/aquatic-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.) The\u00a0Pavo Real Aquatic Center is the only outdoor one left, (the other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/parks\/aquatics\/aquatic-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">2 permanently closed<\/a>), and it opens Memorial Day Weekend. Hours vary, see them\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/parks\/aquatics\/aquatic-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0El Paso Spray Parks<\/p>\n<p>El Paso has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/parks\/aquatics\/spray-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">11 spray parks<\/a>, see the locations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/parks\/aquatics\/spray-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>. They also open for the 2026 season Memorial Day Weekend. Hours are Monday &#8211; Sunday from 10am &#8217;til 8pm.<\/p>\n<p>Dog Friendly Spray Park<\/p>\n<p>Yes, El Paso has one. You and Fido can cool off at the\u00a0Pavo Real Enhanced Spray Park located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Pavo+Real+Park+Spray+Park\/@31.6896119,-106.3213257,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x86e742e6261b5647:0x855f7525761a6d6a!8m2!3d31.6896119!4d-106.3191317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">9301 Alameda<\/a>.\u00a0 You, and (Furrball too), will, of course, have to follow the rules. Coolers are permitted in some cases for an extra fee.<\/p>\n<p>Spray Park Rules (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/parks\/aquatics\/spray-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">elpasotexas.gov<\/a>)Concrete is slippery when wet. Water shoes are highly recommendedNo Lifeguards on duty. Adult supervision is requiredAvoid drinking the waterNo running or horseplay allowedInteract with the Spray ONLY if free of diarrhea or a contagious diseaseNo pets allowedDo not climb or hang on featuresNo glass containers, bicycles, skate boards, or skatesNo food and drinks in the spray areaHaving fun is permissible and highly encouragedCheck Out The Lagoon At Windsong Ranch In Texas<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Lagoon&#8221; At Windsong Ranch<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/klaq.com\/author\/ggarza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dubba G<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Texas&#8217; Largest Swimming Pool at Balmorhea State Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/keyj.com\/author\/chazmcguire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chaz<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"El Paso is loaded with public swimming pools and spray parks. 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