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Five Places to Get Wet

by Alison

July 21, 2009

Here are five places where you can get wet and cool off on a hot summer day

1. The West Mesa Pool has an indoor recreation pool with a zero-slope entry, fun sprinklers and a waterslide. You'll also find a similar pool outside. Since it's an indoor pool, it's open year round (at least the indoor portion is). Admission is 50 cents for kids five and under and  $3.00 for adults. On Sundays, children are free and on Friday nights everyone is 50 cents.

2. Eisenhower Pool is an outdoor pool with two small slides plus the wading pool. Admission is 25 cents for kids five and under and $2.25 for adults. On Sundays, children are free and on Friday nights everyone is 25 cents.

3. Las Padillas Pool has a waterslide and some fun sprinklers to aid in your cooling off.

4. The Manzano Mesa Sprayground isn't a pool, but rather lots of fun sprinklers and other wet ways to cool off.

5. Your own backyard is always an option. The kids can run around in the sprinklers, splash in a blow up pool, slide down a slip 'n' slide or experience the joy of water balloons. Right now is a great time to pick up summer toys because they are starting to go on clearance to clear the way for school supplies.

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Splash and Play at the Manzano Mesa Sprayground

by Alison

June 01, 2009

Looking for a fun (and wet) alternative to a traditional swimming pool? The Water Sprayground at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center is open for the season (and will be open through August 14). The Sprayground has lots of fun sprinklers that will get your kids wet and cooled off. It's perfect if you have kids of varying ages, the older ones can explore on their own (it's a small area) and the little ones can sit and splash without you worrying about them going under. *

The Sprayground is located at the Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center (between Eubank and Juan Tabo just south of I-40). It is open on weekdays from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. You must have a membership to the center, which costs $13, and a 50 cent donation is requested each visit for children aged 3 and older.

Looking for a unique birthday party spot? The Sprayground is available for rentals. It accomodates up to 75 people and can be rented weekday evenings or Saturday afternoons. The cost is $100 for two hours. Contact the center for more information, contact information is available onthe website.

*There are no official lifeguard on duty, though staff does supervise the area. Children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult. Though there is very little standing water at the Sprayground, remember that a child can drown in even the smallest amount of water. In other words, keep a close eye on your children!
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