The City of Santa Fe released an update on May 29 regarding the status of city pools and aquatic facilities, addressing recent closures, maintenance practices, staffing levels, and ongoing repair efforts. The information aims to keep residents informed about the current state of local aquatics services.
According to the City, the main pool at Bicentennial Pool remains open while the Tot Pool is temporarily closed due to a boiler malfunction. At Genoveva Chavez Community Center, both the Therapy Pool and leisure pool are open; however, Therapy Pool hours have been reduced because of staffing limitations tied to expanded summer programming. The slide feature in the leisure pool is also temporarily unavailable during scheduled repairs.
The Fort Marcy Recreation Complex is currently closed due to staffing shortages. The City anticipates reopening this facility with limited operating hours on June 8 as new lifeguards complete hiring and onboarding processes. Salvador Perez Pool remains closed pending further repair assessments and cost estimates. The City acknowledged community interest in reopening this facility quickly, particularly given its accessibility features for individuals with disabilities.
In response to questions about maintenance scheduling, officials said that work occurs year-round as weather permits but not all mechanical failures can be predicted or prevented through regular inspections. “Maintenance work is performed year-round as weather and operating conditions allow,” staff said, in response to inquiries about why some issues occur outside off-season periods.
The City reported that preventive maintenance schedules are followed by certified staff and specialized contractors who routinely monitor systems. When unexpected failures arise—especially mechanical or boiler-related—staff respond immediately by initiating work orders and engaging contractors as needed while seeking appropriate funding for repairs.
To address unforeseen maintenance needs more efficiently in the future, officials pointed out that a recently adopted budget includes dedicated funding for such issues at city facilities. They also highlighted ongoing efforts focused on lifeguard recruitment and retention, operational funding support, daily operations management, adherence to preventive maintenance plans, long-term sustainability planning for facilities, and collaboration with schools and community partners.
