OKAY so today is July 15 2025 and me, my sister and my my mom came here to practice in the swimming…read morepool becauee me and my sister are on a swim team and wr were swimming for a while and then we got a bit tired and decided to go were the slide is and all the little kids stuff but not even 10 minutes in we got in trouble for going in there, why? Well supposly if you go in the swimmer area and then go into the kids area it's bad cause of the wate which obviously is weird so my mom decided to go talk to the manager and no she is not a karen or whatever for talking to the manager she had an reason to talk to him and she came back and said that he said it got to crowded in the kids area and the swimmer area which was totally different from what the lifeguards said which is crazy that they just lied to our faces and honestly the swimmer area and kid area was NOT crowded at all only one lane in the swimmer area was being used by a younger kid like younger than my sister and we even saw her go on the pool with the slide and she didn't get in trouble but we did? made no sense and it was just very weird and the manager was very petty to my mom which is not correct to do and the lifeguards lied straight to our face and even if it was true and that something with the pool water, fix it! it's not our problem you can't fix your own pool that has been up for a while and no wonder because the water looks bubbly which is not because of the water splasing onto each other it's gross water and the stairs up to the slide are disgustin as well, like hire a cleaner if you can because i do not wanna be stepping on that. Over all this pool sucks no offense, it's gross and all the above and the manager, Eric or Erick, please be better manger and stop being so petty you are aleast 40 or older to be acting like this like if your pool is causing this annoyance to you, you should even own a pool or work at it. Goodday.

Great indoor pool that is drastically underused. Perfect for my big kids and my toddlerread more

Sure enjoyed the pool. Very enjoyable and relaxing time to come in Saturday morning when the pool…read moreopened Staff supper friendly and knowledgeable about their facility.

This is such an outstanding convenience/essential for us "aged out" folks provided with our tax…read moredollars through El Paso Parks & Recreation! I normally get around on my EV (aka my eBikeKit-assisted CruzBike), but it was out of commission most of February/early March 2023, so my backup plan was to continue exercise via my much better half's upright (Specialized Windrock), cycling to/from this marvelous facility. The hours are extremely convenient, the cost minimal (especially if you buy a month- long pass), but the best part are the personnel. Manager Victor and the lifeguards (particularly Karen & Christian) are very attentive (I always feel safe, especially when doing my Lao in the water), friendly and professional. Fellow swimmers are likewise friendly , and there is an excellent lift system to accommodate wheelchair users. I really like and appreciate the numerous grab bars, especially in the showers. When cycling from Hawkins Pool, I found myself in need of an energy boost, which is "Untapped Maple Waffles", which I've purchased both from Crazy Cat Cyclery (North Stanton & Baltimore) and online. El Paso is extremely fortunate to have such an excellent facility with extremely competent individuals in charge; definitely, my coveted "iWheel of Approval!" goes here!

Now I don't normally like big crowds or community gatherings (especially on a weekend), but I came…read morehere with my 2 daughters and we really enjoyed ourselves. Entry was $3 each even if you don't swim. Plenty of lifeguards on duty. The deepest area of the pool is 4 feet and the shallowest is 2ft 4 inches. Eases the mind about any drowning accidents. There's music playing the entire time and there's also a cool little water slide that requires a certain height to go down it, so that those will be able to to stand in the water after landing in the water. Being my first time, I had questions and different interactions with the staff and all were kind and helpful. Signs say no food, but there are vending machines with a sign that reads "use at your own risk". It's fitting because my first attempt at buying a bag of chips, I was shorted and the chips never came out. The second time (yea, I really wanted a snack), I went for a Reese's and it was a win. So yes...at your own risk. There's a little outdoor area for you to stand and dry without exiting. May be a cool place to bring the kids for the summer or even a small little birthday gathering. There's a splash pad outside for the littles and some picnic area seating under a couple of gazebos. First come, first serve I imagine. My kids wanna come back, so we we'll be back. A little over an hour was all we needed to enjoy.

today is July 17,2025 l took my grandkids to swim at 1 to 4 pm on this date July 17, 2025 and this…read moreone life guard just aiming her watch on what my grandkids were doing and sure enough at 3:15 pm she stop them from using a sponge football that is made for the pool and at her sitting area for lifeguards she saw me getting ready to leave she left her area like she knew l was going to bring up to the front desk attention she accused my grandkids that the ball hit some one no body complained and l was watching them all the time that they were in the pool and l told her that l did not see the ball hit no one very rude staff that has bad reviews l should have check the reviews before experiencing bad attitude this peopl think they own the pool.l know that nothing is going to be down that's why people don't go like they use too.

Amazing facility!! Well kept and staffed. Two pools available for skilled swimmers and waders like…read moreme. Great!!

I am very pleased to see such a facility exist in El Paso and you can tell it is very well taken…read morecare of. The Westside Natatorium is accessible to the public and they offer public lap reservations, host competitions, team training, and they even help kiddos how to swim. The facility is setup with separate entries for spectator viewing and there are dedicated spectator bathrooms and locker room for those who are swimming. What really stood out to me is how they have an upper deck for spectators and there are plenty of rows for friends and family to watch. If you are interested in getting a swim workout in there are two ways to go about it. You can make a reservation ahead of time for a one hour session or you can roll the dice and simply walk-in. I have yet to make a reservation because the lanes are so large that it's pretty easy to grab a lane. Each lane is able to hold up to four swimmers. I've lucked out and have only had to share at most a lane with one other swimmer. Now when it comes to pricing you can pay for a swim session at a time, at the price of .... wait for it ... it's quite unbelievable ... for three dollars! You can also get unlimited swim for thirty days for only $30.

We enjoyed this pool and the proximity to mountain views. The swim test was a bit confusing for my…read morekiddo, however, we enjoyed the pool.

Indoor pool used for unit pt or rehab pt or profile pt... Or just, PT ... Lol. I'm not sure what…read morehappens here during the day, but in between the hours of about 0600 - 0800 it's all adults and all PT oriented. Pretty large pool. Several lanes. Life guards on duty at all times. Great place to get a morning workout in. Many workout aids available. Things that help you float or things that make you sink... Whatever you well out needs are. Go check it.. Get that back stroke going.. Das it Mayne

Went on a teacher's discount. For 5$, it was awesome especially since food & drinks are pricey. But…read morei believe regular fee is 25$ and its definitely not worth that. 2 fun slides and a lazy river and waiting pool. I had a non-alcoholic can, one cucumber lemonade, and a turkey leg and it was 31$. In all, i paid 36$ and had a great time but would have been very disappointed if i had paid 25$ to enter.

If you are going to take your kids and expecting to have fun, let me assure you the lifeguards on a…read morepower trip will in fact, make sure you do not. I'm all for safety but this gave Covid mask vibes all over again. Can't go down the kids slide any way but on your butt. No head first. It's a 2ft kids slide that ends in rubber are you kidding me? He got in trouble for skipping on the rubber. SKIPPING!! 3 lifeguards didn't say a word but in come the little power trippers. Can't stand on the structure to watch your kid. Have to wear a life vest in a lazy river you can touch the bottom in. He's on the swim team. Too bad. Life vest. We went 3 times around passed multiple lifeguards (assuming with some common sense and no power trip) didn't say a word because my kid is literally swimming laps, but the power trippers are gonna get ya. 48 inches to ride the slides. We've been to the biggest water parks in the country and they don't have these ridiculous rules. We only came here because wet n wild was closed but we promptly got our money back when the fun police on their high horses ruined any chance of having fun. What a joke. Do. Not. Bring. Your. Kids. Here.

One of the prettiest parks you'll find in El Paso and it definitely houses a lot of great memories…read morefor locals. Everything from concerts to 5Ks are held at this park and at one time this was home to Western Playland (before it's move to NM, it actually was a great amusement park). In the center is the lake where you can go fishing or paddle out on a boat. I'm not entirely sure why, but people don't swim here. It's actually out of El Pasoans character to swim in anything but an actual designated pool which completely breaks my heart. I grew up swimming in creeks, lakes, and rivers and never once did I question the green stuff growing down the ways or whatever touched my foot (you always just assumed it was a catfish), but Ascarate Lake is actually a clean looking lake so it is literally the ideal swimming spot. My friends from Wisconsin wouldn't hesitate to jump in Ascarate...just saying. Ascarate Park may in fact be the largest park in El Paso and it's one of my favorites. There are a few improvements that I think could be made like adding a dog park and allowing re-admittance at events (you have to pay every time even though they give you a ticket, what the hell is the ticket for then?), but overall it's a great place for an event or an evening out with friends and family. Oh and it's free on the weekdays!

Although the lake in Ascarate Park is man-made, it's sure great to see water for some change…read more Entry is free on the weekdays, and $2 per car on the weekends. This park is pretty big, and I love that there's a gravel path that wraps around the lake. Word of warning, I recommend paying attention to weather forecasts and avoid running outside just before/during a dust storm unless you love sand in your mouth. and eyes. There several great reasons to making your way over to Ascarate Park. Being active outside is one of them. Whether you're participating in an official running race or just getting some miles in your shoes, it's a relaxing area to run (and/or jog, walk, bike). There are quite a few 5K runs that take place here including the Walking Dead 5K Run that takes place on the weekend of Halloween ('real' zombies are after your two flags; terrify and fun!). This also the place for HUGE concerts/music festivals. There's certainly enough field space. These big events are usually well advertised for months over the radio. Or check out the 'Events' tab on Yelp! Family time is another reason to visit this park. Every time I've been here I've seen families picnicking/barbecuing under the picnic awnings. These are located throughout the park. There are also at least two play grounds for the kiddos! Definitely a family-friendly place. If only I lived closer to Ascarate, I would spend more evenings running here. But feel free to reach out if you're interested in finding other running routes/paths near Fort Bliss/Airport or on the Westside of town.

Located in Ascarate Park the Ascarate Aquatic Center has a 50-meter Olympic size outdoor…read morecompetition pool. It is one of the few Olympic-size competition pools in El Paso County. The pool offers basic amenities and basic " meh " changing rooms. The aquatic center also contains a small pool for children, a large slide, as well as two children's slides. The aquatic center also has an enclosed picnic area with BBQ grills which are shaded by tents as well as having two regulation sized volleyball courts, one sand and one grass. The area is available to the public as well as for party rentals. The pool is suitable for competitive swim events and is centrally located within the park which makes it an attractive facility to schedule and host events. HOURS OF OPERATION*: All County Pools will open beginning Saturday, May 27, 2023. May 27 - June11 Saturday & Sunday ONLY 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. June 13 - September 2 Tuesday - Sunday (Closed Mondays) 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. OPEN Memorial Day - May 29, 2023 Labor Day - September 2, 2023 *POOL HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

I knew we had pools in El Paso, but had no idea where. This nice neighborhood pool is great for…read morefamilies to get out, letting the kids splash and cool off. The membership price seems reasonable, but I do not know if that is per person or for a family. The hours are great too- I am currently contemplating going over after work and taking a dip! What a great way to get exercise in this summer heat.

Nice indoor basketball courts. They have yoga and exercise equipment. Yes, you must pay. This rec…read moreis located within Eastwood Park (if you're from El Paso, you call it Album). Lol Anyway great rec to come too if you have kids. The rec doesn't have a pool which is the only down side but it does have bathrooms and water fountains. They have snack machines inside too.