Plan your summer splash in Ruidoso! The Municipal Swimming Pool opens Memorial Day Weekend with daily public swim through August 8, while the Wibit Water Park returns to Grindstone Lake starting May 23, 2026. Enjoy family fun, pool parties, and lake recreation all summer long. Parking fees and holiday reservations apply.
Municipal Swimming Pool:
Location: 515 Sudderth Drive
Opening Time: 11:00 a.m. (Memorial Day Weekend) 05/23/2026 .
Public Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pool Party Reservations: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Catalog - Village of Ruidoso, NM
Last Day for Public Swimming: August 8th (Pool Party available)
Closure: August 9, 2026
Fee: $5 per person (includes swimming and slide)
Note: No Pool Party rentals on the day before closing due to Pooch Party preparation.
Wibit Water Park:
Location: Grindstone Lake, 111 Wiggins Way, off Resort Drive, Ruidoso
2026 Opening Date: Memorial Day Weekend (5/23/26)
Opening Time: 10:00 a.m.
Operating Hours: The Wibit Water Park is open daily from Memorial Day Weekend through August 8, 2026, and then operates weekends only. Daily hours are 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, weather and staffing permitting.
Day Use Fee: $20 per person. Cards only. No cash.
SUMMER RESERVATIONS SYSTEM:
In an effort to preserve our natural resources and manage visitor capacity, the Village of Ruidoso will require a daily parking fee at Grindstone Lake and holiday weekend advance parking reservations throughout the summer. The Grindstone Lake Daily Parking Fee is $10 per vehicle. No reservations are required Monday - Thursday.
Parking Passes are available seasonally at https://secure.rec1.com/NM/villiage-of-ruidoso-nm/catalog