While technically this is called the Ventana Ranch Pool & Community Center, it's really just the…read moreVentana Ranch Pool. The "community center" isn't actually a community center at all. It's only accessible from the pool area, and is really just a small building built big enough to house the locker rooms, hold what little equipment the pool monitors might need, and store pool toys the kids that come here can use while they're swimming. Oh, and it serves as a space to use for the (monthly/quarterly?) homeowners association meetings. The pool itself isn't very large, probably about 3/4 the size of your typical public pool, but since it's only for Ventana Ranch residents, it never gets super busy, and one typically has plenty of room to swim and hang out in. It's clean, and relatively well maintained, but the water is so cold that, from my viewpoint, it's virtually unusable for more than a few minutes at a time, even on the hottest of summer days. Now, given that the average day finds plenty of people (mostly kids) in the pool swimming around, obviously not everyone feels the same way, but consider this my swimmer beware sort of review, and get out of it what you will. :-) I actually find the water temperature to be a bit of a mystery, because while it was super cold like this the few times we came here last summer (2013), there were also a few times we were here earlier this summer (2014), and the water temp was perfect then. There was even a time when we came to swim this year, and the water was (almost) *too* warm. However, of all the times we've been here, the water has been cold far more than it's been warm. The locker rooms are small, and a little stinky, but clean, and more than adequate for the size of the pool and the number of swimmers generally present. I suspect the smell is largely due to the smallness of the space, and the fact that the locker rooms are basically outside. There's a kiddie pool fenced off in a small enclosed area separate from the rest of the pool, and even though the main pool is very big, or busy, it's nice for parents of small children to have a dedicated space they can take their kiddos to if they want to. There are no diving boards, water slides, or any of that other fancy schmancy pool stuff, but there are plenty of chairs, a few tables, and even a nice grassy area with a couple good sized trees providing lots of shade right outside the gate, just in front of the pool. This makes the grass the perfect place for having a picnic lunch with the fam before, after, or even during your swim session. The pool is free to use, but as I mentioned above, it's for VR residents only, and you need a key/swipe card to get in the gate (obtained by going to the office for the the property mgmt co, and showing them an ID, and some sort of other proof of VR residency). Overall, I'd probably give the VR Pool 3.5 stars, but since Yelp won't let me go in .5 star increments, I feel like it deserves rounding up to 4 stars more than it does rounding down to 3. If you live in VR, the pool is a nice (free!) summer perk to have. If you don't live out here, well, maybe you should! :-)

The water temperature and the life guards where nice, but the pool was very dirty and it was not…read morewell kept. The water was cloudy and you when I was swimming I felt leaves and more hitting me.I Have have heard that the pool is cleaner later in the year, but I think the pool should be clean all year round.

This is easily our favorite public pool. I actually really like the reservation system bc the pool…read moredoesn't get too crowded & you have a guaranteed time to get in. No waiting in the hot sun for long periods of time! There's lots of shade around the edge of the pool. The grass is nice. I recommend bringing a chair because there are a lot of ants & tiny spiders running around. We all loved the two water slides. The lines don't get very long at all. There's a cute wading pool perfect for babies. It's pretty warm. The lifeguards are very attentive & nice. Overall this is a perfect place to bring the family on a hot summer day. We like to pack a lunch or some snacks whenever we go.

I brought my son here after remembering that this pool had a nice play set in the water. I'm so…read moreglad I did. This pool was perfect for a toddler, not too crowded, not a ton of teenagers, a graduated entrance where he could play easily, and he absolutely loved it. I'm not sure if they offer season passes but it was $11 for two adults and a toddler. Their prices aren't posted anywhere which needs improvement. They take cash and card as do the snack/soda machines. We'll definitely be back.

We love corrales pool! Such a good pool to go to if you have toddlers and young kids. The slides…read moreare a huge hit! Lifeguards always on watch also

We came here under the threat of some summer monsoon rains and it was fantastic. The competition…read morepool is currently closed but everything else was perfect. My son loves going down the slides over and over again, I like that it's a small pool by itself. The basketball is separate which is also nice, it prevents crashes. The graduated pool is nice and there is plenty of space. We'll definitely be back.

Love this place. Great place for lap swimming and an even better place to tire out the little…read morecreatures. So glad places this are out there.

I went in and signed up for a three month membership. I am still being charged even though the…read morethree month membership ended. I have to go stop payment at my bank. Be careful signing up at this place!!!!

I enjoy this gym and have had a membership in the past. The cost is reasonable, the contracts are…read morein line with the market standard....but this is no LIFETIME fitness, let's be clear. And like all facilities, maintenance and renovations could be made accordingly to enhance the customer/member experience! However, after visiting and being treated so very well by upper management/supervision... it's this line staff who is just not up to par. The reception/front desk seriously has areas for improvement! As, they require coaching on how they speak, use facial expressions, and overall usage their body language to interact. Who are you to police and act poorly, roll eyes, and talk disparagingly about the customer when they walk away? Further far too much chit chat at the front desk, where is the busy work and checklists? Unfortunately, it's the ladies working from 4:00pm til closing at the front desk who have these attitudes. Really not acceptable! Call out if you are in a bad mood! Also management, if you have different hours i.e. your summer and winter hours, your line staff, front desk "concierge"should be advising this politely and always ready to greet the customer or member with warmth and respect. Not, "appeared bothered or annoyed " to have to do their job they receive a paycheck for!

A great community center where there are classes geared for all ages. The indoor swimming pool is…read moreconsidered the best in Santa Fe with times for everyone's desire from toddlers to seniors. The ice skating rink will soon be open again with hockey for adults and youths. Curling will also be offered. Learn to skate classes are very popular. A gymnasium with challenge courts, pickle ball and racket ball. The fitness center is where you can get into shape or stay in shape offer machines, yoga and Zumba classes. You can even hire a trainer. Where else can you find all this at a very reasonable rate. Look for yourself at https://santafenm.gov/community-services/recreation/genoveva-chavez-community-center-gccc

Love it! My problem is the sauna and hot tub are only open certain hours. Also many times they are…read moreout of order. The rest of the place is great.

***West Gate Mini Dog Park***…read more This review is strictly about the mini park, not aquatic center. This gravel/rock mini dog park is located on the back side of West Mesa Aquatic Ample parking Had the dog park to ourselves Clean, 2 trash cans in the mini park, 1 dog disposal bag area Lots of weeds but no goatheads

Took my kids here to play today and they had a great time. It seemed very clean. We went to the…read moreindoor play area.

Instructors are nice, I have my 6month old going here. If you miss a class they allow make up days,…read morewhich is great.

If I could zero stars, I would ! PLEASE DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE!! this swim school does not…read moreteach your kids anything about safety or how to survive if they accidentally fall into water like we wanted it to. You pay $25 for 30 mins for them to just sing songs in a circle with your child. They automatically add gratuity to your card and when I asked the front desk where on their website does it say that and she could not give me an answer. They are not there to teach your kids but to just take your money.

Rio Grande Indoor Pool is a great facility. In addition to lap swimming there are also swimming…read moreclasses for kids. We have gone to their great water aerobics program that runs 5 days a week (MWF mornings and TuTh evenings). Water aerobics is more exercise than you imagine (especially when Anthony is leading!) and less stress on your joints than some other aerobics options. The pool and locker rooms are well maintained, and the staff is friendly. Prices range from $2 to $4.25 depending on age and sometimes event, and there are monthly passes. Seniors (60+) get in free.

Rio Grande pool has offered the best access to swimming during this last pandemic year…read more I'm 60 somI get in free. It's a clean well run pool facility. I'm thankful for the county for keeping it going! It's one of the south valley's best kept secret. Bl