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

Affordable prices and lawn chairs available. The area was clean. Decent sized pool. Staff was very…read morefriendly

It's been hot lately. Like, Africa hot. Kids griping about how hot they are, followed by the…read morequintessential "I'm bored" summer complaining loop and "can we please do somethinggggg" *insert whine-y voice* ~ When it's too hot to hit up the park, the zoo or botanical gardens, and you know you'll get through the aquarium too quickly, and you've already done Explora a few times, and don't feel like going to a movie....you know it's time to get WET! Paradise Hills Pool is a great option if you're on the westside. Reasonable admission fees, lifeguards on point paying attention, nice water slide, a few shady trees and covered table areas, it's a great spot to wear the kids out and catch a few rays. You can bring your own coolers, chairs and floatation devices!! They also serve free lunch in the summer lunch program inside the pool facility on the grass area during the week, and were even open 4th of July with a free popcorn and snow cone machine for the crowd. During the week it can get a little packed at times, try to get there by 12:30 or once they hit max capacity, you'll have to wait in line a bit until someone leaves.

Word of advice: don't sign up for a membership here.......run the other way!…read more My family and I recently moved out of state. At the end of June, I called several times to cancel my membership, but each time I was told to call back because the manager wasn't available. In July, I finally had to go in person because every time I called, the manager was either unavailable or in a meeting. I even left my contact information for a callback and never received one. When I spoke with Jenna, she told me I would be charged for August, but if I provided proof that I had moved along with my new address, the August charge would be waived. I submitted the requested documentation that same day in July, including proof of my new address. Unfortunately, Genesis rejected my documentation, and I'm still being charged for August. I never missed a payment and my account was fully paid through July. This has been an extremely frustrating experience. The lack of communication, inconsistent information, and failure to honor what I was told has been very disappointing. I expected a much smoother cancellation process, especially after providing everything that was requested.

If there was ANY other choice for an outside pool on the west side I would cancel my membership. So…read moremany areas for improvement - Cleanliness, staff attention to members behaving badly (pedicures at the pool, boys in the women's locker room), condition and safety of the pool area, high price, management that doesn't seem to care.... One positive is that the classes and teachers are good. Maybe after this transition to new owners is over things will improve....

Went to swim this evening at 6:00pm. Schedule changed. Lap…read moreswim is now from 7pm - 8pm. Swim team of all ages is swimming later into the evening. I just paid for a one year pass. I've tried to swim at 6am. Nobody showers before getting into the water.. you cam smell all the Bengay and other sprays and ointments... not sure why the swim team has to swim so late. Don't the kids get out of school at 3 or 4 pm?

We're all water babies, aren't we?…read more I've been watching my little girl, Iris, shiver and chatter her tiny teeth, blue-lipped, for the better half of the summer at this pool. That's because it's pretty darn cold in these waters, which was the case in my High School pool, true of all school pools across the country. And while I'd prefer the hypothesis that the temperature is directly related to budgeting, me thinks it actually has more to do with a certain unspoken swimmer's code: wussies not invited. Yeah, you'll suffer the initial plunge, but if you're dedicated, you can stay plenty warm by your own volition. So here's your warning, wussy. These waters aren't for the faint of heart. Every kid in New Mexico should learn to swim. Valley offers some great classes at friendly prices taught by, well, you guessed it, teenagers who know how to swim and double as lifeguards, and adults are invited, too. Overall, the instruction has been effective, but it's regimented and somewhat baselined, so if you have some experience in the water already, go ahead and sign up for a class that might challenge you, otherwise you'll be stuck with, well, New Mexican swimmers, er, drowners. Don't hesitate to sign up for the next level. The facility, aside from the chilly H2O, is unusual via ABQ standards. Sort of an A-Frame, the bones are wooden, the ceiling is high, and there's plenty of free swimming. About two-thirds of the main pool is dedicated to lap swimming. A second (smaller) diving pool is a great learning spot for the adventurous. And a third pool for little bitty kids is located outside, under the burnin' sun, a wading pool. Slap sunscreen all over your zombie before he/she enters, that heat is intense.

***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.

Pros: the best staff, Emily at the front was a sweet helpful person. Most of the valet guys were…read moresuper kind too! The valet is in the parking garage so your car is safe. There are really good coffee and breakfast places walking distance. The beds are comfortable and it's a cute place! Cons: in a LOUD dangerous part of town. Local family said don't go out after 9 pm. It's a high crime area, and there were some intense crime scenes going on right by the hotel.

So far, this place seemed amazing. But the longer we are here, more things going wrong. First the…read morefront desk told me parking was free at the meters then we got a 90 dollar ticket for not backing into the parking spot and facing forward. Absolutely absurd. Second went to the bar to get drinks after that crap and multiple bartenders behind the bar about 2-4 people and took 15+ mins to even have someone talk to us and take our order. So 30 minutes to get a drink is unacceptable in any service. Will absolutely never stay here again or give them another dollar. The cute atomosphere doesnt make up for the lack of hospitality. 0 stars if I could.

First, I will say the person at the desk was very polite, respectful, and professional…read more I brought my 16 year old daughter to work out with me today. Chuze is always very busy and I was trying to bring her over to the Defined side. They would not allow her to work out without signing up first. Reasoning being that she is a minor and there is not a clause in their waiver stating that if a minor is injured they are liable. With as long as Defined has been around, it would seem like they would have added this by now. Especially since she was accompanied by her guardian. So how would any teenager know if they like this gym before they want to sign up? It seems like they're trying to force a sign up to me. My rating is based off of a suspicious business model.

I have an update to my review. A few weeks ago I was approached by the general manager, and I…read morereally appreciate the follow up. Since then, I went back in and met with their trainer to walk me through some strength work and it was really helpful. I appreciated the experience and the guidance And I will follow back in three months. Cody provided great customer service and instruction.

I want to share our experience with Fish Factory after having my children enrolled there for the…read morepast four years. Swimming is an incredibly important skill, and for a long time, Fish Factory was an adequate place for my kids to learn. Unfortunately, our experience with the business side of Fish Factory has shown us that their loyalty, flexibility, and compassion only seem to extend as far as your ability to keep up with their unusually high prices. After a difficult year financially, we fell behind on payments. This was not ideal, and I fully understand that businesses need to be paid. However, our balance had always been paid eventually, and for the first three years, we had no payment issues at all. None of that history mattered. Four years of being customers did not matter. The fact that this involved children being removed from a skill-based class they had committed to did not matter. Rather than having a real conversation with us or showing any meaningful willingness to work with a family going through a hard season, Fish Factory dropped both of my children from their classes. They gave the appearance of working with us, but in reality, it felt like they were simply waiting until they reached the date that allowed them to remove my kids without needing to discuss the situation further. That is the part that is most disappointing. This was not a family asking for a free service. This was a long-term customer asking for basic communication and a little compassion during a temporary financial hardship. So, if you are considering supporting this business, I would keep that in mind. If everything is going perfectly and you can afford their high monthly costs without interruption, you may be fine. But if your family ever hits a hard month or two, even after years of loyalty, do not expect that to matter. There was no compassion from management. No meaningful conversation. No care for the children involved. Just a cold business decision. A few additional concerns from our time there: * Lessons were sometimes cut short when it suited them. * Classes we were told would be comped due to illness were never actually comped. * A significant amount of the sickness we dealt with seemed to originate from their facility. * Payment issues were handled unprofessionally, including being approached and embarrassed in front of others during toddler classes. * Instructor turnover was frequent enough that children could become attached to an instructor only for that person to be gone shortly after. Swimming is important. But so is how a business treats families, especially families who have supported them for years. Based on our experience, Fish Factory failed in that area completely.

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

I dropped by Downtown Sports and Wellness while visiting Albuquerque and staying at a local hotel,…read moreand it was a great gym to get an "on-the-road" workout in. With my room key, I got a discount day pass rate (around $12) with an easy sign-in process. This place has a lot of equipment, including barbells, squat racks, free weights, rowers, cardio equipment, and standard weight machines. It's still missing some things, but for a drop-in, it's completely fine. There weren't a ton of people there, even on a Saturday morning, so I didn't have to wait for anything. One thing I really appreciated about this gym was all the workout "supplements" they had in vending machines. Whether you opt for a natural pre-workout powder, or one that has 10,000X your daily recommended doses of caffeine and BCAA's; and whether you are looking for vegan protein powder, or more traditional whey, they have a supplement for everyone (all in single servings). So, if you forget to bring your pre- or post- workout drinks, they probably have you covered. The locker rooms were fairly large and clean. You do not have to bring your own lock. My two critiques would be their fairly limited hours, especially on weekends, and the difficulty in finding it (it's downstairs in a sort of underground mall which is half locked-up). Also, it might be a bit limited as a normal gym with a regular membership. Otherwise, it's a great place to drop in while on the road for a workout.

Looking for a gym with a pool. Called the Downtown Genesis location (S&W will be missed) as their…read morewebsite does not provide membership fees/cost, etc. An automatic red flag . The nice person that answered the call notified me that only their supervisor/manager could provide the membership cost and amenities information, and requested my name and phone number for a call back. I declined. Genesis, you just lost my interest and my business. Transparency is a requirement in the modern world. Sketchy business models are just that, sketchy.