Ruidoso Public Pool & Wibit Water Park: Summer 2025 Opening Update

HEAD’S UP SUMMER VISITORS!

Wibit Water Park Opening Delayed Due to Low Water Levels: The 2025 opening of the Ruidoso Wibit Water Park at Grindstone Lake is delayed due to low water levels and will not take place on Memorial Day weekend. A new evaluation is planned for mid-June to determine if setup will be possible later this summer. The Municipal Pool will open as scheduled on Memorial Day weekend on 5/24/25 at 11:00 a.m. For more info, call 575-257-5030.


Municipal Swimming Pool:

  • Location: 515 Sudderth Drive

  • Opening Time: 11:00 a.m. (Memorial Day Weekend) 05/24/2025 .

  • 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 9th (Pool Party available)

  • Closure: August 10th, 2025

  • 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

  • 2025 Opening Date: To be announced

  • Opening Time: 10:00 a.m.

  • Daily Operating Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

  • 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

To learn more, please call the Parks and Recreation office at 575-257-5030.