Make a splash this summer!
UPDATE (5/19): The City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department announces the opening of six preseason outdoor pools on Saturday, May 24, 2025. These locations will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 7 p.m.
All preseason pools will also be open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, from 1 to 7 p.m.
Preseason outdoor pool locations are:
- Dellview - 500 Basswood Dr.
- Fairchild – 1214 E. Crockett St.
- Kingsborough – 350 Felps St.
- Lady Bird Johnson - 10700 Nacogdoches Rd.
- Westwood Village – 7627 W. Military Dr.
- Woodlawn Lake - 221 Alexander Ave.
**The pools are free to the public. Appropriate swimwear is required. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. City splash pads are open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and are free to the public. For more information visit SanAntonio.gov/Parks.
REGULAR SEASON SWIMMING:
Looking for a swimming pool, splash pad, waterpark, river, or lake to beat the South TX heat? Find plenty of places to cool off in and near San Antonio below.
Swimming Pools
image via sanantonio.gov/parksandrec
• Cassiano - (1440 S. Zarzamora, 78207)
• Concepcion - (600 E. Theo, 78210)
• Cuellar - (502 S.W. 36th St, 78237)
• Dellview - (500 Basswood, 78213)
• Fairchild- (1214 E Crockett, 78202)
• Garza - (5800 Hemphill, 78228)
• Heritage - (1423 S. Ellison Dr, 78245)
• Kennedy - (3299 S.W. 28th St, 78226)
• Kingsborough - (350 Felps St, 78221)
• Lady Bird Johnson - (10700 Nacogdoches Road, 78217)
• Lincoln - (2803 E. Commerce, 78203)
• Monterrey - (5919 W. Commerce, 78237)
• New Territories- (9023 Bowen, 78250)
• Normoyle - (700 Culberson, 78225)
• Roosevelt - (300 Roosevelt, 78210)
• San Pedro Springs - (2200 N. Flores, 78212)
• Southside Lions Pool (3100 Hiawatha, 78210)
• Woodlawn Pool (221 Alexander Ave, 78201)
Private Pools ($$; Day/Group Passes Available):
• Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk (600 E. Market Street, 78205)
Rooftop pool with a panoramic view of downtown SATX. (10am-6pm; $50)
• JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa (23808 Resort Pkwy, 78261)
Enjoy the River Bluff Water Experience (650 ft. rapid river and 1,100 ft. lazy river), plus 4 water slides, a sandy beach pool, a kid's pool, and more. (Pool: 8am-10pm, Slides & Lazy River: 11am-6pm; $60)
• Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Spa (9800 Hyatt Resort Dr, 78251)
Experience a 5-acre water park with multiple outdoor pools, a lazy river, a 2-story waterslide, and so much more. (8am-10pm; $75)
• The St. Anthony Hotel (300 E Travis St, 78205)
Another rooftop pool with a sick view plus complimentary WiFi and poolside service. (7am-10pm; $15)
• Thompson Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk (115 Lexington Ave, 78205)
A trendy rooftop oasis with a city skyline backdrop. (7am-10pm; $50)
• Oasis Tavern (1409 Donaldson Ave, 78228)
A new locally-owned poolside bar and grill featuring special events plus private bookings. Call 210-265-5836 to make reservations.
Splash Pads
City Splash Pads (Free; 9 AM - 9 PM through October):
• Benavides Park (1500 Saltillo St., 78207)
• Elmendorf Lake Park (3700 W Commerce St., 78207)
• Hemisfair (434 S. Alamo, 78205)
• Joe Ward Park (435 E Sunshine Dr, 78228)
• Lincoln Park (2915 E. Commerce St., 78202)
• Martin Luther King Park (3503 Martin Luther King Dr., 78220)
• Pearsall Park (5102 Old Pearsall Rd., 78242)
Other (Free):
• Northview Splashpad (100 Randolph Plaza Dr, Universal City, TX 78148)
16 water features spread throughout a 4,000 sq. ft. pad. (10am-8pm)
• Gustav's Geysers (at The Historic Pearl; 303 Pearl, 78215)
A micro water park smack dab in the middle of The Historic Pearl. (9am-10pm)
• Selma Splash Pad (9374 Valhalla Selma, TX 78154)
• Fischer Park Sprayground (1935 Hilltop Summit Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130)
The largest park in the New Braunfels park system. Also includes two fishing ponds and picnic areas. (6am-11:59pm)
Rivers/Lakes
• Comal Park (1178 Comal Park Rd, Canyon Lake, TX 78133)
116 acres of fun in the sun on the south shore of Canyon Lake. (8am-7:30pm; $5-$20 per vehicle)
• Guadalupe Canoe Livery (8195 Highway 281 North, Spring Branch, Texas 78070)
Aka the $5 spot - a quick 30-minute drive to a 23-mile stretch of Hill Country serenity. (Mon-Thurs: 10am-8pm, Fri-Sun: 9am-8pm; cash only)
• Frio River Private Access (19683 TX-127, Concan, TX 78838)
A private sliver of paradise that only lets in 30 guests max per day. (10am-7pm; $35-$50)
• Vista Hermosa Park (13436 IH 35 South Von Ormy, TX 78073)
First opened in 1934 by the Ruiz family, this private park offers Medina River access and relaxation. Plus a playground and picnic area. (Tues-Fri: 1-7:30PM, Sat-Sun: 10AM-7:30PM, Free-$5)
• Landa Falls (133 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130)
The longest float on the Comal! Grab your tube (or rent one on arrival) for a relaxing stretch of Hill Country beauty. Not to mention, there's free A/C shuttles to and from parking. Floats are all day every day from 10am-5pm. ($20 weekly admission, $25 weekend and holiday admission; equipment rentals like life vests and coolers available too.)
• Whitewater Sports (11860 FM306 #2, New Braunfels, TX 78132)
Need a weekend getaway on the water? Whitewater Sports has been offering one of the best tubing experiences since 1972. Float the famous "Horseshoe Loop" on the Guadalupe River every Friday-Sunday this summer. Dogs are welcome too. (9am-5pm on concert days; 9am-6pm on non-concert days. $24 per person for tube rental.)
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