The pool is kept very clean. People are very friendly. There is a lot of parking and the lifeguards…read morepay attention. Every hour the kids exit the pool for 15 min. The adults do not have to exit the pool. They have pickle ball. Also a deep dive pool is available. They sell food and drinks. A Lot of lounge chairs available. There is good shade and the pool temperature is very comfortable. The hours of operation provide lots of swimming opportunities. The fees are a bit high but for the summer months l think it's worth it. I feel safe there. Usually I see a police car keeping an eye on the parking lot. Nice Music is playing throughout the day. The pool is near a nice park that you can take nice walks in. It's also near a dog park. I have really been enjoying my Summer as a member of the heights pool. I would like to see the Ping Pong table fixed because I am a big fan of the game and would utilize the table for a good game of ping pong.

I've visited several times with friends, and am finally in the tax bracket that can afford…read moresomething like this. I don't plan to purchase a pass on principle that they are specifically extremely expensive to exclude lower income families. Alamo heights is a beautiful place to live and recreate but the elitism is a poison. There's no way that $700+ for 3 months of swimming is necessary for maintenance and staffing of a relatively small facility. Otherwise it's a nice, clean pool with a fun little playground and kiddie wading pool.

TLDR: You're not going to find a better swim school than Blacktip in San Antonio…read more Blacktip stands out in the community, not just as a swim school, but as a beacon of quality and personalized care. We enrolled our 12-year-old son, who was okay at swimming, but showed some nervousness and trepidation in the water. With summer just around the corner and plenty of water-based fun in the forecast, we wanted him to glide through the water effortlessly and confidently, just like a blacktip shark. After exploring various options, Blacktip was the clear choice, especially suited for his age group. Encouraged by glowing reviews, we booked a trial lesson, and we were paired up with with Nolan, who has the keen insight and nurturing approach of a skilled swim coach. In just 30 minutes, Nolan assessed, coached, and elevated my son's swimming skills, making the lesson fun and engaging. He adapted the challenges to perfectly suit my son's abilities, transforming his tentative strokes into confident swimming. I was positively surprised to see that transformation in such a short period of time. After the lesson, we met Albert, the engaging and involved big kahuna, owner, leader, and instructor from Blacktip. He discussed our goals, shared insights from Nolan's assessment, and made signing up for additional lessons as smooth as swimming with the current. He even discussed what our goals were with the program, which impressed me a lot. This personalized attention is a rare find, in any business, and reflects Blacktip's dedication to each swimmer's success. To be clear: you just won't get that from any other school. I spoke with 5 swim schools, all nice enough on the phone -- but none that were interested in diverging from cookie-cutter approaches, except Blacktip. My son left the school buzzing with excitement about his progress and eager for his next lesson, a testament to the positive and supportive environment Blacktip provides. It was clear that children of all ages were thriving here, each benefiting from tailored instruction that meets them right at their level of proficiency. The facility itself is clean, well-organized, purpose-built, and perfectly designed for swim instruction, making it an ideal environment for learning and growth. Whether you're introducing your child to swimming or looking to enhance their aquatic skills, Blacktip Swim School is a fantastic choice, helping swimmers become as confident and graceful in the water as the blacktip shark.

Blacktip Swim School exemplifies professionalism! Every coach is patient, kind and not only to the…read morestudents but the adults as well. I would have no problem recommending this school to others, especially to beginners. The team goes above and beyond to make newcomers and/or beginners feel welcomed and comfortable. Just signed my granddaughter up for another two weeks. I love it here

With amazing swim instructors that are with your little one every step of the way, it's no wonder…read morethis place is popular! I enrolled my now 1.5 year old into their swim program(she started when she maybe 8 months old?) just so she can be comfortable being in the water and know how to survive essentially and she loves it (for the most part haha) We go every once a week to bring more awareness to water and learn to be safe around any sort of body of water! Scheduling is super easy and the staff there is ALWAYS amazing and helpful! I enjoy seeing the usual people there always positive and joyful always! - shout out to Dylan, Julia, Isabella, Eduardo and Brooke for being Lily's usual rotation of instructors to keep things pretty consistent for her! We love Aqua Tots! I can only hope for one day that my son will cave in and join in on the fun of learning how to swim as well!

Super expensive, only 1 bathroom for lots of kids that need to go at end of lesson!…read moreIn 30' class, grandson got 4'15" of individualized instruction!! It is a rip off!!

This pool boasts incredible facilities that cater to any type of sport and is open to the entire…read morecommunity.

The Aquatic Center at Palo Alto College was a joint effort with the City of San Antonio to bring a…read moreone-of-a-kind facility to San Antonio. The Aquatic Center includes a variety of unique features and has hosted a number of high caliber competitions, including the U.S. Olympic Festival and several NCAA Championships. It features a heated 18 foot dive well with two 1 meter and two 3 meter diving boards plus platforms at 5, 7.5, and 10 meters with a sparger system in place. (A sparger system is a training tool that uses compressed air to lessen the impact that a diver feels when entering the water. This compressed air rises to the surface, aerating the water and creating a softer landing surface for the diver during training.) This is an awesome facility for diving and swimming. We have come here mostly for diving, but we have also attended a high school swim meet here. It is typically hot and humid year round, so that the swimmers and divers are comfortable, but there are ceiling fans over the seats, so that spectators can be comfortable as well. The pool is a good size for lanes. The spectators sit on both sides of the pool on metal chairs or benches, which can be quite uncomfortable after a while.

Lucy as an instructor gets a millionnn stars! She is so amazing with my boy and the other children…read more Her energy & enthusiasm is great. My baby is 15 months old and a 'Minnow'.He was a little timid of the water at first but the songs they sing and the predictable routines makes completing each lesson a breeze. I'm so glad I decided to bring him here to start his swim journey. This is the first time I was able to see him in action swimming & I sat in the little viewing area.I can't speak to the other instructors but if you are thinking about getting your little one started I would definitely recommend getting your lessons started with Lucy! This is my baby's 5th class, he only goes once a week, and he's already fully submerged in the water & learning to kick underwater on his own.

Carlos and Miguel have been attending since they were just 6 months old. I love for them to have an…read moreactivity and an activity that will benefit them is a plus in my book. Love all the instructors and the staff has become family. Denise (hoping i have her name correct, sweet young lady with glasses) is our kids favorite instructor/front desk staff. She is very patient with my littles and especially with my Carlos as he struggles sometimes to socialize. Highly recommend aquatots for your little ones.

I am really impressed with Coach Robert and Coach Adam. The owner Robert is professional and…read morereally cares about his students. When i called, his wife answered and explained everything in detail and i was very impressed with her customer service. My daughter is learning fast. They are practicing social distancing and they're very clean. I am going to start my adult lessons tomorrow. I highly recommend this swim school. We are very happy! And my daughter always leaves with a smile!

Love this place! My daughter has been coming here for a few years and the owners treat you like…read morefamily. My daughter swims like a mermaid now. We're planning on bringing the baby soon too. The new facility is amazing; it's the best.

Steven doesn't know it, but he's taking my daughter all the way to the olympics (she's 3). I'm…read morekidding but also not kidding because if there were ever a swim coach with the ability to do it, it would be Steven. I got individual lessons for my two children. Within two weeks, my son was swimming more efficiently (5) and my daughter was able to swim across the pool. He encouraged their love of swimming with lots of fun. He taught them new techniques and managed to keep their focus. He came highly recommended from a neighbor and I can see why. It's been an overall an exceptional experience and I hope to continue with SwimNique for years to come.

From the owner: SwimNique specializes in private lessons in competitive swimming and stroke analysis. SwimNique…read morealso has a new learn to swim program. We strongly emphasize a swim curriculum that motivates each swimmer to build swimming skills. We also teach water safety lessons to each swimmer so they will know how to be safe around pools, lakes, and or any large body of water.

We have taking our daughter here for a year and we have really enjoyed it! She is progressing so…read morewell! We are also so happy to see such strong girls AND boys programs! Definitely recommend!

Love, love, love the Camp Active summer camp at Alamo Gymnastics! This is probably the most…read moreorganized and informative camp I've ever enrolled my kids in. My 9yo daughter went for 2 full weeks (8:00-4:00) and my 5yo son did 2 of their half-days (8:30-1:30). Both kids had a blast this summer! The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. My daughter takes gymnastics classes here, so this camp is just another great service that they offer. Rates are on par with other camps. Electronic devices are prohibited during this active camp, which I think is a great policy! Kids do not need to be plugged in everyday. I like how the kids are grouped by age and each week has a different theme (sports, space exploration, safari, etc.). They do a theme-related craft each day, which is cute. We get a kick out of them, even though some are geared toward a much younger age than my 9yo daughter - we just giggle at those and I tell her how cute she is. She rolls her eyes - it's a lot of fun. They get free play in the little gym from 8:00-8:45 before they break into their age groups. They take a couple of snack breaks (dry snacks provided) and a lunch (parent provides). They go back and forth between the big and little gyms throughout the day, and around pick-up time (4PM), they're usually watching a movie. Sign-in at drop-off and ID check and sign-out at pick-up. You can register week-by-week online. You can uncheck days during the week if you know you won't be sending them every day and only pay for the days they will attend. This worked great when we had a dental appointment scheduled during one of the days, so I only paid for 4 days that week. They have a flexible refund policy too. You can pay an extra $10/day if you need extended care from 4-6 PM. The coach will send you an email the week before camp to introduce themselves and provide camp-specific info. This is a great touch and really helpful for parents to stay informed of procedures and expectations. One tip for them: update your information form that parents fill out to remove the info about swimming, since it's no longer offered during the camp. Other than that, keep doing what you're doing!