A wonderful place to exercise in the pool. The instructor is wonderful-she pushes you and for me…read morethat is a huge plus! The area is always clean and secure

The Aquatic Center is a great place to go to if you would like to swim laps, but want to avoid the…read morehefty price of a gym membership. They also offer diving and swimming lessons, as well as a big area to just play in. I went to the Aquatic Center with a large group of teenagers that I was supervising and I was surprised at how assertive the staff were. They must have experience with unruly teenagers dive bombing off of the bleachers, because they were non too friendly while explaining the rules. Fortunately, the kids were so excited to be able to swim that they didn't mind sitting through a 15 -minute lecture. After that was over, the lady reluctantly released our group to get ready and jump in. The dressing rooms are fine, nothing special, but they do have that weird odor that comes from stagnant water sitting on the floor. I desperately attempted not to think about athlete's feet and other fungi while getting ready. They do have those cool machines that dry your swimming suits though, so that is a plus. I was excited to swim laps and dive, while most of the kids just enjoyed the recreational area. The Aquatic Center has pretty limited hours for family swim time (mostly just on weekends from 1 to 5 p.m. but with extended hours in the summer), but if you are interested in swimming laps, you'll have more options. This place isn't really fancy, but it definitely gets the job done. You can visit for only $4 or get a 16 visit punch card for $36 online. That's a great price, better than you will find most anywhere else. So if you want to get a few pounds from your waist but not your wallet, The Aquatic Center is your place.

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.

Very nice, and friendly place! Lots of help from the staff. Amazing slides! Can't wait to go back!read more

The Ft Sam Houston pool is really nice & very clean. Swimming lessons available for everyone from…read morebeginner through medium skills. Let's face it ...advanced swimmers already knows how to swim right? Super family friendly. Life guards on duty at specified times This pool was under the operation & direction of John J. McCarthy (when he was Chief of Special Services.)

Southside Lions Swimming Pool is part of Southside Lions Park and is located on the west side of…read morethe park by the rec center and playground. It is one of several public swimming pools run by San Antonio Parks and Rec. All outdoor public swimming pools run by the city are free to all, open six days a week throughout the summer swimming season, and follow very similar rules and protocol. This review will focus on Southside Lions Swimming Pool and what sets it apart from other city swimming pools. As with most other pools, you are required to sign in at the front desk with name, age group, and gender. These roles help the parks department obtain funding to continue operation of the pools, so it is very important to sign in. Southside Lions is one of only a handful of outdoor public pools with a diving board. Usually, the diving board is open for the second half of the hour if patrons wish to dive. If the diving board isn't open, request it from a lifeguard. They may or may not open it based on several factors, but one of them is that patrons want to dive, so don't hesitate to ask. While the diving board is open, the deep end is closed to other swimmers. The deepend at Southside Lions is deeper than most other pools bottoming out at 10ft. Great pool for diving. There is usually ample room for lap swimming, and the trees on the west side of the pool provide shade to swimmers on hot afternoons. As such, at the beginning of the season, this pool may be colder than others that do not provide shade. The changing rooms are located near the pool and (at least the Men's side, I can't speak for the Women's side) provide bathroom facilities as well as a shower to rinsing off the chlorine. Many pools require hourly or bi-hourly breaks to balance the pH levels in the water. These are usually done on the hour and all patrons are required to leave the water for around twenty minutes. Ice cream trucks with snacks are usually idle in the parking lot if you're looking for something to snack on while you wait. Do note that only fresh fruit and water are allowed past in the swimming pool area. Southside Lions Pool also has a toddler pool with shallow water and sprinklers so the little ones don't miss out on any fun. Weekend afternoons can get a little busy and once a week, but normally, there is ample room to swim. We have been there before when we were the only family there. Once a week a free water aerobics class is provided while still keeping the pool open for all patrons. Call their desk for details. The lifeguards at this pool are also not obnoxious at this pool which is a big plus. This pool is located on the South East side of the city. If you are looking for a similar pool on the West or North side, I have found that Dellview has an identical layout, including diving board and toddler splash pool. This is one of my family's favorite pools to visit.

Great place for swimming with the Family and cooking out. . And thank goodness the pools are open…read morenow to swim with the kids .

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 attended my nieces and nephew's class to see how they operate at Emler, since I plan on signing…read moreup my almost 2yr old in swimming classes. I had heard mixed reviews so i got a glimpse into their operations. I have to say, it was a decent experience. Clean and spacious swim school, instructors seemed knowledgeable and were good with the kids from my observation. Pricing is reasonable and they are open pretty late, which is great to accommodate for working parents. I'm definitely trying it out for classes for my daughter. I'll update review after my daughter begins classes.

Went for a first class on a Sunday and not ONE person was at the front desk to instruct us on…read moreanything! Stood in the front for 15 min waiting for someone to help, tried calling no one answered. Didn't know where to go, what to do, show us changing rooms what class he would be in for the session so just left. How do they expect you to pay for something like that?! A zero review would be too much! Had to give 1 star to post review

Blossom Athletic Club is a community area for the North East Independent School District, BUT that…read moreis not why I am rating or reviewing it. It is also a community based location, like a YMCA, where adults can take advantage of its services. The services that BAC offers to adults are swimming, tennis, basketball, track, baseball, etc. You just need to know the times and pay small fees and you are an athlete again! I use the Bill Walker pool on adult swim nights, which are from 8-9pm respectively. Most days it is very quiet and relaxing, without the rush of children. You can buy a 40 swim pass for $20 and that lasts for a while! The showers are warm and the staff very respectful. My next step is taking advantage of the tennis next door. People tell me my back swing is a killer. Is that good?

Awesome public pool. During the summer the pool is 50 meters and the largest lap pool open to the…read morepublic that I have found in San Antonio (25 meters during the school year). The kids that work here are so friendly and nice it's bound to put a smile on your face. The digital clocks rock and more than make up for the sparse locker rooms. For $4 a trip ($3 with punch card), it is the best deal in town for weekday swimming.

Emler Alamo Ranch. Jerelene is a God send! Her compassion, patience,expertise and genuine love for…read morewhat she does100% ended my grandsons fear of water above his hips! From the very first class Jerelene earned his trust and less than 3 classes later he will jump in the pool unassisted and try to swim, float, swim under water it's unbelievable! His parents are amazed and cannot believe his happiness and confidence to swim! I have no doubt he will be a strong swimmer and a few more lessons. If you are looking for a professional, safe trusting environment for your little one to learn to swim, I promise Emler Swim School is the only choice! I know Jerelene cannot take on everyone's child, but I highly highly recommend you schedule your swimming lessons with her she is truly amazing and a blessing from God!

We initially visited emlers to get info about a birthday party to host for our soon to be 5 year…read moreold. We ended up signing up for a free class when we booked the party. Our daughter started the free class and we ended up signing her up because she really enjoyed the lessons. The party portion of Emlers was amazing! The price is very affordable for 2 hours of the entire facility. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We will do another party there. The swimming lessons have been such a great for our daughter and watching her enjoy it has been enjoyable for us. The facility does get crowded on some days but doesn't bother us. She has really learned quickly and her instructors have been nothing short of amazing!