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.

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.)

Roosevelt Park Pool is one of my favorite free pools in San Antonio! It's a large, clean pool…read morethat's perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day. I really liked that there was a shallow area for younger kids, while the deeper end (up to about 9 feet) gives older kids and adults plenty of room to swim. There are lots of seating around the pool, making it easy to spend a few hours there with family or friends. The park also has restrooms, a water fountain/refill station, and lifeguards on duty, which made the experience feel safe and well-maintained. If you're planning to visit, I'd recommend arriving earlier in the day since it can get busy. Overall, it's a great free community pool with something for everyone, and I'll definitely be back!

Roosevelt Swimming Pool is part of Roosevelt Park south of downtown. It is one of several public…read moreswimming 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 Roosevelt Swimming Pool and what sets it apart from other city swimming pools. As with most city 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. Roosevelt Pool is a throwpack to 1950's pool design. Larger than most city pools, Roosevelt also is kidney shaped with several rows of concrete bleachers. This is one of the more popular pools and there are always dozens of people in the water, especially at the shallow end. It can get very crowded in the shallow area on weekends and holidays. The depth ranges from 3ft to about 10ft. There is usually ample room for swimming laps although the pool sides in the deep end can become crowded with teenagers, and we all know how they can be. Although it is a bigger pool, parking is limited, and you may find yourself waiting or walking up a stretch of hill to the entrance. There are male and female changing rooms that double as bathrooms. Roosevelt Pool is feeling its age, and you will want to be careful not to cut yourself on the rough cracks on the walls and floor of the pool. They hurt! The pool has a small waterslide for the kids, but they rarely open it up all season. Not sure why, but they just don't seem to like to. The manager for this pool is not the friendliest, and that attitude is passed along to the lifeguards who can be surly but are generally nice. Fruit and water are allowed in the pool area, but no other food. They have hourly or bi-hourly breaks for pH leveling, and you will spend between 20-30 minutes of time out of the water per break. The concrete can be very hot and shade is limited.

To be honest this is pretty good. It's clean, it's well maintained and it's got plenty of room for…read moremultiple sports even. My kids have swam competitions here, and now they practice all year round here. It's indoors meaning it's open rain or shine. They're raising champions here folks, but really I just enjoy watching my kids enjoy getting better at swimming. The maximum occupancy of the pool is 483, but they never have that many folks in here training all at once. Pool hours start as early as 6am M-F. Lap swim from 1100-1300, M-Su.

I attended a college swim meet at this new natatorium and I was impressed with how quickly and…read moreefficiently the meet was run. The only drawbacks were the lack of parking, difficulty seeing the scoreboard from certain lanes, and lack of seating for spectators. However, the facilities are very nice and the pool is conveniently located in central San Antonio.

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 .

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.

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

Amazing park Has plenty of things to do…read more Whether it be with the family Or your friends

I'm a nanny and took the kids here. They loved it and there is some shady spot for parents to sit…read morewhile kids play.