It's a great public pool and the shallow area is definitely a plus for toddlers/kids. The pirate…read moreship and how you can go from the shallow part to the big pool is a nice transition. Lifeguards were there the entire time and I felt safe the entire time.

This place is absolutely amazing. First of all, there is something for every age group and swim…read moreskill - a wading area for littles, a 2-4 foot deep area for medium-range swimmers, and a 6+ foot deep area for strong swimmers and adults. There's also a pretty cool slide and one of those "walk on floats across the water" things. My kids stayed for almost 2 hours and the only reason we left then is because they were starting to turn red from their sunscreen wearing off. The lifeguards were also great. We have gotten so used to overbearing lifeguards this summer who blow their whistles and yell nonstop and this was a nice change of pace. They were very patient with everyone, using normal speaking voices and only using whistles if someone was doing something dangerous. It made for a very relaxing and fun experience. The entry for kids is about standard ($3 each) and a bit higher than usual for adults ($6 each) but one of the benefits of this is that the place wasn't very crowded so we were able to have a good time without feeling cramped. We'll definitely be coming back again, kids and adults had a great time.

This is such a cute park in the city! We came to eat our dinner and watch the sunset! I loved…read moreexploring the hiking trail in the back. There was quite a few people there playing. Since it's spring, there are so many bluebonnets around! Great spot for photos for sure. There was a lot of parking and picnic tables to enjoy your meal! This will be my new go to spot in the city!

Balcones District Park is a somewhat hidden gem located on Amherst in northwest Austin. You will…read morefind a mixture of recreation, nature, and activities for virtually everyone in your household. Trails wind through a pack of trees and along a creek bed, creating a relaxing environment for walking, jogging, or simply chilling. Balcones District Park is sought after for its trails. There are both paved and unpaved paths, making it trail friendly for the novice to the more experienced hikers. The trails also connect to the larger Walnut Creek system, so it's possible to extend your walk, hike or bike ride. Within the park you will find sports activities - volleyball, paddle tennis, swimming, etc. Many park dwellers were fully engaged in sports activities. In addition, there is a children's playground for the littles in your life. There are also a covered areas for gatherings and social interaction. One area for improvement would be the maintenance of the park. Many grassy areas appeared to be overgrown and not cut for some time. With that said, it did not appear to hinder activities as the park was fully packed.

Non-pretentious spot to swim laps at all times during the day. Love how there are plenty of lap…read morelanes. Always well staffed. Kind of bummed it'll be closed for a few years to renovate, but looking forward to seeing the new pool when it's finished!

It was nice place to relax had fun with my family the pool was clean not dirty and staff where niceread more

This place is exactly what I look for in a gym. Its is clean, exceptional equipment, fantastic…read morelocker rooms, variety of classes and some other great perks I wasn't aware it. I would give it 10 stars if I could.

One of two Lifetime Gyms in the North Austin area, this location is closer to the Domain and the…read moremain feature is the lake where you can swim, canoe, and paddle board (there's also a running trail out there). The amenities are decent and they have a nice range of machines and weights, but there are no saunas or steam rooms to enjoy and decompress. Rumors say they might convert an area to have such services. The second floor is pretty dedicated to their studios and cardio as the main floor has machines, weights, and dumbbells. You can bring your work bag here and do some work before or after a session knowing they have a full cafe available with coffee and cold brew! I'm enjoying my time at this location since they have a four lane outdoor lap pool, but if you don't mind a drive check out the other location a bit more up 183 and see which location is best for you.

This pool is about swimming. Nothing fancy, just swimming. Did I mention you can swim here?…read more They have lap lanes open most of the time and the rest of the pool is for swimming. Swim, swim, swim. Don't be afraid to jump in and swim.

One of the nicer local pools in Pflugerville. I like how much space there is, and I appreciate the…read moreseparation between the really young kids and everyone older. The pool isn't too cold on a hot day, so if you're expecting Barton Springs cold you're not gonna get it. But given the pricing and the location (especially if you're in/close to Pflugerville), it's a nice place to visit. A nice plus is that there are tables and chairs that are for the most part in the shade (perfect for the summer). I do want to point out that the building with restrooms/changing room/showers is no longer in use, so you'll have to use the bathrooms "in front" (never used them, so don't know if they're referring to the ones in the park or not). In any case, the bathroom situation probably isn't the greatest, so if you're in a situation where you need nicer facilities, you might want to think twice before coming. That being said, if you're looking for a solid place to swim for a few hours (even 1 or 2), I think this place beats out the other pools around town.

This is the nicer of two local parks that sits along Tudor house Road in the Brookfield subdivision…read morelocated just off of Dessau Rd. Both parks act as traffic roundabouts in their respective neighborhoods and are separated by Weiland elementary school. The reason this park is nicer than its nearby neighbor is because it features a swimming pool. There is a larger playscape located here as opposed to the other park. This is roughly a 1 acre patch of land that is well utilized with paved walkways, benches, pool, and covered play scape with swings. There is also a nice short gravel pathway with benches and the entire property is ringed with a 4 foot perimeter fence. There are bathrooms located within the pool area along with plenty of seating and there's even a book depository box next to the playscape, but no grills. Just one block south of this park you'll run into Stoney Creek park and it's paved trails (Battenburg Trail) that run along a creek. This is definitely a very nice HOA park for the local residents, not the general public.

This review will be boring. It might be useful, but I doubt it will be funny or cool. Steady…read morecompetence is not exciting, and this pool is competent, reliable, and easy to use. Cat Hollow Pool is like the San Antonio Spurs of neighborhood pools. It's not the newest or the flashiest pool. It's just a damn good pool. Cat Hollow Pool has clean cool water. It's not dirty or over-chemed. It is seldom over-crowded. The grounds are well-maintained. Open hours are very generous (open until 9 pm almost every night), and the pool is well-staffed with a crew of lifeguards. My toddler enjoys the shaded kiddie area, and my little guys enjoy the deeper sections and small water slides. The annual pass for a family is a bargain, Perhaps it would be nice if Cat Hollow had a bigger, windier water slide or a zero-entry pool for the kids. Maybe a few more splash pad features or a reliable snack and drink machine would be cool. That said, as far as water-filled holes in the ground go, this one is pretty darn good.

This pool is great. The staff is super sweet and the water is clear, clean and not over saturated…read morewith chemicals. Also, we usually have an issue with crowds but we really didn't notice that here. The two slides they have are awesome, the kids love it here. I love the fact that they have a shallow area for the little ones. Unfortunately, arm floaties are not allowed but they have life vests available which is AWESOME!

Review from Thursday, August 14th... Evening…read more This was our second pool we went to. Its an Austin Pool and its free to public. But be warned there are many kids...as it sits ON the school grounds!! The parking chaotic because its the school, but the pool itself is super nice. It got a little packed there for a while, no doubt. But the they offer floatation devices such as kick boards and noodles etc. There is one lap lane, I believe. The pool is from 4ft to 12'10" I think is what it said. There is a diving board as well, which is really nice. Fairly large pool, nice area. All concrete walk to and from. I liked it a lot. My kids and hubs did as well.