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.

Great people that always bring positivity and kindness to everyone. Very attentive with their work…read moreand brimming with good energy even in the triple digit heat.

We've been members for 3 yrs. Nice clean community pool. Friendly staff and members. They have year…read moreround tennis courts with several clubs and classes for every age and level. Pool is great to hang out at. Friday's is "hoppin" with food and drinks in the evening.

I went to the highly rated SA Natatorium today because Northside pools were closed and I really…read morewanted to swim. Unfortunately, my experience was not the best. The bottom of the lap pool was dirty, strewn with many band aids and hair scrunchies. The water was cloudy and too warm for lap swimming at 85 degrees F. However, most impressive was the women's changing room that looked brand new. But it would be nice to see the Natatorium pools cleaned up to attract more swimmers.

Wow! The locker rooms have been refurbished and are super nice. They even have a spinner to get all…read morethe water out of your suit. FIT classes are free!! I'm so happy I tried this, I'm sold!

This is an AMAZING facility with indoor and outdoor pools that are exceptionally clean and…read morerefreshing. Seniors like me can swim for free once we turn 65 and obtain a gold card. I love the consistently cool temperature in both pools. Now I am enjoying the 50 meter LC pool outside. If I have any complaint, it is only that the pool has been closing more frequently lately, due to summer camps and meets and such. We seniors need our regular swimming times and days to prolong our longevity!

WOW!!! Now that is how you build a swim center!! We came to NISD Natatorium for a swim meet from…read moreAustin. The best swim meet facility we have been to yet. None like that in Austin. Very impressive. We were swimming in their outside pool this weekend with 20+ lanes. You could see all perfectly from the stands and a nice cool breeze blows over the trees while you watch. Plenty of room to spread out. The meet ran a little longer than anticipated, so I would recommend the meet organizer allows more time in their schedule or reduce the number of 10 minute breaks between events. Otherwise, everything else was great. I look forward to my kids swimming there again. Definitely worth the drive to San Antonio for a swim meet.

This was such a good place to come on a hot day! $8 per…read moreperson (Sunday) weekdays Mon-Thru is $7 and 2 and under is free. Float's are allowed even though website says otherwise I seen so many the past few times going. When you get there , there is a pool you'll visibly see but as you walk further down you'll see the very BIG spring/river fed swimming pool. If you bring things it has to be in a cooler, no glass, no styrofoam and there is a no tolerance rule on alcohol they will absolutely kick you out, no refunds. We brought a wagon (seen parents with strollers) and a small cooler for food and things. (Sodas, veggie tray, fruit, snacks) the workers WILL CHECK COOLERS so be weary! If you get there early there will be picnic tables available, you can also bring folding chairs and tables, if you don't bring either they allow quilted or picnic blanket. Please also know the water is EXTREMELY cold, 63 degrees, so if you bring little children I would recommend going to the kitty area that doesn't fully submerge them and that is tolerable. Life guards are everywhere so no worries there. The slide is also not there anymore but for a bit older kids there is a something they can swing off of that you'll pass when coming in. There's really something for all ages. THE WATER IS CLEAN!

Excellent place to bring your family for pool fun plus the natural spring in the back. My kids did…read moreswimming lessons here and the instructors were always great. The price for entrance is very reasonable.

This is an awesome park that affords large groups the ability to do many outdoor activities,…read moreespecially running clubs and cycling clubs because there is plenty of open space and parking. Shout out to Urban Run Club for introducing me to the park! I love that they have air pumps, a pool, and other amenities. I wish that there was more water fountains along the trails though. I do appreciate how clean the park is and everyone is friendly around the trails. It is dog-friendly, I bring my dogs here every Saturday and they love it. It's a great place for a long walk with your dogs. Beware of the deer or deer dung in the grassy areas. Also, they only have porta-potties.

Enjoyed a tranquil park experience with my dog, as it wasn't overly busy and provided a peaceful…read moresetting for my pet to run freely off-leash. The serene atmosphere made for a pleasant visit.

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 .