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.

Dellview Swimming Pool is located in the corner of a neighborhood park. It's a little tucked away,…read morebut you'll be glad you found it. 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 Dellview 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. Dellview Pool is my favorite out of all the free city pools. We drive across town from the East Side to go there at least once a week. It's layout of just about the same as the one at South Side Lions Park including the diving board. The staff and lifeguards are friendly (even if the lifeguards exhibit typical teenage behavior a lot of the time) and experienced. My daughter was trapped between the diving board and the platform last summer after slipping, and the whole team rushed to help her, and we were able to rescue without injury. The pool has a modern pump system, changing rooms and a covered patio to wait out the hourly pH level breaks. This location also has a toddler splash pool which is nice if you have little ones. The water is always refreshing. It does get a little crowded here on weekends and holidays, especially if the diving board is open. The diving board is opened every half hour for a half hour. They split the time pretty evenly since it is so popular. The pool runs from 3ft to 11ft. Maybe it's just me, but this pool always seems a lot brighter and I need to wear sunglasses when I'm there. It's a nice place.

The pool was clean and well kept for a city facility. There is handicapped access. The pool itself…read moreonly has ladders to get in, so it could be a challenge for the elderly or those with mobility issues without the access chair. The lifeguards were very attentive. Some things to know if you're going for the first time: no goggles that cover your nose, no water guns, no big inflatables. Children can wear goggles that don't cover their nose and use life jackets/puddle jumpers if needed. At the top of the hour there is a mandatory pool break for 15 minutes. Great experience, but know they do stick to the rules so there is no trouble.

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.

We have been all over the state of Texas for swim meets. This is the worst of them all. The…read morefacility is built as a greenhouse and with 112 heat index in Texas you can imagine how miserable everyone is. Then to add insult to injury they will only allow clear bags and no chairs. No outside food and beverages of any kind. They make you pour out any beverage you bring and yes, even just ice! No other facility is ran this restrictive. I hope they never have another event here unless they change their policy.

Great parking!! The parking lot is huuuuuge. While I was waiting on my group, I walked 2 laps…read morearound that huuuuge parking lot. The parking lot is shared with yellow school buses, that took me way back to 2014 when I first got my Class B CDL. I started just like what they was doing, learning to parallel park and recite the air breaks. The new hires was all in the engine learning the air breaks, where the oil stick was or what ever they are required to learn now. Back then we didn't need to know that...thank heavens. Learning to recite and perform the air break test was the hardest obstacle for me, whew I'm sure glade that's over. I started with school buses and now I drive motor coaches.

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.

Concepcion Swimming Pool is part of Concepcion Park which is just down the road from Mission…read moreConcepcion. Notice a pattern here? 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 Concepcion 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. Concepcion Pool is a moderate sized pool. Unlike some of the other pools, this pool does not have a diving board or water slide. It's a moderate sized pool running from 3ft to 9ft deep, most of which is on the shallower side. Great pool for the kids. If you're looking for something deeper or larger, Roosevelt Pool is only five minutes away. I always see tons of families at Concepcion Pool with lots of little kids. The staff and lifeguards are friendly and talkative. Parking is never a problem, and thanks to the surrounding park, there are picnic tables and grills to use if you want to spend an afternoon, though note only water is allowed in the pool area. The pool is partially shaded in afternoons. I have noticed, the chlorine content is a little higher here, and have had to leave because of breathing issues and itchy eyes, so keep an eye on you and your kids while at this pool.

My initial visit went fairly well. The ladies at the counter were a bit cold shouldered, not…read morereadily offering information to newcomers about the pool without a bit of prodding in my questions. When I left for the day I did leave them with smiles. I was AMAZED at how this pool is FREE this year (2016)! FREE, FREE, FREE! As well as being free, Tuesdays thru Fridays from 1:30pm-2:30pm they offer FREE MEALS to children 18 and under to help those who may be struggling without the assistance of school lunch programs during the summer. They do NOT allow any type of flotation devices even for children. They do have at least 2-3 lifeguards on duty at all time. The best time to go would be right when they open at 1:00pm or by 2:00pm during the week. Around 4:00pm the pool fills up very quickly but because it is such a large pool, you will have plenty of room to swim and have fun. Parking is sparce as the other park visitors take up most of the parking but you can park all along the sides of Theo Parkway (but not recommended to park inside bike lanes).

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.

Fairchild Swimming Pool is part of Fairchild Park located near the city cemeteries near Houston St…read more As far as I can tell, this is the closest to downtown free swimming pool. 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 Fairchild 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. A family favorite, and not just because it was the closest to our home. Fairchild Pool has had consistent and mature staff over the past few seasons so the lifeguards are no greenhorns to the job. To pool is fairly basic and a short walking distance from the parking lot, but your car remains in sight which can be important in this area. Fairchild Pool has a large shallow swimming area and a decent sized deep area ranging from 3ft to 9ft. This pool used to have a diving board but it was removed after a tragic accident during the 2017 season. The good that came out of it is the pool was completely renovated over the spring in 2018 with new pump equipment and a pool lift, making this one of the more fresh feeling pools to swim in. It can be incredibly refreshing to dive in after a long day. Fairchild Pool is one of a handful a pools not running at the normal 1pm to 7pm hours, it opens at 2pm and runs until 8pm. the entire pool is surrounded by concrete which can become blisteringly hot in the summer. Be warned. The west side of the pool has decent tree coverage for the bi-hourly swimming breaks times for the pool pH to settle. Food is not allowed, although you may bring drinking water. There are both Men's and Women's bathrooms with a small dressing area, and a shower off area near the pool entrance. Radios seem pretty well tolerated here, and someone is usually rocking music at either side of the pool. Fairchild Pool is rarely busy as Lincoln Pool is just up the street, so there is always ample room to play or swim laps. The southeast corner of the pool does have a problem with wasps every now and then, but it's not too bad. Interesting tidbit, from the south side of the pool, you can see the Mass Grave of Alamo Defenders in the Oddfellow Cemetery.

I'm calling and no one answer me we want to know if it's open cause it is really hot outsideread more