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.

TLDR: You're not going to find a better swim school than Blacktip in San Antonio…read more Blacktip stands out in the community, not just as a swim school, but as a beacon of quality and personalized care. We enrolled our 12-year-old son, who was okay at swimming, but showed some nervousness and trepidation in the water. With summer just around the corner and plenty of water-based fun in the forecast, we wanted him to glide through the water effortlessly and confidently, just like a blacktip shark. After exploring various options, Blacktip was the clear choice, especially suited for his age group. Encouraged by glowing reviews, we booked a trial lesson, and we were paired up with with Nolan, who has the keen insight and nurturing approach of a skilled swim coach. In just 30 minutes, Nolan assessed, coached, and elevated my son's swimming skills, making the lesson fun and engaging. He adapted the challenges to perfectly suit my son's abilities, transforming his tentative strokes into confident swimming. I was positively surprised to see that transformation in such a short period of time. After the lesson, we met Albert, the engaging and involved big kahuna, owner, leader, and instructor from Blacktip. He discussed our goals, shared insights from Nolan's assessment, and made signing up for additional lessons as smooth as swimming with the current. He even discussed what our goals were with the program, which impressed me a lot. This personalized attention is a rare find, in any business, and reflects Blacktip's dedication to each swimmer's success. To be clear: you just won't get that from any other school. I spoke with 5 swim schools, all nice enough on the phone -- but none that were interested in diverging from cookie-cutter approaches, except Blacktip. My son left the school buzzing with excitement about his progress and eager for his next lesson, a testament to the positive and supportive environment Blacktip provides. It was clear that children of all ages were thriving here, each benefiting from tailored instruction that meets them right at their level of proficiency. The facility itself is clean, well-organized, purpose-built, and perfectly designed for swim instruction, making it an ideal environment for learning and growth. Whether you're introducing your child to swimming or looking to enhance their aquatic skills, Blacktip Swim School is a fantastic choice, helping swimmers become as confident and graceful in the water as the blacktip shark.

Blacktip Swim School exemplifies professionalism! Every coach is patient, kind and not only to the…read morestudents but the adults as well. I would have no problem recommending this school to others, especially to beginners. The team goes above and beyond to make newcomers and/or beginners feel welcomed and comfortable. Just signed my granddaughter up for another two weeks. I love it here

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!

Excellent!!!! My city loves its citizens. This facility proves it. Newly renovated and filled…read morewith the most friendly, caring staff. I am so surprised to have found this pearl on the West side of downtown. I love to swim for exercise and now, I can partake all year round. Only $3.oo to use the pool but even better, the first hour is free. The pool is heated and the showers are hot. I feel so blessed to be a senior and be treated so well by my city. I encourage any adult, that wishes to have an exercise program that is easy on the body and good for the soul to head to the Natatorium and give it a try. Honestly, the people who use it are happy to be there and it is a great way to socialize and stay physically fit. Thank you again, City of San Antonio, for caring so much about your people :-)

This is a great value for residents after comparing city wide options for families…read more The dues are about $200 annually Tags for adults to use pool and supervise their kids are about $7 each. Basketball and tennis keys available per household. Pool area is clean and well maintained Indoor venue is good for up to 50 people and has kitchen and seasonal decor as appropriate

Great place to live and wonderful facilities. Neighbors and my family have lived here for over 30…read moreyears.

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.

Great facility. Since I've been coming here, the locker room, restroom, pool floor and other areas…read morehave been upkept & clean. Have used the facility for swimming laps during open swim hours, which is $4 each time you come. My only complaint is that I wish there were a way you could use a debit/credit card to pay; I don't always have cash or check on me. Ok now for the pools- There is an indoor, outdoor lap pool and diving well. The time clock works great and the pool is clean. Water temperature is on par with any other pool I've swam in. Highly recommend if you are using to swim laps. Many lanes are open when I've come! Thumbs up from this swimmer!

This city pool is one of the nicest our family has attended. There were problems before with the…read morewater being cloudy however they seem to have taken care of the problem. The lifeguards are very pleasant and diligent. The manager is very nice and he keeps a close on the guards and also on the swimmers. He is constantly ensuring that the horsing around is kept to a bare minimum and also ensures that the language and attire is appropriate for families.

Horribly unreliable and overpriced. The quality of the service we received was average at best,…read moremore often sub par. In the beginning they were much more accommodating and helpful but I think eventually took our business for granted. We are in a newly remodeled home but the pool is older. They never showed us how to properly use our Pentair system (that they installed) after several requests. Weekly cleaning was good but the owner left the tech to do his "dirty work" and tell us our repairs were delayed week after week, for months, more than once. The excuse was a broken truck. For months. When they returned our vac after we discontinued our service, they had had it for a month. We had requested repairs for two months prior to them picking it up. Our pool was without a vacuum in the height of pollen season and looks awful. The (admittedly older) vacuum was not repaired AND had a newly broken wheel. The new service we hired tested the water and said our chlorine was extremely high and the acid was almost to the point we'd have to drain the pool and refill. On top of this, I would very professionally contact owner and he would respond to my husband. We really tried with these guys, gave them 10 mos. They were overpriced and did not deliver on the most basic of requests. Hopefully they read this and do better for their customers in the future.

If I could give it no stars I would. We hired them for weekly pool cleaning. The manager over the…read morephone said it would be $200 and then came out to our house and said it would be an extra $50 because of the size of our pool...which wasn't any bigger than a normal backyard sized pool. We just moved in to our house so the pool needed some maintenance but it took them a while to get it up and running. We were quoted $250 a month for them to come weekly and only saw the guy come every other week for a maintenance cleaning. When we finally fired him it was because we didn't see him for three weeks straight and no communication at all of why. Don't even waste your time by looking into this place. Move on to the next company.

Went in for a fitness assessment and Natasha really knows how to get the most out of you. She spent…read moreover an hour explaining and showing how to work out effectively. She took whatever time was needed to make sure my body was in the right position so that nothing was injured. She also explained how she does circuit training and it is very effective. All in all it was the most demanding and detailed fitness assessment I have ever received at a gym. Looking to probably set up some personal training.

Samuel is a new Aqua Fit instructor and he substituted for Romo…read more Samuel was absolutely amazing. I hope Samuel is given more opportunities to substitute or instruct more classes. Also I appreciate how clean the gym is maintained.