Brought my little friend here for some fun under the sun! We both had such a great time, the play…read morearea is so unique! Much nicer than a lot of elementary schools that's for sure! 10/10 would recommend for families! Plus the local public library is right next door!

I love that this park is right next to Igo library. There are some body weight workout stations, a…read morenice large field, walking path, and I think the tennis courts are new. The pavilion offers shade and there are multiple tables for families to rest and enjoy the area. We love coming here.

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.

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.

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 is a nice facility for swimming and diving. We have come here mostly for dive meets, but we…read morehave also attended a high school swim meet here. It is typically hot and humid year round, so that the swimmers and divers are comfortable, so dress accordingly. The pool is a good size for lanes. There are 4 one meter spring boards and 2 three meter spring boards. They also have a tumble track and a few trampolines. 1 trampoline has belts for divers to practice dry land flips. The spectators sit upstairs on both sides of the pool on metal benches, which can be quite uncomfortable after a while. There is an elevator for those unable to climb the stairs. They have a full kitchen, but a lot of events just have simple concessions.

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.

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.

One of the first parks I visuted when ai first moved here it holds a soecial place in my heart…read more While it is not perfect and many of the ducks are a little out of the ordinary because of frequent bread feedings, it is still a great place to visit.

14 Mar 26 - Looking good SA. Same road same problem S. Ellison Dr between the stop signs again. At…read morelet this time someone moved the ducks off the road. Maybe this is the city's plan for duck relocation they were talking about on KSAT 12 last night. 11 Mar 26 - Ever wonder how many ducks can fit into a Walmart bag? The answer is two. Now how did they come to be in the bag you ask. Well, since there is only 600ft between the two stop signs on South Ellison Dr next to the pond either a driver was speeding recklessly between the stop signs or purposely targeted ducks. Smash carcasses is common around Heritage Duck pond. Do you enjoy observing animal cruelty and harassment? Then come on down to Heritage Duck pond where you can watch both children, adults, and unleashed pets terrorize, chase, and strike wildlife. It exceptionally riveting, seeing adults throw rocks at ducks and turtles. Do you love fishing with zero responsibility? We got you covered here; just abandon any wanted fishing line, hooks, lures, and bait you don't want. The waterfowl and turtles might be horribly mangled by it but hey it's their fault for being there. While you're visiting don't worry about using the few trash cans on site. Nobody else seems to do so and it's just so much easier to toss the garbage into the water or on the ground. Solutions: Local residents/visitors throw away your trash, manage your kids/pets, feed wildlife proper food. If you see others being tools then say something. San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department should consider installing trash cans along the S. Ellison Drive side of the pond, update signage for wildlife care, regular cleaning schedule for shoreline and waterway. ACS/Game Wardens/TWPD /Park Police regular visits to park to manage animal cruelty / harassment. Fishing license enforcement with TWPD / SAPD/ Park Police San Antonio Public Works should consider installing speed bumps between the two stop signs on S. Ellison Dr next to the pond.

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.