Nitro Swimming

(8 reviews)

12.4 mi

We did 12 lessons with Nicole for our 3 year old this past spring. It is now summer and our…read moredaughter is swimming like a fish! We will be back for refresher lessons at the end of the summer. It was a great learning experience from a safety perspective AND a fun perspective. Nicole is a great teacher.

What a great swim program! Our son went from panicking in the water to swimming to the deep end for…read morethe entire time. Thank you for such great lessons!

Practicing the essential back float

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Hays Communities YMCA

3.4

(54 reviews)

4.6 mi

We've loved our time at the YMCA in Buda!…read more Childcare for my older kiddo while hubby and I workout has been solid! I really like the pool. Always clean, in good condition, and normally people have been great at sharing during busier times! Hot tub is great with plenty of space! I also like the warmer pool which is wonderful on my joints and not as hot as the hot tub. Perfect balance and lots of space for all ages. The lifeguards have always been great and make sure kids are safe and have the right wristbands based on their swimming abilities. Lots of workout equipment, all in good condition! Definitely not substandard equipment. I've never seen all the treadmills in use, and half of them aren't closed all the time like other places. The only machines I wish they would add are SkiErg machines! I appreciate the weights and how nice the other people at the gym have been. Very supportive and patient! I have not used a trainer yet but am considering it! The utilities have always been clean. Sure. The showers need a little extra clean, but nothing super gross or black moldy. I do wish they had dressing rooms separate from the showers, but I'll survive! My favorite thing is the staff. SUPER FRIENDLY, each and every one, and that's very special. Always greeted when I come in and always a farewell on my way out. Fabulous staff! We also can't wait to go out to the outdoor poor soon!

Staff are so cheerful and friendly. This being a very old building, its not really easy to make the…read moreplace shine like a newer building but I find it to be clean and well maintained. I notice the pool water is checked hourly and there are plenty of lifeguards. Some fixtures in the locker room are a little old style, but so what. They work and some better than newer ones Ive seen in other places. I love the sauna and equipment rooms. They have a lot of treadmills stair steppers and rowing machines. Teachers are available if I have questions. There is a plethora of classes! Even Qi gong- theres exercise dance, yoga, senior fit, strengthening, weight lifting yoga etc A lot of seniors are here and Im loving making new friends with active people my age. Ive been a member for only two months and my body definately stronger and Im sleeping better. I now have days when I feel fantastic and not just okay. I make it a point to go work out 3-4 times a week. Also theres a basketball court and other games. Im so glad I joined! Thank you YMCA staff- keep up the good work!

Water slides and aquatic playscape

State-of-the-art fitness center, personal training and group exercise classes

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Nitro Swimming

(102 reviews)

20.5 mi

The lessons here are top notch and the coach's are so amazing. A lot of places just go through the…read moremotions but not here. This is true teaching! Thank you nitro

terrible. we've struggled with them essentially since…read moreenrollment. wasn't so bad when she was with ms naomi- we liked her. our daughter liked her- learned a lot. she didn't inundate with multi step directions for a 2yr old and didn't spend 10 minutes at the beginning of each 30 minute class explaining the lessons for the day. we were switched to a class for older kids without notice- which was frustrating and had us scrambling to accommodate with schedules last minute. but since the switch- instructor ms kelly- let me say... terrible. she spends at least 10 minutes at the beginning of each class explaining the goals of the day to 2-5-3yr olds when the class is only 30 minutes long. whether or not your child is potty trained- you're required to wear some special diaper they sell to prevent accidents. again- doesn't matter if the kid is potty trained or not. kelly is passive aggressive in providing instruction. doesn't meet the child where they're at with comfort in water. often tries to take the child from you to demonstrate (our kid hated this and would adamantly say no) to which point i had to also tell kelly no because she was persistent. overall kelly is your classic 'mean girl' but in an adult body. nitro also states no bandaids, whether or not a wound is present, because they get stuck in the pool filters- which is what i assumed filters are for.. So all that to say- no sense in paying $120+/mo for months and months so your child can be no more comfortable in the water than if you guys did it on your own at home. do not recommend.

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Circle C Swim Center

(12 reviews)

10.7 mi

Nice facility. Lots of space around the pool deck. Came here for a swim meet and the parking was…read morea bit sparse. Other than that, no complaints. The pool looked clean and well maintained. The bathrooms were decent for a semi public pool. Usually pool bathrooms can be a bit scary so my expectations here are tempered. I would definitely have no issues coming back for another meet!

I love this place I go here with friends and family it's so children friendly and the food is also…read moregood

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Nitro Swimming

3.4

(118 reviews)

35.2 mi

We've been at nitro a long time. Our older one did nitro 1 & 2 which was many years getting to the…read morefinish. Then covid hit and we took a break. We had private sessions the summer before we came back and tested. Our son got into silver right away. He has been on the level for 2 years now so I'm hoping he will advance sometime. His coach quit earlier this year so we are re-establishing with the new coach. There aren't very many competitive swim schools in austin and we like the convenience of Nitro CP. our coaches for intro are really good too.

I did register for a class, but due to unavoidable circumstances I wasn't able to attend any…read moresessions. Despite that, I'm still being charged for the first month, which feels unreasonable. There seems to be no flexibility in the policy, which is quite frustrating.

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Tom's Dive & Swim

4.8

(81 reviews)

21.9 mi

Tyler and Matt were the best dive instructors anyone could ask for: patient, friendly, very…read moreknowledgeable, and non judgmental. I feel very safe diving after having attended their class. It's not just about getting certified, they really want you to learn the skills you will need to be a safe diver. ALSO, seeing the kiddos bounce in and out after swim class is just about the cutest thing in the world. I had a chance to watch two of the kids classes and the swim instructors are SO friendly with the kids, and celebrate their successes. Buy local! Support Tom's Dive and Swim by buying goods in the store.

Great shop. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. I have done a few certifications with them so far and…read morewill happily do more.

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Swim School Austin

ReadyGoSwim

4.5

(34 reviews)

33.9 mi

I am blown away by this amazing swim program! I have both my 4 year old and 2 year old boys in…read moreclasses, and have seen a consistent improvement each week. My 2 year old for the first couple weeks wanted nothing to do with lessons. Miss Nathalia and Miss Hannah came up with a plan to help him become more comfortable getting in the water. He now, along with his older brother, look forward to swim class! I am feeling much more confident for their safety at home in our own pool, and love the fact they are actually learning to swim. The team here is incredible! Their encouragement, attention to each participant, and overall ability to make learning fun is so great to watch. I can't recommend this swim school enough!

We take our 3.5 year old daughter here for swim lessons and she loves it…read more Coach Mariana is her teacher. We love the small class sizes and the attention our daughter receives. Our daughter loves the variety in each lesson. We were at Emler for awhile before this and our daughter was learning but started refusing to go. ReadyGoSwim is a much calmer environment. We are so happy we made the change!

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Sunsational Swim School

(13 reviews)

50.5 mi

Audrie was great! Very caring and professional! Edison and Ada learned so much in just 6 lessons…read more Thank you!

Maddie is very knowledgeable and patient! We have enjoyed having her this summer and our son has…read morelearned many new skills.

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Typhoon Texas Waterpark Austin

(218 reviews)

33.5 mi

Pros: multiple water rides, multiple areas (wave pool, lazy river, obstacle course, kid area, baby…read moresplash pad, changing room, quiet zone), nicely kept, lifeguards everywhere, plenty of parking Cons: you can't bring your own food not even a water bottle just an unopened one, & they open at 11am You can however, leave the park and come back. I saw many people eating in their cars and returning inside. Will definitely be back but only when they have ticket sales. Tickets at regular price for $$$

Very fun, nice, conveniently located waterpark in Round Rock! Excellent place to kick off summer…read moreand enjoy a day out with the family. Friendly for kids of all ages with different sections offering slides, a lazy river, wave pool, and experiences for all age groups. My daughters (ages 7 and 3) particularly loved the kids slide section and the wave pool. I did see quite a few dead bugs and leaves in the lazy river and wave pool which was a little off putting. They have lockers to store belongings, as well as clean bathrooms and changing rooms onsite. They also offer a variety of food choices which are pretty good & reasonably priced. Very few crowds if you arrive right at opening time. I was happy to see there were no lines at all for the slides. They open a half hour early for season pass members; general admission is 11am. Definitely worth checking out for a day of family fun in the hot TX summer!

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Splashway

4.3

(100 reviews)

81.2 mi

We had a blast here. Camp ground was great and well kept. Maintenance was constantly coming by…read moregrabbing trash bags and making sure everyone was good. We went when the water park was closed but there was so much for my toddler to do, we wouldn't have had time for the water park anyway! There are so many parks and things to do! 10/10 recommend and we will be back.

It was really nice cause basically every year we go here but this year there has been a few…read moreincidents. First of all my cousin left ALL the shampoo, body wash and wash rag. Second I didn't see the famous guy. Third I got a SEVERE cut from one of the slides

Clean-up! & vending machines!

Covered picnic tables

Lagoon pool area

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Austin's Boat Tours

4.5

(166 reviews)

27.3 mi

Our friends rented a double deck boat for the children's birthday. We had Austin as our Captain and…read morehe was phenomenal. It was a great time and he was pretty cool. It was so relaxing on a beautiful day.

Great time with Captain Lee on Lake Travis for our buddy's bachelor party. Would recommend to any…read moreone looking to rent a boat for the day with friends

View from the Abnb Lake Travis Waterfront Mansion

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Overlook Park & Canyon Dam

(32 reviews)

23.0 mi

Overlook Park and Dam at Canyon Lake (about 50-60ish miles from both Austin and San Antonio) is the…read morepublic park I visit most often since joining the CL community in June 2020. At least a couple of times per month, we make our weekend run over the dam from North Park and bask in the seasonal beauty of the big blue lake, the variety of plants on the slopes and forest, and the joy of other visitors taking it all in. Who knows how long it will last in these troubled times for public works, but today, the park remains free to enter from dawn to dusk. The enforcement of parking and capacity limits is by Comal County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), while the authority for the water and 1964-built dam falls on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Game Wardens, and the Guadalupe - Blanco River Authority (GBRA). Finally, the Water Oriented Recreation District (WORD) helps with safety signage and waste management around the park by providing free litter bags to make it as easy as possible for visitors to pack out their trash. The park technically doesn't promote swim access, and there is no lifeguard or buoy barrier system for protected swim zones, but you will see many swimmers and floaters in the cold water around the rocky shore during warm weather. The closer to the dam you are, the more likely you'll see fish swimming in the clear water, so bring your snorkel and enjoy. Keep in mind, depth drops off steeply down to 120 feet, so if you're not a strong swimmer, a life vest or other safety provisions may be in order. Certainly, keep an eye on your kids at all times. If you want a coveted spot for the day at the shoreline, you're going to need to plan ahead. Pack up your provisions, chairs, shade tent, what-have-you and get to the park as soon as possible after dawn to secure a parking spot. You'll need your goat feet and maybe an all-terrain wagon to get down the rocky trails to your place at the water. The shore is entirely limestone, so you typically won't be able to use stakes for a pop-up; plan to weigh down with something else, as Canyon Lake gets VERY windy. Restrooms are at the far southeast end of the park, near the Gorge overlook. You'll also find porto-johns near the dam gate and disabled parking spots. If you're still there by sunset, you'll hear the sheriff's deputy over a PA system asking you to leave. There is no camping or overnight parking allowed. Note that this park is also home to USACE headquarters for Canyon Lake. Their visitor center is open Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p except for federal holidays. A few times per year, special events may open up an opportunity to drive across the dam's paved path (a.k.a. the Verada Real). These spots are secured through a charitable donation to the DAM Community Alliance (damcommunityalliance.com) and tend to sell out fast. Otherwise, only pedestrians, strollers, and bicycles are allowed on the paved path. Dogs should be on leash and poop should be picked up, please, for the love of all that is holy. More to come....

We have lived next to Overlook Park and Canyon Dam for 10 years and it has gone to hell in a…read morehandbasket in the last two or three years. It's like the county government, in coordination with the Army Corp. of Engineers has decided that they just don't want people here. First it was erecting "no parking signs" on the road and handing out tickets by the sheriffs department. Then they installed tire flattener spikes at the exit and gate barriers so that access was restricted. They had the sheriffs department come in every night to throw people out at sunset. We used to call that person the "Dam Nazi" (Canyon Dam). Now they close the place early even before hours are over and sometimes they don't open it at all. And worst of all they've started lining tow trucks up to tow people's cars at sunset without warning. It's ridiculous. It's like they are practicing for totalitarianism. It's like the government has decided that they hate people. My daughter and son-in-law walked the over-the-dam walkway with our 3-year-old granddaughter; when they came back to leave, his pick-up truck was in the air - the tow truck driver said he would take $150 to lower it again so they could drive home. People are literally starting to move out of Comal County. It has become downright evil and the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority seems to be getting rich by selling all of Canyon Lake's water downstream. This is the rural version of Los Angeles, Seattle or Denver. It's getting nasty.

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Look there!

Five Mile Dam Park

4.2

(18 reviews)

7.0 mi

Went with an out of town friend. She wanted to walk outside and tour around since she's never been…read moreto this area. We went to this park since it was close. Parking was plenty. Looks like they have sports games here. We had to use the bathroom but unfortunately it was closed. Had to use the portapotty. After that, we got walking and it was a beautiful area. The water was dried up in some spots but other parts had a beautiful water area. Just wish it were a longer walking path along the water. The trail was fairly short. But otherwise clean and safe. Good place to bring my dog except I wouldn't let him near the water since it was pretty dirty.

A nice place to walk at, although, I would do five stars, but due to recent droughts, five mile dam…read moredoesn't have much water, sadly.

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Wonder World Cave and Adventure Park

4.2

(218 reviews)

12.3 mi

Amelia was very awesome, had plenty of interesting fun facts , the anti gravity house and the farm…read morewas plenty of fun, family friendly and all around had a great time

We really enjoyed the cave tour and our guide Mattie was awesome. She shared so many fun facts…read moreabout the cave and pointed out many interesting details. Thanks Mattie!

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