Aquatics
| Main Phone: | 832.395.7129 | Hours: June 11 – August 18 June 11 – August 18 July 4 (4th of July) Aug 24 - Sept 1 Aug 24 - Sept 1 Sept 2 (Labor Day) |
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Closed On Mondays 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed on Weekdays 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Houston Service Helpline: 311 or 713.837.0311 via email (more) | ||||

Pools and Water Spraygrounds
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department operates and maintains 37 outdoor swimming pools and 20 water spraygrounds. For the 2013 swim season, H.P.A.R.D.’s swimming pools will open in two phases. In Phase 1, 20 select pools will open Saturdays and Sundays from May 25 – June 9, and on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. In Phase 2, all 37 H.P.A.R.D. pools will open Tuesday - Sunday from June 11 – August 18. For the Fall swim schedule, 20 select pools will open Saturdays and Sundays & on Labor Day from August 24 – September 2.
Daily hours of operation are 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
July 4th hours of operation are 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Labor Day hours of operation are 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Water fitness classes are offered at various pools throughout Houston at no charge.
The 20 water spraygrounds operated by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department are open year-round at park locations across the city. Each is distinctive and offers eye-catching design and interactive water jets for active water play outside of the pool environment.
H.P.A.R.D. operates a heated indoor natatorium for citizens with disabilities at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray. The 5-lane, 25-yard heated pool is fully accessible by wheelchair and is equipped with a zero depth entry ramp, hand rails, and three chair lifts. Changing and shower facilities are available adjacent to the pool area. Participants are required to have independent functioning mobility skills or bring an adult attendant to assist.
Fulltime lifeguards and trainers lead water fitness classes and FREE exercise periods for people with disabilities.
Water fitness classes are offered at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center Monday – Friday. Swimming skills are not necessary to participate in the Adaptive Recreation water programs. Year-round swim lessons are available for adults and children. Pre-registration is required and must be complete prior to getting in the pool. H.P.A.R.D. staff will conduct initial safety screening in the water.
Learn to Swim Classes – June 18 – August 23
FREE Learn to Swim classes will be conducted at all Houston Parks and Recreation Department Aquatic Centers from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, from June 18 - August 23. Classes are for ages 5 and up and are scheduled for 2-week sessions running 30-minutes each. Please consult the list of pools for locations and register online.
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Sessions Session One Session Two Session Three Session Four |
Dates June 18 - June 28 July 2 to July 12 (No class on July 4) July 16 to July 26 July 30 to August 9 |
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Class Days Tuesday - Friday Tuesday - Friday |
Times 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. |
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Locations Emancipation Greenwood Hobart Taylor MacGregor Oak Forest Sharpstown TC Jester Townwood |
Address 3018 Dowling, 77004 602 Beresford, 77015 8100 Kenton, 77028 5225 Calhoun, 77021 1400 Dubarry, 77018 6600 Harbor Town, 77036 4205 T.C. Jester, 77018 3402 Simsbrook, 77045 |
2013 Aquatic Center Schedule
| Phase I 20 select pools (May 25 – June 9) Weekends and Memorial Day only Phase II All 37 Pools (June 11 – August 18) Ages: Open to all ages |
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Fall Ages: Open to all ages |
Fall Schedule Pools Open August 24 – September 2
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Agnes Moffitt (10645 Hammerly) Denver Harbor (1020 Gazin) De Zavala (907 75th Street) Glenbrook (8201 N. Bayou) Greenwood (602 Beresford) Lincoln City (1048 Grenshaw) MacGregor (5225 Calhoun) |
Memorial (6402 Arnot) Moody (3201 Fulton) Northline (6911 Nordling) Reveille (7700 Oak Vista) Sagemont (11507 Hughes) Sharpstown (6600 Harbor Town) Stude (1031 Stude) |
Sunnyside (3502 Bellfort) T.C. Jester (4205 West T.C. Jester) Tidwell (9720 Spaulding) Townwood (3402 Simsbrook) Westbury (10605 Mullins) Wilson Memorial (100 Gilpin) |
All public pools will be closed Mondays throughout the summer.
All public pools will be closed Monday - Friday during the fall phase.
All public pools will be closed following Labor Day.
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