Woodlawn Lake Pool is among the city public pools that will begin opening Saturdays and Sundays. Credit: Justin Moore

As the summer scorch sets in, San Antonio Parks and Recreation will open seven preseason outdoor pools on Saturdays and Sundays starting this weekend.

The pools will operate 1-7 p.m. both Saturdays and Sundays going forward and will remain open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

To celebrate, Parks and Rec will host a Movie in the Pool night featuring the 1975 classic Jaws at Woodlawn Lake on Sunday, May 24. The screening will start at 8:30 p.m., and it’s a free, first-come, first-served event with no registration required.

In addition, Lap Swim and Aqua Fitness will open at Woodlawn Lake on Tuesday, May 26, and will continue weekly from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, Once the Summer season begins, all 24 outdoor pools will open to the public. 

Pre-season pools include:

  • Elmendorf Lake: 3700 West Commerce St.
  • Fairchild: 1214 E. Crockett St.
  • Heritage: 1423 S. Ellison Drive
  • Kinsborough: 350 Felps St.
  • Lady Bird Johnson: 10700 Nacogdoches Road
  • Spring Time: 6571 Spring Time Drive
  • Woodlawn Lake: 221 Alexander Ave.

More information on San Antonio’s public pools is available on the Parks and Recreation website.


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