San Marcos River (Rio Vista Park)
A beautiful crystal-clear spring-fed river about 50 minutes from San Antonio that's good for family tubing, swimming, and picnicking. The river stays a refreshing 72 degrees year-round and Rio Vista Park offers easy access points. A classic Texas Hill Country family tradition.
Highlights
- Free admission
- Fun for all ages
- Water play for hot days
San Marcos River (Rio Vista Park) at a glance
- Type
- Swimming & Splash Pads
- Address
- 555 Cheatham St, San Marcos, TX 78666
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- Preschool (3-5), Ages 6-8, Ages 9-12, Teens (13+)
- Busiest
- Hot weekend afternoons, Summer holidays
- Quieter times
- Weekday mornings, Late afternoons
- Website
- sanmarcostx.gov/665/Rio-Vista-Park
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Nearby places
- Glass-Bottom Boats at Spring Lake: 1.0 mi away
- Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park: 1.5 mi away
More swimming & splash pads nearby
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
- Comal River
- Landa Park Aquatic Complex
- Wendy Swan Memorial Park Splash Pad: Free Schertz splash pad, open 9-9 in season.
- Big Stacy Pool (Austin): Free spring-fed Austin pool with shallow toddler area and deeper swimming, local favorite
- Converse City Pool: Converse community pool near Randolph AFB, affordable summer swimming for local families.
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