Swimming & Splash Pads for kids in San Antonio
We list 44 splash pads and pools for kids in and around San Antonio, including 8 free splash pads. You'll also find city pools, water parks, and rivers and swimming holes for day trips. City splash pads generally run spring through early fall, so check before you go.
44 places
- Aquatica San Antonio: SeaWorld's waterpark with slides, wave pool, lazy river, and kids' cove, tropical theme, less crowded than
- Barton Springs Pool (Austin): Iconic Austin spring-fed pool that's 68°F year-round, 1,000 feet of natural swimming bliss, about 1.5 hours
- Benavides Park Splash Pad: Free city splash pad at Benavides Park, open March-October.
- Biff Brannon Field Splash Pad: San Antonio
- Big Stacy Pool (Austin): Free spring-fed Austin pool with shallow toddler area and deeper swimming, local favorite, about 1.5 hours
- Blue Hole Regional Park (Wimberley): Natural swimming hole in Wimberley shaded by cypress trees. Reservations required, sells out fast!
- Castle Hills Pool: Community pool in Castle Hills, offering summer swimming for local families.
- Civic Park Wade Pools: Downtown shallow wade pools good for young kids, affordable urban swimming with lifeguards.
- Comal River: New Braunfels
- Concepcion Pool: South Side seasonal public pool at Concepcion Park, affordable summer swimming with lifeguards.
- Converse City Pool: Converse community pool near Randolph AFB, affordable summer swimming for local families.
- Cuellar Pool: West Side seasonal public pool, affordable summer swimming with lifeguard supervision.
- Elmendorf Lake Park Splash Pad: San Antonio
- Elmendorf Lake Pool: West Side seasonal public pool near Elmendorf Lake, affordable summer swimming with lifeguards.
- Gustavs Geysers at Pearl: Free interactive splash pad with surprise water jets at the Historic Pearl district.
- Hamilton Pool (Dripping Springs): Natural swimming hole with waterfall near Dripping Springs.
- Hilliard Pool: City-operated public outdoor swimming pool on San Antonio's east side.
- Hurricane Harbor San Antonio: Water park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Open select summer days; needs a Hurricane Harbor add-on ticket.
- Jacob's Well (Wimberley): Crystal-clear artesian spring flowing from a 140-foot cave, Texas bucket-list swimming by reservation only.
- Joe Ward Park Splash Pad: Free city splash pad at Joe Ward Park, open March-October.
- Kirby City Pool: Public city pool in Kirby, offering summer swimming for local families.
- Krause Springs: Historic Hill Country swimming hole with 32 natural springs, camping, and butterfly gardens.
- Landa Park Aquatic Complex: New Braunfels
- Leon Valley Pool (Forest Oaks): Leon Valley's Forest Oaks Community Pool at 6620 Evers Rd. The 2026 season ended Sept. 27. $5 a day.
- Lincoln Park Splash Pad: Free city splash pad at Lincoln Park, open March-October.
- Live Oak City Pool: Live Oak community pool, affordable summer swimming with lifeguards.
- Martin Luther King Park Splash Pad: Free city splash pad at Martin Luther King Park, open March-October.
- Medina River (Bandera): Crystal-clear Hill Country river with swimming, tubing, and wading near Bandera.
- Morgan's Inspiration Island: San Antonio
- Normoyle Pool: South Side seasonal public pool, affordable summer swimming with lifeguards.
- Palo Alto College Pool: Palo Alto College natatorium. Closed since 2019; a new aquatic center is being built.
- Rodriguez Pool: South Side seasonal public pool, affordable summer swimming with lifeguards.
- San Marcos River (Rio Vista Park): San Marcos
- San Pedro Springs Pool: Historic spring-fed pool with cool natural water
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels: New Braunfels
- Shavano Park Pool: Shavano Park community pool, affordable summer swimming for local families.
- Southside Lions Pool: San Antonio
- Splash Pad at Pearsall Park: Free splash pad with water features for kids
- Splashtown San Antonio: San Antonio waterpark with slides, lazy river, wave pool, and kids' areas, affordable summer fun.
- University of the Incarnate Word Pool: UIW campus community pool, summer swimming option near Broadway.
- Wendy Swan Memorial Park Splash Pad: Free Schertz splash pad, open 9-9 in season.
- Windcrest Pool: Windcrest community pool, affordable summer swimming for local families.
- Woodlawn Lake Pool: Woodlawn Lake seasonal public pool, affordable summer swimming with lifeguard supervision.
- YMCA various locations: Multiple YMCA locations with swimming programs, lessons, and pool access across San Antonio.
Questions parents ask
Which splash pads are free?
8 splash pads in our guide are free, including Benavides Park Splash Pad, Biff Brannon Field Splash Pad, Elmendorf Lake Park Splash Pad and Joe Ward Park Splash Pad. See our free things to do with kids for more.
Which splash pads and pools work for toddlers?
These list babies or toddlers in their ages: Benavides Park Splash Pad, Biff Brannon Field Splash Pad, Elmendorf Lake Park Splash Pad and Joe Ward Park Splash Pad. Check each listing for the age range.
Are there water parks near San Antonio?
Yes. Our guide lists Aquatica San Antonio, Hurricane Harbor San Antonio, Morgan's Inspiration Island and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels. Check each park's site for its season and prices.