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HPARD SWIMMING POOLS

HPARD SWIMMING POOLS

Pool operating season: Memorial Day to Labor Day

Pool Schedule
Tuesday-Saturday 1-7 p.m.
Sunday 1-6 p.m.
CLOSED MONDAYS
Holidays: 1-5 p.m. (Juneteenth, July 4th & Labor Day)
See pool opening date & schedule tab for open sites.

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Thank you for your interest in working with us. We have completed our hiring for the season. Please check back in January 2027.

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Please note the following Pool Rules and Regulations designed to insure that your trip to a Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) pool is a pleasant one. Please note: Failure to obey a lifeguard on duty may result in immediate removal from the premises by law enforcement.

WATER SAFETY TIPS

  • Enroll children in swimming lessons.
  • Keep children under 10 years of age within arms-reach of you at all time.
  • Never allow children to swim alone, especially when lifeguards are not on duty.
  • No diving in less than 13 feet of water.
  • Always walk (do not run) when in an aquatic facility.
  • Only use USA coast guard approved life jackets that are properly fitted for the child’s weight and body size.
  • Do not allow children to ride on your back, do hand stand or any type of horseplay in swimming pools.
  • Use sunscreen, apply 30 minutes before being exposed to sun.
  • Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration before expose to a heated environment.

(Downloadable PDF)

2026 ADULT WATER FITNESS CLASSES

Cool off this summer with FREE water fitness classes! Water fitness is a great exercise for any age, any fitness level, and any body type. No fee is charged.

All enrollments are filled on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Register online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/houstonparks/Home or at the pool onsite. Aqua shoes, a towel, and a plastic bottle of water are recommended.

Dates: Jun 16 - Aug 7, 2026
Online Registration Dates: May 26 - Jul 31, 2026
Class Days: Tue & Thur | Wed & Fri
Time: Varies by Site (See below)
Information: 832.395.7129 (Printble PDF)
Online Registration: www.houstonparks.org (click on Aquatics Section)
Pool Location Day Time Class
Emancipation 3018 Emancipation, 77004 T & TH 6:05 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Adult Water Fitness
MacGregor 5225 Calhoun, 77021 W & F 6:05 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Aqua Zumba
Sunnyside 3502 Bellfort, 77045 T & TH 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Silver Splash
Townwood 3403 Simsbrook, 77051 T & TH 6:05 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Adult Water Fitness
Westbury 10605 Mullins, 77096 T & TH 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Adult Water Fitness
Alief 11903 Bellaire, 77072 W & F 6:05 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Adult Water Fitness
N. Wayside 9551 N. Wayside, 77078 T & TH 6:05 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Adult Water Fitness
Oak Forest 1400 Du Barry, 77018 W & F 6:05 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Adult Water Fitness

Water Fitness

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Adult Water Fitness: A combination of cardio, strength training, and flexibility that takes you through a series of stations using effective circuit training principles and the latest aquatic equipment for a total body workout. Intensity: light to moderate.

Silver Splash: A water fitness class for mature adults to gently stretch, flex, tone, and socialize in shallow water. Intensity: light.

Aqua Zumba: a class that combines high energy and Latin music with movement in the water, a combination that helps participants dance away their worries while staying in shape. Intensity: light to moderate.

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We are currently do not have a swim lessons provider; however we are in negotiations with a potential organization


  • Memorial Lap swim Tuesday-Friday 6 a.m.-10 a.m.
  • Mid-June through the end of October or until the water temperature drops below 72 degrees