Lifestyle
Local Pools & Spraygrounds
Cool off this summer with the kiddos in one of the many pools and spraygrounds in the area. This comprehensive list covers The Woodlands, Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North, Conroe, Magnolia, Spring, and Tomball so you have all the information you need in one spot. Grouped by location, we have compiled this easy-to-read breakdown of the hours, pre/post-season dates, features, closed days, addresses and more so you can get splashing in no time!
THE WOODLANDS
POOLS – The Woodlands has 14 pools to enjoy during the regular season May 31 – August 13, with most open pre- or post-season.
| Pre-season | Post-season | |
| Weekdays | Dates: May 13 – May 30 Hours: Noon – 6 p.m. Closed: Wednesdays | Dates: August 14 – 30 Hours: 1 – 6 p.m. Closed: Fridays |
| Weekends | Dates: May 11 – 27 Hours: Sat: Noon – 6 p.m. Sundays: 1 – 6 p.m. | Dates: August 17 – Sept. 8 Hours: Sat: Noon – 6 p.m. Sundays: 1 – 6 p.m. |
Each pool closes one day of the week for scheduled maintenance, so be sure to check the list before you head out. However, all pools are open for “Splash Day” July 4. For information about The Woodlands pool season passes, click here.
| Pre/post-season | Pre-season weekends only |
| Closed Day | Monday |
| Address | 7725 Alden Bridge Drive, 77382 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Baby pool with baby slide (butterfly theme) Maximum depth 5′ or less Picnic tables Shade structures Swimming lanes / lap lanes Water slides |
Bear Branch Pool – Bear Branch Pool is now open after recent renovations.
| Pre/post-season | Pre-season weekends and weekdays |
| Closed Day | Wednesday |
| Address | 5200 Research Forest Drive, 77381 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Baby slide (whale theme), baby area integrated in pool Zero-depth entry, shallow area with playscape 360 degree turn flume slide Maximum depth 5 ft 6 in Swimming lanes / lap lanes Shade structures Picnic tables Family restrooms & showers |
| Pre/post-season | Pre- and post-season weekends |
| Closed Day | Thursday |
| Address | 11800 Cranebrook Dr., 77382 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Large, family sized slide Maximum depth 5′ or less Picnic tables Swimming lanes / lap lanes Playscape in pool |
| Pre/post-season | Post-season weekends |
| Closed Day | Thursday |
| Address | 3383 S. Panther Creek Dr., 77381 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: Noon – 6 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Baby pool with baby slide (panther theme) Diving board Deep end: maximum depth greater than 10′ Swimming lanes / lap lanes Water slide Picnic tables |
| Pre/post-season | Pre-season weekends |
| Closed Day | Wednesday |
| Address | 5610 Rush Haven Dr., 77381 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Baby pool with baby slide (frog theme) Diving board Deep end: maximum depth 10′ or less Swimming lanes / lap lanes Water slide Handicap accessible Picnic tables |
| Pre/post-season | Post-season weekends |
| Closed Day | Monday |
| Address | 7505 S. Forestgate Dr., 77381 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: Noon – 6 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Baby pool with baby slide (octopus theme) Maximum depth 5′ or less Swimming lanes / lap lanes Water slide Picnic tables |
| Pre/post-season | Pre- and post-season weekends |
| Closed Day | Thursday |
| Address | 2 Blair Bridge Dr., 77385 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Maximum depth 5′ or less Swimming lanes / lap lanes Play structure in pool (alligator) Sprayground inside pool area Mushroom fountain Picnic tables |
| Pre/post-season | Post-season weekends |
| Closed Day | Friday |
| Address | 5001 W. Alden Bridge Dr., 77382 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: Noon – 6 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Baby pool with baby slide (alligator theme) Maximum depth 5′ or less Swimming lanes / lap lanes Water slide Picnic tables |
| Pre/post-season | Pre-season weekends |
| Closed Day | Tuesday |
| Address | 4192 Interfaith Way, 77381 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Baby pool and baby slide (swan theme) Diving board Deep end: Maximum depth greater than 10′ Swimming lanes / lap lanes Water slide Picnic tables |
| Pre/post-season | Pre- and post-season weekends |
| Closed Day | Monday |
| Address | 6535 Creekside Forest Dr., 77389 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Chaise / beach chair seating Concessions sold Lazy river with tubes Maximum depth 5′ or less Shade structures Swimming lanes / lap lanes Large playscape in pool with dump bucket Two-story flume slide with tubes |
| Pre/post-season | Pre- and post-season weekends |
| Closed Day | Tuesday |
| Address | 2200 Millpark Dr., 77380 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Baby pool with baby slide (dragon theme) Diving board Rock wall Deep end: maximum depth greater than 10′ Swimming lanes / lap lanes Water slide Sprayground Picnic tables |
| Pre/post-season | Post-season weekdays & weekends |
| Closed Day | Friday |
| Address | 4991 Lake Woodlands Dr., 77381 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Sprayground with slide (log theme) Deep end: maximum depth 12′ or less Three flume slides Swimming lanes / lap lanes Handicap accessible Picnic tables |
| Pre/post-season | Pre- and post-season weekends |
| Closed Day | Wednesday |
| Address | 8950 Creekside Green Dr., 77375 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Regular season weekday hours until August 19 |
| Features | Shade structures Swimming lanes / lap lanes Zero-depth entry Current channel Playscape in pool with dump bucket Lily pad balancing water walk |
| Pre/post-season | Regular season only |
| Closed Day | Tuesday |
| Address | 7600 E. Windvale Circle, 77382 |
| Hours | Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Maximum depth 5′ or less Zero-depth entry Playscape in pool Fountains in pool |
SPRAYGROUNDS – The Woodlands has seven spraygrounds in operation from March 1 – October 31.
- To operate features of spraygrounds at the parks, push the button on top of the spray activator post until water features are running. Shadowbend is motion detected. After 4 minutes, restart by pushing the button again. Spray activator post colors: Sawmill – brown, May Valley – blue, Timarron – green, Shadowbend – maroon, and Village Green – green.
- Unlike the pools, spraygrounds do not have set scheduled maintenance days.
- All of the spraygrounds, with the exception of Shadowbend and Sawmill, are free and open to the public. During the pool season, Shadowbend and Sawmill are only free before and after pool hours; during pool hours entry is only permitted through the pool with entry fee.
Market Street – This sprayground is located next to Tommy Bahama’s.
| Address | 9595 Six Pines Drive, 77380 |
| Hours | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Address | 11598 May Valley Circle, 77354 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Sawmill Park – During pool season & pool hours, the sprayground is open 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and pool fees apply. When the pool is closed, enter from the park side gates, pool pass is not required.
| Address | 2200 Millpark Dr., 77380 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Shadowbend Park – During pool season & pool hours, the sprayground is open 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and pool fees apply. When the pool is closed, enter from the park side gates, pool pass is not required.
| Address | 4995 Lake Woodlands Dr., 77381 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Address | 550 North Green Print Circle, 77375 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Village Green Park – The sprayground is in Creekside Park Village Green, in front of Fieldings Local Kitchen + Bar.
| Address | 26400 Kuykendahl Drive, 77389 |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Waterway Square – The fountain, which features a mosaic known as “Grandma’s Purse,” is located near Grimaldi’s Pizzeria at Waterway Square, 31 Waterway Square Place, 77380.
SHENANDOAH
Mary Pat Case Pool – Entry is free for Shenandoah residents and guests equal to the number of resident family members/household. Additional guests are $5.00 per day. Non-resident memberships are $150 and can be purchased at Shenandoah City Hall.
| Address | 1619 Wellman Road, 77381 |
| Hours | Tuesday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Season Dates | June 12 – August 11 |
| Pool Features | Spiral slide Rock wall Swim lane Deep end Shaded Baby Pool |
Shenandoah City Park Sprayground – The City Park sprayground is within a short walking distance from the pool at 801 Maplewood Drive, 77381.
OAK RIDGE NORTH
Marilyn Edgar Park Pool – Daily fees are $4.00 for ages 3 and older, $2.00 for seniors age 55 and older. Pool passes are $50.00/person for Oak Ridge North residents and $75.00/person for non-residents.
| Open Dates | May 25 – Sept. 2 |
| Closed Day | Mondays |
| Address | 26531 Hillside Drive, 77386 |
| Hours | May 25 & June 8: 4 – 8 p.m. May 26 & 27: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. June 2 – 24: Tuesday-Friday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. June 25 – August 12: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. – 6 p.m August 17 – 25 (Weekends Only): Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m Aug 31 – Sept 1 & 2: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. all 3 days |
| Features | Shade structures Slide Deep end |
CONROE
POOLS – The City of Conroe has 2 pools – the Conroe Aquatic Center and a pool located in the Oscar Johnson Jr., Community Center.
Conroe Aquatic Center – Daily admission is $7.00 (including non-swimmers). Children ages 2 years and younger are free.
| Open Dates | May 11 – August 16 |
| Address | 1205 Candy Cane Lane, 77301 |
| Hours | Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (closes July 4 at 5 p.m.) Saturday & Sunday 1 – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Zero-depth entry Playscape in pool Giant tipping bucket spilling 400 gallons of water 22-foot enclosed slides |
Oscar Johnson Jr., Community Center – Daily admission is $2/person.
| Open Dates | June 3 – August 9 Closed July 4 |
| Address | 100 Park Pl., 77301 |
| Hours | Monday – Saturday 1 – 6 p.m. |
| Features | Zero-depth entry Mushroom spray Water slide |
Dr. MLK Jr. Park Sprayground – The sprayground is open from March – October and is located in the park at 1001 Dr. MLK Jr. Place South, 77301. The sprayground is free and open to the public.
MAGNOLIA
Unity Park Sprayground – The sprayground is located at 19450 Unity Park Drive, 77355, in Unity Park.
SPRING
SPRAYGROUNDS – Timber Lane Park & Lents Family Park both have large, interactive spraygrounds.
Timber Lane Park – The sprayground at Timber Lane Park, 2615 Ciderwood Dr, 77373, has an open water tunnel, dump buckets, a mushroom spray, ground fountains, and is push button activated.
Lents Family Park Sprayground – The Lents Park sprayground is located at 18103 Cypress Trace, 77090. The sprayground is open weekends only in May and September, daily June – August, Memorial Day and Labor Day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The sprayground is partially shaded, has an open water tunnel, dump buckets, and is gated.
TOMBALL
Jerry Matheson Pool – The City of Tomball operates and maintains one outdoor public swimming pool located at Jerry Matheson Park, open during the summer months. The pool is free and open to all ages; however children under the age of 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult, 18 years of age or older.
| Open Dates | May 25 – September 2 |
| Closed Day | Monday (except Memorial Day & Labor Day) Closed August 19 – 23 |
| Address | 1240 Ulrich Rd., 77375 |
| Hours | Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. June 1: 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
| Features | Slide Swimming lanes / lap lanes |
Downtown Tomball Sprayground – The sprayground is located on Main Street by the Historic Downtown Railroad Depot in the Plaza.
