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San Antonio Natatorium
1430 W. Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard
207-3299
An Olympic size facility located just west of downtown San Antonio, the natatorium offers a place for lap swimming as well as water aerobics and swimming lessons year-round.
| Admission Age | Fees |
| Child Admission- 17 and under | $1 |
| Adult Admission- 18 - 59; Seniors, 60 and up | $3 $2 - Seniors |
| Adult swim passes good for 20 visits | $50 |
Summer Schedule
| Days | Type | Time | Cost |
| Monday - Friday | Senior swim | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | free |
| Monday - Saturday | Adult lap swim | 11 a.m. to 12 noon. | $3 |
| Open swim | 12 noon to 6:45 p.m. |
Winter schedule
| Days | Type | Time | Cost |
| Monday - Friday | Senior swim | 10 to 11 a.m. | free |
| Monday - Friday | Adult lap swim | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 - 7:45 p.m. | $3 |
| Monday - Friday | Open swim | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | $1 - child $3 - adult $2 - senior |
| Saturday | Adult Lap Swim Open Swim |
11 a.m. to 12 noon 12 noon to 6:30 p.m. |
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics are offered Monday through Thursday from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A monthly pass is available for $30.
Natatorium Rental
Natatorium Reservation Application (
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San Antonio Natatorium History
The San Antonio Natatorium was built in June of 1981 on the old Sidney Lanier High School Track. City Council member Henry Cisneros was instrumental in working with the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) in developing the concept. At the time, the $3.2 million facility was the flagship for the City of San Antonio and South Texas. The venue has provided numerous high school, international and local age-group competitions. The Olympic team from Australia trained at the natatorium in December 2000. Olympic Gold Medalist Misty Hyman, Bruce Hayes, Grant Hackett and Karen Perkins have graced the water of the San Antonio Natatorium.
Built with federal grant funds, it was geared toward allowing inner city children an opportunity to develop and compete in competitive swimming and diving. the facility has produced an Olympic trial qualifier, numerous UIL state qualifiers (swimming and diving), regional champions, and has served thousands of SAISD swimmers and divers.
The Aquatic Center at Palo Alto College
Swimming activities are also available at The Aquatic Center at Palo Alto College, which the City of San Antonio co-manages with the Alamo Community College District.
1400 W. Villaret
210-486-3800
Open Monday through Saturday.
This aquatic center is open to the public for Community Open Swim for people of all ages. The Summer Season is June 4 through Aug. 26. The cost is $2 for children 17 and under; $3 for adults 18 to 59; and $2 for seniors 60 and older. The schedule this summer is
Monday - Thursday: 1-4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Noon - 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m.
Adult Lap Swim:
Monday - Thursday: 7:15 - 9 a.m.
Noon - 1 p.m.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Aquatic Center at Palo Alto College Brochure
Children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Parents and legal guardians are also responsible for the admission cost per person regardless of age or whether they swim.
Please call 486-3800 for more information or visit the web site at www.alamo.edu/pac/aquatic-center.