From pools to a water park, here's where to cool off in Williamson County
People need places to cool off especially with the triple-digit temperatures the Texas summer is already bringing. Cities in Williamson County have a variety of aquatic offerings, including a water park, splash pads and municipal pools, with a new one in Liberty Hill. The county also has a splash park.
Where can people cool off in Round Rock?
The Micki Krebsbach Pool, at 301 Deep Wood Drive, is open from 1 to 7 p.m. every day except Tuesdays. Water features include a pirate ship and a large slide. Admission is $4 for ages 17 and under and seniors ages 50 and up, and $5 for other adults.
The Lake Creek Pool is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and from 1 to 7 p.m. Fridays through Sundays at 800 Deerfoot Drive. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is $1 for ages 17 and under and seniors ages 50 and older, and $2 for other adults.
The Rock'N River Water Park is open from noon to 7 p.m. every day except Wednesdays at 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. in Old Settlers Park. Admission is $12 for ages 17 and younger and seniors 50 and older, and $14 for other adults. The park has a lazy river, slides and 51 play features.
The indoor pool at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center, 1600 Gattis School Road, is open from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays. The walk-in fee is $5 per person.
The Prete Plaza Fountain is a free splash pad open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at 221 Main St.
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What does Cedar Park offer for those who want to splash around?
Buttercup Creek Pool is open from 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays at 411 Twin Oaks Trail. Admission is $1 for children ages 4-8 and for seniors ages 60 and older, $2 for ages 9-17 and $3 for other adults.
Elizabeth Milburn Pool is open from 1 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays at 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. Admission is $1 for children ages 4-8 and for seniors ages 60 and older, $2 for ages 9-17 and $3 for other adults. The pool includes a water slide and a water playground.
Veterans Memorial Pool is open from noon to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays at 2525 W. New Hope Drive. Admission is $2 for children ages 4-8 and seniors ages 60 and older, $4 for ages 9-17 and $5 for other adults. The pool has a water playground, slide and diving board.
A free splash pad is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at 3300 Brushy Creek Road.
Where can people take a dip in Georgetown?
Admission for all municipal pools is $2 for ages 4-18 and for seniors ages 60 and older, and $3 for other adults.
The Village outdoor swimming pool is open from 1 to 7 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays at 370 Village Commons Blvd.
The Williams Drive outdoor pool is open from 1 to 7 p.m. daily except for Mondays at 3201 Williams Drive.
The River Ridge outdoor pool is open from 1 to 7 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays at 414 South Ridge Circle.
The Recreation Center Outdoor Play Pool is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily except for Sundays at 1003 N. Austin Ave. It has slides, water cannons and splash fountains. The center's indoor pool is open from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays. A day pass is $5.
The Garey Park splash pad is open from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily at 6450 RM 2243. Entrance fees are $2 for residents and $4 for nonresidents. The pad has 28 water features, including a water mill.
Three free city splash pads are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at 1109 Blue Ridge Drive, 816 S. Main St. and 1707 San Jose St.
Blue Hole Park, with free swimming and wading in the San Gabriel River, is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at 100 Blue Hole Park.
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Where are other swimming pools, splash pads and lakes in Williamson County?
Leander has an outdoor municipal pool and a splash pad in Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 Bagdad Road. The pool is open from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and from noon to 7 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is $2 for ages 17 and younger and for seniors ages 55 and older, and $3 for other adults. The splash pad is free and open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Hutto offers the free Glenwood splash pad, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at 101 Fishbaugh Lane.
Taylor has an outdoor municipal pool at the Doris Roznovak Aquatic Center, open from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 8 p.m. Sundays at 1600 Sycamore St. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is $2 for children ages 4-12 and seniors ages 60 and older, and $3 for other adults. A free splash pad is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at 400 N. Main St.
Williamson County's Quarry splash pad is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays at the Williamson County Southwest Regional Park, 3005 County Road 175 in Leander. Admission is $2 per person, and only credit cards are accepted. Features include a slide, a waterfall and water cannons all surrounded by a natural rock area.
Lake Georgetown has a swimming beach at Russell Park at 2101 County Road 262 in Georgetown.
Where can people swim or splash in Liberty Hill?
Liberty Hill opened a new pool this summer and has one splash pad.
The Liberty Hill Swim Center pool is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 6 p.m. Sundays at 255 County Road 200. It is closed on Mondays. Features include a children's area and lap lanes. Admission is $3 for ages 17 and under, $2 for seniors ages 55 and older and veterans, and $4 for other adults.
The free Wetzel Park splash pad is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at 821 Loop 332.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Avoid the Texas heat: where to swim or splash in Williamson County
