Aquatics Department

The City of Brownsville Parks & Recreation Department offers affordable aquatics programs and amenities to swimmers of all ages and abilities. Our aquatics facilities are open to the public during the summer months.

Look forward to safe aquatic activities such as swim lessons, swim team (TAAF), lap swimming, and Aqua Aerobics.

The City of Brownsville currently operates 2 public pools located at two separate parks in the city Sams Pool at Dean Porter Park and Gonzalez Pool at Gonzalez Park.

SUMMER 2019 PUBLIC SWIM

Sams Pool

501 E. Ringgold Street

Start Date:
Saturday, May 25, 2019

End Date:

Sunday, September 15, 2019

Days Of The Week:
Monday - Friday
CLOSED: Wednesdays

Hours: 12:00 P.M. - 4: 45 P.M.

*Weekend:

Saturday - Sunday

Hours: 11:00 A.M. - 4: 45 P.M.

*Hours subject to change AFTER August 25, 2019.

Gonzalez Pool

34 Tony Gonzalez Drive

Start Date:
Saturday, June 1, 2019

End Date:
Sunday, August 25, 2019

Days Of The Week:
Monday - Friday
CLOSED: Tuesdays

Hours: 12:00 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.

Weekend:
Saturday - Sunday

Hours: 11:00 A.M. - 4:45 P.M.

For more information, please contact Aquatics and Compliance Coordinator Sigifredo Zavala at 956-547-6856 or via email at sigifredo.zavala@cob.us.

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The Parks and Recreation Department operates 2 public pool facilities, 2 splash pads, all available for rent. We staff 20 lifeguards for public swim, lessons, and special events; 20 swim instructors for our Learn-to-Swim Program; basket attendants to help with admission and keeping the pool areas clean, and 4 pool technicians to ensure safe swimming conditions.

Swimming Entrance Fees

The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer its patrons affordable swimming:

$2 General Admission (13+ years of age)
$1 Child Admission (12 years of age and under)
$1 Senior Admission (55+ years of age)

Pools

Sams Memorial Pool (350,000-gallon pool)
- 6-lane lap swimming pool
- Zero entry leisure pool
- Gazebo for birthday
- Bathroom and locker rooms
- Grass and shaded areas
Gonzalez Pool (205,000-gallon pool)
- 6 lane pool
- Diving well
- Bathroom and locker rooms

Splash Pads

Sams Pool 501 E Ringgold Street
Portway Acre's Park 4775 Austin Road

Please help us keep our pools clean and clear by wearing Proper Swim Attire.

Mission Statement

The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department provides clean, safe, memorable environments in accordance with maintenance standards that exceed users' expectations.