Aquatics Department

The City of Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department's outdoor swimming pools:  Sams Pool and Gonzalez Pool are open to the public during the summer months. 

Sams Pool will be open June 9th - August 19th 

Gonzalez Pool will be open June 9th - August 19th.

**Oliveira Pool will NOT open this summer.  It is closed for repairs.  Read more about it here.

Public Hours:

Monday - Friday
Saturday - Sunday
Sams Pool
  
12:00 PM - 4:45PM
12:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Public Hours:
 Monday - Friday Friday - Sunday
Gonzalez Pool
12:00 PM - 4:45 PM
12:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Pool Fees 2017
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 

  • Sam's 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.