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Summer Fun GuideWritten by Marlena Solomon

Visit These Local Hotspots to Cool Off

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Summer in Cy-Fair can only mean one thing – the temperature has moved from hot to scorching. If you don’t feel like hiding out in the air conditioning, where do you go in Cy-Fair to cool off? The pool of course! If you don’t have a pool in your backyard, have no fear. We did some investigating to find the best water holes in the area. Whether you want to take swimming lessons, join a swim team, or just goof around, here are some great places, all right here in Cy-Fair.

Cypress Creek YMCA 19915 Hwy. 249 281-469-1484

The YMCA has both indoor and outdoor pools, as well as family fun pools. You can enjoy open swim, lap swimming, or sign up for swim lessons – available for all ages and skill levels. Other classes offered include water exercise, lifeguard certification, water fitness, water safety, and masters swim programs.

Fun In Swimming (FINS) 7827 Spring Cypress Rd.281-379-3467

FINS offers opportunities to swim for people of all ages and levels, including swimming lessons for children as young as six months to adult, as well as private lessons. They also offer competitive training, aqua aerobics, and pool parties. The FINS center is an indoor pool that is open year round.

Fleet Aquatic Center14654 Spring Cypress Rd. 281-376-2372

The Fleet Aquatic Center has a 10-lane, outdoor lap pool that is heated year round. Activities offered at Fleet are open swim, lap swimming, water exercise, youth swim team, children and adult swim lessons, masters swim team, and high school swim team.

Langham Creek YMCA16725 Longenbaugh Dr. 281-859-6143

Cool off in the outdoor and family fun pools at the Y. Enjoy open swim, lap swimming, water exercise, children and adult swim lessons, and swim team.

Team Yes! Aquatics of Houston281-443-4002

This USA Swimming Club offers swim programs for athletes who are just learning the sport to varsity athletes at local schools

Squirt ‘n Sliden Kids’ Play Area at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels

Cypress has many community pools where kids can cool off

Check your local community pool for swim lessons or swim teams

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Kristal Koves at Schlitterbahn Galveston

A day at the pool is fun for kids of all ages

Holly plays with water toys in her kiddie

Leona cools off at her home in Cy-Fair

Kids who aren’t strong swimmers should always wear floaties


These Cy-Fair cuties cool off at a local pool

Check with your local community pool, YMCA, and homeowner’s association to see if there are swim teams forming or lessons offered at your local pool.

Some companies offer swim lessons in your pool. Swim Jim, for example, offers it all- group, semi-private, or private lessons at your location. Call 713-784-1777 for rates and info.

Experts recommend waiting until your child is at least 3 years old for group swim lessons. Toddlers are more comfortable with a Parent/Child water orientation class.

Swim lessons will not ‘drown proof ’ your child. Always keep children and your pool area adequately supervised.

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Splashtown Water Park21300 I-45, Spring 281-385-3300splashtownpark.com

Splashtown offers plenty of ways to cool off including slides, family friendly rides, and water activities for the little ones. The park will close for its regular season Aug. 23. Day passes range from $24.99 to $29.99 and season passes are also offered.

Schlitterbahn 2109 Lockheed Rd., Galveston409-770-9283

381 East Austin St., New Braunfels830-625-2351schlitterbahn.com

Known for its totally tubular atmosphere and laid back crowd, Schlitterbahn is a wonderful place for both kids and adults. Schlitterbahn has water rides, attractions, great food, and many more fun activities to keep your family cool. One-day general admission tickets at the New Braunfels location are $39.99 for 12 and up,

$31.99 for ages 3-11 and seniors age 55+. One-day general admission tickets at the Galveston Park are $37.99 for those 12 and up and $29.99 for children 3-11 and seniors. Two-day admission tickets, afternoon discounts and season passes are also available. Six Flags Fiesta Texas White Water Bay17000 IH-10 West, San Antonio210- 697-5050 sixflags.com/fiestatexas

White Water Bay at Six Flags Fiesta Texas is gallons of fun for all ages, and is open May 2 to Sept. 7. You’ll experience a water wonderland of tubes, rides, and slides,vincluding a massive wave pool in the shape of Texas. Defy gravity as Whirlpool glues you to the wall, pour gallons of water from atop Texas Treehouse, or watch the kids slip and slide through Splashwater Springs. Entry is free with admission to Six Flags Fiesta Texas. One-day admission tickets are $49.99 and $34.99 for children under 48”. Children under 2 are free. Purchase your tickets online and pay the kid’s price of $34.99. One-day parking is $15. Season passes and group rates are also available.

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SeaWorld San Antonio’s Lost Lagoon10500 SeaWorld Dr., San Antonio800-700-7786seaworld.com

Lost Lagoon in SeaWorld San Antonio is known for its scenic and tropical delights. The attraction boasts crashing surfs, body and inner tube slides, and much more for the entire family. While the adventurous family members enjoy a five-story-high family raft ride, you can sip a cold drink by the coolest lagoon in Texas. Make it a weekend trip, and enjoy the fun with the whole family. Entry to Lost Lagoon is included in admission to the park. Visitors have several options in purchasing tickets. Single day admission is $54.99 for adults and $46.99 for children plus tax. Check online for specials including kid’s pricing for adults, 4-pack special, SeaWorld San Antonio Fun Card, and annual passes.

Kemah Boardwalk215 Kipp Ave., Kemah281-334-9880kemahboardwalk.com

From carnival rides to restaurants to great shopping, there’s something for everyone along the Kemah Boardwalk. The atmosphere is lively and the view of the bay is spectacular. To cool off quickly, head to the center of the boardwalk and enjoy the water fountains that you can actually walk through.

Splashway Family Waterpark5211 Main St., Sheridan979-234-7718splashwaywaterpark.com

Featuring a lazy river, Kiddie Cove, waterslides galore, and other wet fun, Splashway is a great place to beat the heat. About an hour’s drive away, you can even hook up at their RV Park and make a weekend of it. Park admission is determined by height/age and ranges from $4.99 - $17.99. Discount tickets are available at various outlets. Please visit the website to find the closest location to you. The park opens for its regular season May 30 and closes Aug. 22.

Summer Fun Day Trips These hot destinations are a hit with Cy-Fair Families

Lost Lagoon Water Park at Sea World San Antonio

The Boardwalk Beast at Kemah


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