Beat the heat: Here's where to cool off in Corpus Christi

John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times

Updated August 24, 2024 at 1:20 AM·5 min read

School may be back in session, but the brutal heat is still ongoing.

Rather than staying inside and cranking down your air conditioner, cool off at one of Corpus Christi's many water spots.

And while the Watergarden recently reopened after being closed for nearly seven years, it is not a swimming hole for people to cool down at. It is a popular attraction with water and lights.

For city pools and splash pads, all children under the age of 8 must be accompanied and supervised at all times by an adult age of 16 years or older.

The schedule for city sites may be subject to change, so be sure to visit cctexas.com/swim-programs-pools.

Most of the options below are free, but a couple do require admission fees.

Bayfront Park

1600 N. Chaparral St.

This park in downtown Corpus Christi, right near American Bank Center, offers an interactive fountain for people to cool off at.

It is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Bill Witt Park

6869 Yorktown Blvd.

Located on the city's Southside, this park's splash pad offers plenty of water fun for children of all ages.

It is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, until Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Cole Park

2600 Ocean Drive

The splash pad is the latest to be added to Corpus Christi, which is located along the Corpus Christi Bay. It includes 23 interactive water features, shade structures and ADA access.

It is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, until Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Collier Pool

3801 Harris Drive

This year-round pool has a big bucket dunk, fountain features and six designated lanes for swimmers to practice their lap swims.

For the fall season, it is open for lap swim from 6 to 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. For open swim, the pool is open from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Greenwood Pool

4305 Greenwood Drive

The Greenwood pool is closed for maintenance repair until further notice. But it does include three big slides and has a maximum depth of 11 feet.

The pool is only open during summer season, and closed in mid-August.

H-E-B Pool

1501 Shely St.

Wanting to take your little ones to a pool? This pool is more for inexperienced swimmers with a zero-depth entry pool, water features, cabanas and a party-concession area.

The pool is only open during summer season, and closed in mid-August.

Hurricane Alley Waterpark

702 E. Port Ave.

Corpus Christi's own waterpark is a fun go-to place to cool off with rides for all ages. Along with plenty of slides, a surfing simulator and a kid's zone, there's also a gift shop and a pool bar for adults.

Hurricane Alley is seasonally open during the summer. Currently, it is only open on Saturday and Sunday and its last day is Sunday, Sept. 8. For more information, visit hacctx.com.

Lindale Park

3133 Swantner Drive

The splash pad is found near the Lindale Senior Center and has a nearby playground for kids who want to take a break from the water features.

It is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, until Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Natatorium Pool

3202 Cabaniss Parkway

The Natatorium is Corpus Christi's own indoor olympic-style pool designed to host competitive swim meets, but you are able to enjoy swimming recreationally, practicing your diving skills and go lap swimming when it's available.

The pool is open from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday for lap swim and open from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for open swim.

Oso Pool

1109 Bernice Drive

Tucked away in a neighborhood off McArdle Road, Oso Pool welcomes the community to enjoy its cool waters while providing shade and tables for those wanting to take a break from swimming.

The pool is only open during summer season, and closed in mid-August.

Salinas Park

1354 Airport Road

The Salinas Park splash pad is one of the smaller ones in the city, but it still gets you and your family cooled down during the hot water and includes a large water bucket.

It is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, until Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Texas State Aquarium

2710 N. Shoreline Blvd.

The Texas State Aquarium's H-E-B Splash Park is its latest feature to be added to the venue, which features slides, water fountains and cabana areas. The water spot is available with purchase of admission.

The aquarium is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, but the H-E-B Splash Park will only be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. It will be open on Labor Day and close for the season Monday, Sept. 30. For more information, visit texasstateaquarium.org.

West Guth Pool

9700 Up River Road

Located near Corpus Christi's Annaville suburb, the West Guth Pool features a zero-depth pool, splash water features and a climbing wall.

The pool is only open during summer season, and closed in mid-August.

West Haven Park

1719 Cliff Maus Drive

The splash pad is located at West Haven Park near West Oso ISD and the Molina neighborhood. The park also includes a playground, multi-purpose sports field, half-basketball court, walking trail, picnic tables with shade structures and a pavilion with additional picnic tables.

It is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, until Tuesday, Sept. 3.