Water Fun in Kerrville & the Surrounding Area

Splash Pads, Swimming Pools, River Access & Family Water Fun

Pools & Day Passes

  • Kroc Center

    📍 Location: 201 Holdsworth Dr.

    🕒 Summer Hours (Through August 15)

    • Monday through Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    • Saturday: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

    💲 Admission

    • Kerr County residents: $1 per person

    • Non-residents: Youth (18 & under): $8 | Adults (19+): $16

    💦 Good to Know

    • There are often concessions available.

    • The $1 resident special has made the pool especially popular on some days, so consider arriving early to avoid long lines.

    • This special $1 admission program runs through August 15, 2026.

  • Jellystone Guadalupe River

    📍 Location: 2605 Junction Hwy.,

    🕒 Day Pass Hours

    • Sunday through Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    💲 Admission - Call for Day Passes 830-460-3262

    • Ages 3 & under: Free

    • Ages 4+: $38 per person + tax

    💦 Good to Know

    • Day passes include access to the water playground, pools, jumping pillow, mini golf, playground, and river access.

    • Seasonal attractions like laser tag and themed activities may also be available during your visit.

    • On-site dining is available at the River Rock Pub & Pizzeria and Cartoon Café.

    • Day passes are available Sunday through Thursday only.

    💡 Kate's Tip: Got a big group? Before everyone buys a day pass, take a quick look at the birthday party and cabana options. Depending on your crew, they can sometimes be a surprisingly good value, even if nobody's blowing out candles.

  • Old River Road RV Resort

    📍 Location: 310 Colving Ranch Rd., Kerrville, TX 78028

    💲 Admission

    • $15 per person

    • Children 2 & under: Free

    💦 Good to Know

    • Includes access to both the indoor and outdoor pools.

    • Features a splash pad, jump pad, two playgrounds, and river access.

    • Other amenities include a covered basketball court and game room.

  • The Charmadillo

    📍 Location: Center Point, TX

    💲 Admission - Book here.

    • Adults (13+): Starting at $20

    • Children (ages 3-12): Starting at $10

    • Infants: Free

    • Reservations required. Pricing varies by date.

    💦 Good to Know

    • Enjoy two stock tank pools, an outdoor cedar sauna, and 44 acres of hiking trails.

    • Access also includes outdoor showers, a communal kitchen, picnic area, indoor lounge with Wi-Fi and games, complimentary towels, and free parking.

  • Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park Pool

    📍 Location: 432 Lady Bird Dr., Fredericksburg, TX 78624

    🕒 Hours

    • Parent Tip: Before heading out, check the pool's Facebook page or give them a quick call for the latest updates. Staffing shortages can affect which pool areas are open that day or if they are even open. 

    • 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    • Closed Tuesdays

    💲 Admission

    • Ages 13+: $3

    • Ages 6-12: $2

    • Children under 5: Free

    💦 Good to Know

    • Features a zero-depth leisure pool (up to 4 feet deep) plus a separate zero-depth kiddie pool for younger swimmers.

    • Includes a 1-meter diving board and 25-yard lap lanes.

    • ADA accessible with pool lifts available.

    • Ice cream is available for purchase.

    • Located inside Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, making it easy to pair your swim with a picnic, playground time, or a walk through the park.

  • Coach Tony Knopp Town Pool

    📍 Location: 105 W. Travis St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624

    🕒 Hours

    • Tuesday through Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

    • Closed Mondays

    💲 Admission

    • $2 per person (all ages)

    • 12-Visit Punch Pass: $20

    • Cash, checks, and cards accepted (card payments include a 3% convenience fee).

    💦 Good to Know

    • Features a vortex water slide plus a zero-depth kiddie pool (up to 1 foot deep).

    • ADA accessible with a pool chair lift.

    • Ice cream is available for purchase.

    • Before heading out, check the pool's Facebook page or give them a quick call for the latest updates. Staffing shortages can affect which pool areas are open that day or if they are open at all.

  • Jellystone Park™ Texas Wine Country Day Pass

    📍 Location: 10618 E. US Highway 290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

    📞 Call: (830) 990-2267

    💲 Admission

    • Sunday-Friday: $29.95 per person

    • Saturday: $39.95 per person

    • Holidays: $49.95 per person

    • Season Passes Available

      • Individual: $200/year

      • Family (2 adults + 2 children): $650/year

    💦 Good to Know

    • Day passes include access to the water playground, waterslides, swimming pools, jumping pillow, mini golf, sports courts, playgrounds, themed activities, and more.

    • Great option if you're looking for a full day of entertainment beyond just swimming.

    • Children 2 and under are free.

  • Boerne Municipal Pool

    📍 Location
    106 City Park Rd.
    Boerne, TX 78006

    💲 Admission

    • Residents: $4/person

    • Non-residents: $5/person

    • 25-visit punch cards available

    🕒 Hours

    • Tuesday-Friday: 1-7 p.m.

      • Open Swim: 1-6 p.m.

      • Adult Lap Swim: 6-7 p.m.

    • Saturday & Sunday: Noon-7 p.m.

    • Monday: Closed

    • Open seasonally May 23-August 2

    🏊 Pool Features

    • 3 ft. to 12 ft. deep

    • Diving board

    • Covered picnic area

    • Concession stand

    • Newly renovated restrooms

  • Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort

    📍 Location: 1 Resort Way, Boerne, TX 78006

    🕒 Hours

    • Pool: Daily, 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

    💲 Admission - Book here.

    • Day Pass: Starting at $50

    • Family Pass (up to 4 guests): Starting at $100

    • Family Pool Cabana: Starting at $120

    • Prices vary by date and availability. Reservations are recommended.

    💦 Good to Know

    • Resort-style day pass with access to the family pool, adults-only pool, waterslide, and hot tubs.

    • Complimentary towels and free parking are included.

    • Multiple dining options are available on-site, including the seasonal Double L Pool Bar.

    • Kids can also enjoy the resort's play area when they're ready for a break from the water.

Free Water Fun

  • Carver Park Sprayground

    📍 Location: 820 Webster St.

    🕙 Season & Hours

    • Open April through October

    • 10:00 a.m. until dark

    • Closed Tuesdays for routine maintenance

    💲 Admission

    • FREE!

    💦 Good to Know

    • Water is touch-activated. Press the button on the short orange pole to start the spray features.

    • Located next to a playground, large pavilion, BBQ area, multi-use field, and a 1/3-mile walking trail, making it easy to spend a few hours here.

  • Fredericksburg Town Pool Splash Pad

    📍 Location: 105 W. Travis St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624

    🕒 Hours

    • Tuesday through Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    • Closed Mondays

    • Open May through September, weather permitting.

    💲 Admission

    • Free

    💦 Good to Know

    • Interactive splash pad with water features for kids of all ages.

    • Restrooms are available inside the adjacent Town Pool during pool operating hours.

    • Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

    • Swim diapers are required for infants and toddlers who are not potty trained.

    • Parent Tip: Before heading out, check the splash pad's Facebook page or give them a quick call. It may occasionally close due to weather, maintenance, or other operational needs.

  • The Rock at La Cantera Splashpad

    📍 Location: The Rock at La Cantera, San Antonio

    🕒 Hours

    • Splash Pad: Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

    • Open March through September, weather permitting (temperatures above 70°F).

    • Hours may change due to special events or maintenance. Check social media before you go.

    💲 Admission

    • Free

    💦 Good to Know

    • Interactive splash pad with a nearby basketball tree and half-court.

    • Plenty of open space for kids to play while adults relax.

    • Multiple on-site food and beverage options are available, including Roca & Martillo and other local vendors.

    • Outside food and drinks are not permitted, except for baby bottles, formula, and small snacks for children.

    • The venue is cashless, so plan to pay with a credit/debit card or a mobile wallet like Apple Pay or Google Wallet.

    • Children 12 and under must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

    ⭐️ Kate’s tip: They are screening lots of soccer for the World Cup, so this is a great option for making a day out of watching it.

    📚 Also, this is a great spot to make a day out of Back to School shopping with it’s close proximity to The Rim and La Cantera shopping.

  • Cibolo Nature Center

    📍 Location
    140 City Park Rd.
    Boerne, TX 78006

    💲 Admission

    • Free

    🕒 Hours

    • Open daily

    • 8 a.m. to dusk

    💦 What You'll Find

    • Shallow creek perfect for wading and splashing

    • Nature trails through native Hill Country habitat

    • Spring-fed marsh and wildlife viewing

    • Large cypress and oak trees for shady exploring

    💡 Good to know

    • This isn't a swimming hole. Think of it as a nature play destination where kids can splash, explore, catch minnows, skip rocks, and cool off in the creek.

    • Water levels can vary depending on recent rainfall, so creek conditions may look different from one visit to the next.

    • Water shoes are highly recommended for the rocky creek bed.

Lake & River Access

  • Kerrville-Schreiner Park River Access

    📍 Location: 2385 Bandera Hwy., Kerrville, TX 78028

    💲 Day Use Admission

    • Adults (13+): $8

    • Children (3-12): $4

    • Children 2 & under: Free

    • Veterans & Active Military (with valid ID): Free

    • Annual Pass: $55 per vehicle ($30 for each additional household vehicle)

    💦 Good to Know

    • Enjoy the Guadalupe River from a designated beach area .

    • The park also features a shaded playground, picnic areas with grills, hiking and biking trails, fishing, and kayak/canoe rentals.

    • Water shoes are recommended, as the river has natural rocks and uneven surfaces.

  • Boerne City Lake Park

    📍 Address: 1 City Lake Rd., Boerne, TX 78006
    📞 Call: (830) 248-1635

    💲 Admission

    • Monday to Thursday: $10 per vehicle

    • Friday to Sunday: $15 per vehicle

    • Holidays: $20 per vehicle

    • Boerne residents: Free

    🌊 What you'll find

    • Designated swimming lake with sandy beach area

    • Covered playground

    • Kayak & paddleboard launch

    • Fishing pier (Texas fishing license required)

    • Boat dock (non-motorized boats only)

    • Disc golf course

    • Volleyball court

    • Picnic tables & grills

    • Covered pavilion available to reserve

    • Walking trails

    • Restrooms

    💡 Good to know

    • Admission is per vehicle, making this a budget-friendly option for larger families or carpooling with friends.

    • The park is alcohol-free.

    • Since this is a natural lake, water shoes are a good idea, especially for younger kids.

    • Want to get out on the water without owning equipment? Kayaks and paddleboards can be rented on-site through Hill Country Paddle Sports.

If You're Considering visiting Fiesta Texas or Schlitterbahn hear me out...

If your family plans to make several water park trips each summer, it may be worth comparing Six Flags and Schlitterbahn season pass options before you buy.

🌊 Why our family chose Schlitterbahn

This year we purchased Schlitterbahn season passes, and they've already paid for themselves.

Our family loves Schlitterbahn because:

  • There are tons of attractions for toddlers, younger kids, and bigger kids.

  • You're allowed to bring your own cooler, which saves a surprising amount on food.

  • We enjoy turning it into a quick Hill Country staycation.

For our first trip of the summer, we booked one night at the resort during a buy one night, get one free promotion. We checked in, spent the afternoon at the park, stayed overnight, enjoyed a full second day, then spent the entire checkout day back in the park and left around dinner. It ended up feeling like nearly three days of water park fun for the price of one overnight stay. We packed our cooler and used the kitchen at the resort and saved a ton on food. We only bought Dip'n Dots the entire time we were there at the water park. 

🎢 Don't overlook the Six Flags connection

One of the biggest perks is that select Six Flags and Schlitterbahn passes include admission to both parks.

That means one pass can give you access to:

  • 🌊 Schlitterbahn New Braunfels

  • 🎢 Six Flags Fiesta Texas & other Six Flags locations across Texas

If you've never visited Hurricane Harbor, it's located near the front of Fiesta Texas, making it easy to spend the day enjoying just the water park without trekking across the entire amusement park.

🏖️ Worth comparing before you buy

Depending on the pass you choose, you may also receive perks like:

  • Hotel discounts

  • Cabana discounts

  • Bring-a-friend tickets

  • Free parking

If you're thinking you'll visit even once or twice a month, it's worth comparing the different pass levels before purchasing day tickets. I call them every single time before I purchase any passes and talk to them about my specific family and plans figure out the best solution for us. They are very helpful. I recommend calling the Schiltterbahn resort directly as I find them the most knowledgable.