You’ll Find A One-Of-A-Kind Saltwater Pool Shaped Like Texas In Plano
What’s the next-best thing to swimming in the ocean? A saltwater pool, of course. There’s one right here in the Lone Star State, and it’s been a local favorite for almost 60 years. The best part? It’s Texas-shaped!
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 168,000-gallon Texas Pool opened to the public way back in 1961. It was the first-ever swimming pool shaped like the Lone Star State!
For almost 60 years, locals have been gathering here to enjoy some fun in the sun and make lasting memories. It's a saltwater pool, so although the Gulf is over 300 miles away, you can still experience that indescribable feeling of immersing yourself in the ocean.
A diving board, two waterslides, and plenty of lounge chairs ensure boredom is next-to impossible. There's also an "island" featuring a shallow kiddie pool, so all ages can take part in the fun.
Challenge family and friends to a good old-fashioned game of water volleyball. The buoyancy adds some height to your jumps that allows for epic spikes!
Fill up a cooler with food and nonalcoholic beverages, or visit the snack bar for some grub. Nothing beats a freshly grilled burger after swimming all day long! Picnic tables offer plenty of room to sit down, relax, and enjoy your meal.
If you plan on visiting the pool regularly, both individual and family memberships are available. Otherwise, entry is $5 for guests of members and $10 for tourists. Children two and under swim at no charge.
Have you ever been to the Texas Pool? If so, how did you like the saltwater aspect? Let us know, and check out our previous article for more epic swimming spots: 15 Texas Swimming Holes You Can’t Miss This Summer.
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
