About
The Don Cook Natatorium, located at 16255 Lexington Blvd in Sugar Land, TX, is a premier aquatic facility managed by the City of Sugar Land Parks and Recreation. It features an Olympic-sized 50-meter competition pool and a separate instructional/therapy pool, offering a variety of programs including lap swim, water aerobics, swim lessons, and serving as a venue for competitive events for the community.
The competition pool at Don Cook Natatorium is maintained at an average temperature of 79-81 degrees Fahrenheit. The instructional pool is kept warmer, with an average temperature of 82-84 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? The facility receives mixed feedback. While some reviewers praise it as a great pool for swimmers, lessons, and championships, many others highlight significant issues, particularly concerning swim meets. Common complaints include challenging parking, a lack of available seating due to unenforced rules and clutter on bleachers, persistent delays, and long waits (often up to an hour) caused by scoreboard malfunctions. Additional criticisms point to poor acoustics and PA sound for starters, a dim pool environment, and an overall uncomfortable and hot atmosphere.
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July 12th, 2024John Ferraro
Great place for swimmers. They need some objects hanging near the ceiling to break up acoustic echoes and better PA sound for the starter. Some kids couldn't hear the starter.
January 23rd, 2020Carl Broadbent
The facility is great. I wish my school district had something like this when I was a kid. I've been bringing my kids here for the swim lessons run by SWAT; they do a good job in my opinion. The summer neighborhood league also hosted their championship meet here. It's a very nice pool and the bleachers are great for watching. A lot of the reviews here complain about the smell, but pools need to be chlorinated, so I'm not sure what they were expecting.
December 9th, 2018Melinda Millar
Horrible place for swim meets. No seating cause swimmers not being in place marked for them sitting with parents.Pizza boxes,blankets and electronics on bleachers. Lots of seats in swimmer section but we can’t sit there. Also for two days they have been so late on their time slots. Spend whole day waiting for my grandson to swim when he was scheduled to swim around 1:00
April 14th, 2019Cindy Master
Our Third time coming here for a Swim Meet (held in different months) but still the Exact Same Problems. Parking is challenging, no seating because rules posted by meet hosts are not enforced, especially during the afternoon session. (Not too bad in the AM) Pool is dim, my children have commented that they hate swimming there. Plus the redicilously long waits while swimmers stand at the blocks WAITING for them to once again fix the scoreboard so the meet can continue. (30 minutes to an hour each time it happens.) We have Timers for a reason. Because of things that may be meet host issues I can honestly say I HATE having to come to this facility. I may reconsider having my Swimmers attend any future meets that happen to be hosted at this pool.... it's not worth the hassle.
July 22nd, 2024The Momshell
Two words. Uncomfortable and hot. I guess that's 3 words.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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