4 places to cool off in Tomball, Magnolia this summer

With summer around the corner, there are multiple splash pads and pools around the Tomball and Magnolia area to cool off and enjoy summer activities. This list is not comprehensive.

Jerry Matheson Park Pool

• Open: May 27
• Pre-season hours: May 24-25, noon-8 p.m.; May 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Regular season hours: May 27-Aug. 10; Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon-8 p.m.
• End of season hours: Aug. 16-17, noon-8 p.m.; Aug. 23-24, noon-8 p.m.; Aug. 30-Aug. 31, noon-8 p.m; Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Free
• 1240 Ulrich Road, Tomball
• www.tomballtx.gov

Unity Park Splash Pad

• Open: May 26
• Free
• 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia
• www.cityofmagnolia.com

Worth the trip: Rob Fleming Aquatic Center

Inside the village of Creekside Park, the waterpark has a lazy river, water slides and a zero-depth entry pool.

• Open: May 24-Aug. 12
• Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.; Mon. closed
• $10-$24 (daily pass)
• 6535 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands
• www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

Worth the trip: Wendtwood Pool

Wendtwood Pool, located in the Village of Creekside Park, features a zero-depth entry, shaded seating areas, a water play structure and two lap lanes.

• Open: May 24-Aug. 12
• Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.; Mon. closed
• $7-$14 (daily pass)
• 8950 Creekside Green Drive, The Woodlands
• www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov