--- title: "Grapevine Public Pools: Dove Waterpark and The REC Guide" description: "Where to swim in Grapevine: Dove Waterpark, The REC Aquatic Center, Pleasant Glade Pool and Parr Sprayground. Features, fees and the city pages to check." url: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/post/grapevine-public-pools-dove-waterpark-rec publisher: Marina Pool Services phone: +1-817-896-1120 quote: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact --- # Grapevine Public Pools: Dove Waterpark and The REC Guide Grapevine runs Dove Waterpark, Pleasant Glade Pool and Parr Sprayground, and The REC Aquatic Center, which is indoors and needs a REC membership. Dove Waterpark was closed for the 2026 season. Hours and fees change each year, so check the city pages before you go. Local: GrapevinePublished October 21, 20263 min read Grapevine residents have several places to swim outside their own backyards. This guide covers the city’s public options as listed on the Grapevine Parks and Recreation site (GoGrapevine), as of October 2026. Hours, fees and dates change from year to year. Treat this post as a map and use the linked city pages for the details. Where a figure came from a city page, the post says so. ## What public pools does Grapevine have? The city lists these swimming options: Place Type What the city page says Dove Waterpark Outdoor, seasonal 1509 Hood Ln., 2 slides, diving board, lily pad crossing, zero-depth entry Pleasant Glade Pool Outdoor, South Grapevine Listed on the city site; see its page Parr Sprayground Sprayground Listed on the city site; see its page The REC Aquatic Center Indoor Membership required ## Is Dove Waterpark open? Not right now. The Dove Waterpark page said “CLOSED for the 2026 season” and “See you next summer.” Season dates for 2027 were not posted when we checked. The page describes lifeguards, a concession stand and a rule that all flotation devices be U.S. Coast Guard approved. It lists a phone number: 817-410-3088. The page showed these hours for the season. The 2026 monthly calendars on the page are images, so use the page itself for exact dates. Day Hours on the page Monday to Thursday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday to Sunday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Holidays 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Daily admission was listed as $3 for residents and $8 for non-residents. Season passes were listed as $55 (resident) and $110 (non-resident) for an individual, and $110 and $220 for a family of up to six. Children under 12 months were free. These figures are as of October 2026 and may change. ## What is The REC Aquatic Center? It is an indoor aquatic center at The REC of Grapevine. The city page lists four lap lanes, a current channel, floatables, a hot tub, a dry sauna, two tower slides, two basketball goals and a play structure for young children. You must be a member of The REC to use it. The REC posts two schedules, one for days when Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is in school and one for days it is out. Both are images on the page, so read the schedule for the day you plan to go. The city also posts closures. As of October 2026 the page listed: - October 23, 2026: Aquatic Halloween event, pool closes at 12:00 pm. - November 26, 2026: Thanksgiving, The REC closed. - Several school-holiday dates in November with later start times. The page also says the sauna closes at 3:00 pm on the first Friday of each month. ## When does The REC close for lightning? The REC Aquatic Center closes when lightning is within 5 miles of the facility. It reopens 30 minutes after the last strike. The city links a live lightning map from its page. ## What does this mean for a home pool? Public pools close for the season, and the city listed Dove Waterpark as closed for 2026. A home pool does not close. Your own water still needs steady care when the city pools are shut. Weekly attention keeps water clear through the long North Texas swim season. See our [North Texas pool calendar](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/north-texas-pool-calendar) and the [swim season](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/swim-season) glossary entry. A public pool also shows what good water looks like. Clear water, steady [free chlorine](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/free-chlorine) and a clean deck come from daily checks. A home pool gets a weekly check from a service. Marina’s weekly pool service covers [water balance](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/water-balance), baskets, filter backwashing as needed, and vacuuming and brushing as needed. Learn more on the [weekly pool service page](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/pool-service-grapevine-tx) or the [Grapevine area page](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/service-areas/pool-repair-grapevine-tx). If you are deciding between a public pool and a private pool, see our [pool owner’s handbook](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/pool-owners-handbook-north-texas). ## Next step If you own a pool in Grapevine and want weekly care, see [weekly pool service](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/pool-service-grapevine-tx). Call (817) 896-1120 or use the quote form at [/contact](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dove Waterpark open year-round? No. The city page said Dove Waterpark was closed for the 2026 season. Check the Grapevine Parks and Recreation page for 2027 dates when summer nears. ### Do I need a membership for The REC Aquatic Center? Yes. The city page says you must be a member of The REC to use the Aquatic Center. It is an indoor facility. ### Does The REC close for lightning? Yes. The city page says the Aquatic Center closes when lightning is within 5 miles of the facility and reopens 30 minutes after the last strike. ## Pool terms on this page - [Weekly pool service](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/weekly-pool-service) - [Free chlorine](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/free-chlorine) - [Water balance](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/water-balance) - [Swim season](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/swim-season) - [Hot tub](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/hot-tub) ## Sources 1. [GoGrapevine (City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation): Dove Waterpark](https://gograpevine.com/listing/dovewaterpark/) 2. [GoGrapevine (City of Grapevine Parks and Recreation): The REC Aquatic Center](https://gograpevine.com/grapevine-activities/aquatics/the-rec-aquatics/) Written by Marina Pool Services and checked against the sources above on October 21, 2026. City rules and product guidance change, so check the linked page before you act. Follow product labels for any pool chemical. ## Keep reading - [The North Texas Pool Calendar, Month by MonthNorth Texas pools need work all year. DFW's average last freeze is March 12 and first freeze is November 22. Highs reach about 96 degrees in July and August. Start up in spring, test often in summer, clear leaves in fall, and set freeze protection before late November.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/north-texas-pool-calendar) - [The Pool Owner's Handbook for North TexasOwning a pool in North Texas comes down to six habits: test the water, keep it circulating, clean baskets and filters, watch the equipment, plan for each season and keep the pool safe. This handbook covers each one in order and links to deeper guides for chemistry, equipment, freezes and hiring a pro.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/pool-owners-handbook-north-texas) - [Hurst, Euless and Bedford Public Pools and Water ParksHurst runs two aquatic centers, Chisholm and Central, and both were closed for the 2026 season. Euless runs the Aquatic Park at its Family Life Center, and Bedford posts pool and water park pages of its own. Hours and fees change each year, so check each city page.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/post/hurst-euless-bedford-public-pools-guide) - [Buying a Home With a Pool: Your First 30 DaysIn Texas, a standard home inspection does not have to cover the pool. Ask for a pool and equipment check, then use your first 30 days to confirm safety items, learn the equipment, test the water and set up weekly care. Fix safety problems first, then plan the rest.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/buying-a-home-with-a-pool-checklist) - [Freeze Protection and Winter Pool Care in TexasPool freeze protection in Texas means keeping water moving and equipment protected when air temperatures fall to freezing. A freeze guard senses the cold and starts your pump or equipment on its own. Before a hard freeze, check the freeze setting, the power supply and exposed pipes. Read your equipment manual, because settings differ by brand.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/freeze-protection) - [Green Pool Cleanup and Pool Water ProblemsA pool turns green when algae grows because chlorine is too low or the water is out of balance. Do not swim in green water. To clear it, test the water, clean the filter, brush every surface, raise chlorine as the product label directs and run the pump. Call a pro if it does not clear.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/green-pool-cleanup) ## Need a hand with your pool? Call or text and tell us what your pool needs. Estimates are free for qualifying services, and same-day estimates are possible when the schedule allows. [Call (817) 896-1120](tel:+1-817-896-1120)[Get a quote](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact) ![A pool technician working on an equipment pad](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/_astro/technician-equipment-pad.BW5xZMNY_Zum1K5.webp)