Our Story
Our Story – 79 Years in Alamo Heights
Since 1948, Heights Pool has been Alamo Heights’ sunny oasis, where friendships grow and summer memories are made.
Thirty-four years ago, the city-run pool was set to be filled in. Rick Shaw, known to everyone as “The Pool Guy”, saved it. Today his daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and Clayton Smaistrla, carry on his legacy with the same passion and community spirit.
Generations have grown up here: Pool Shark ribbons, Fourth of July coin dives, cannonball contests, and ice cream under the Texas sun.
It’s not just a pool. It’s the neighborhood’s gathering place. We’d love to welcome your family into the story.
Heights Pool Today
Heights Pool is an outdoor family swim club with an Olympic-size pool and lap lanes, a diving well with a diving board and water slide, a kiddie pool and playscape, lighted pickleball courts with no court fees, a basketball court, and POOLSIDE, our renovated grill and full bar. Membership is open to everyone with no waitlist. In 2026 the pool stayed open past Labor Day for its first Off Season, running through December 13.
See what’s included, browse photos, or compare memberships.
Visit Us
We’re at 250 Viesca St, San Antonio, TX 78209, in the heart of Alamo Heights, minutes from Terrell Hills, Olmos Park and Monte Vista. Call (210) 824-2595 or email info@heightspool.com. This season’s hours are on Hours & Events, and you can follow along on Instagram at @alamoheightspool.