Bear Branch Swimming Pool

Bear Branch Swimming & Splash Pool @ Bear Branch Park

Bear Branch Whale Pool

The Bear Branch Pool, aka The Whale Pool, is located in the Village of Cochran’s Crossing, adjacent to the Bear Branch Athletics Area which encompasses the Bear Branch Park and Bear Branch Sports Fields as well as the Bear Branch Recreation Center. The swimming pool and park are on the northwest side of Research Forest Drive, and the athletic fields on the southeast are located in the Village of Cochran’s Crossing. The pool is one of several throughout The Woodlands that features a wheelchair accessible ramp. There is a whale-themed slide for the tots. Just outside the pool is a large covered pavilion with easy access to the barrier-free playground area.

  1. 360 degree turn flume slide
  2. Large shallow area with play structure
  3. Maximum depth 5 ft 6 in
  4. Whale slide – children
  5. Family restrooms and showers
  6. Handicap accessible
  7. No separate baby pool
  8. Picnic tables
  9. Swimming lanes / lap lanes
  • Village Cochran’s Crossing
  • 5200 Research Forest Drive
  • The Woodlands, Texas  77381

The Woodlands Township Pool Schedule

The Woodlands Township Swimming Pools are open daily* during the summer months.

Individual Woodlands Township Swimming Pools are closed one day per week for maintenance and cleanup. Scheduled In-Service Days EACH WEEK during the Regular Season: Each pool is closed for one day per week for safety training, cleaning service, and scheduled maintenance. ** Exception: July 4th: All Pools will be open for “Splash Day”. Pools scheduled for cleaning on Independence Day will be closed on July 5th instead.

Monday Closures

Alden Bridge Pool
Forestgate Pool
Fleming Aquatic Center

Tuesday Closures

Ridgewood Pool
Sawmill Pool
Windvale Pool

Wednesday Closures

Bear Branch Pool
Falconwing Pool
Wendtwoods Pool

Thursday Closures

Cranebrook Pool
Creekwood Pool
Harper’s Landing Pool

Friday Closures

Lakeside Pool
Shadowbend Pool

Swimming Pool Reservations

Permits are required to reserve swimming pool facilities in The Woodlands. All fourteen swimming pools in The Woodlands, including the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center may be reserved in two-hour increments. Rates for pool rentals vary by pool, and by Woodlands residency status.
Click here for information about reserving a woodlands swimming pool.

Swimming Pool Safety Information

Red Hot Blue Pool

The Township’s Red, Hot & Pool celebration on Monday, July 4, 2022! Each pool will have patriotic decorations, activities and refreshments (while supplies last). The Woodlands Red, Hot & Pool will take place from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. with the 4th of July activities happening between noon and 4 p.m. Grab your swimsuit and we’ll see you there! Please note, daily fees will apply for Residents and Non-Residents. Entry is free for Season Pool Pass holders.

Park Facility Reservations

Permits are required to reserve a public-park-pavilion in any park facility in The Woodlands-Township-Facility reservation requests can be made online. 

Availability is subject to change without notice and is entirely beyond the control of TheWoodlands.Guide

Where can I buy a Woodlands Township Pool Pass?

The Woodlands Township offers three options for purchasing or renewing a Season Pass. Pool pass sales typically begin annually on or about March 1. Online Registration.
In person registration is available at The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park in Village of Cochran's Crossing or The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park in Village of Creekside Park.
Register via phone by calling
Call them281 210-3950  The Recreation Center at Bear Branch Park

The Rob Fleming Recreation Center Call them281-516-7348.

Hours vary from swimming pool to swimming pool, opening as early as 10:00am and closing as late as 8:00pm, May through September.

Village Swimming Pools in The Woodlands

Butterfly Swimming Pool Swim Teams and Swimming Lessons at Alden Bridge Butterfly in The Woodlands
Alden Bridge Pool

Located in Alden Bridge Park, within view of the iconic road-bridge, is Alden Bridge Village Pool.

The Whale Pool at Bear Branch Swimming Pool in Cochran's Crossing The Woodlands Township
Bear Branch Pool

The Bear Branch Pool is located in Bear Branch Park, in the Village of Cochran's Crossing, .

Cranebrook Splash & Swimming Pool Creekside Park Village Sterling Ridge The Woodlands
Cranebrook Spray Pool

The Cranebrook Splash Pool in Cranebrook Park, on Cranebrook Drive in the Village of Sterling Ridge.

Creekwood Swimming Pool in the Village of Panther Creek Swim Teams and Swimming Lessons in The Woodlands
Creekwood Pool

The Creekwood Pool aka Panther Pool, is located in the Village Panther Creek, across from McCullough J High School.

Falconwing Swimming Pool Indian Springs Village
Falconwing Pool

Falcon Wing Pool, aka the Frog Pool is a kid friendly pool with an accessible ramp.

Rob Fleming Aquatic Center Swim Teams and Swimming Lessons The Woodlands Township Creekside Park Village The Woodlands Texas
Fleming Aquatic Center

Rob Fleming Aquatic Center in the Village of Creekside Park is a very popular summertime hangout.

Forestgate Swimming Pool Village Indian Springs The Woodlands Texas
Forestgate Pool

Aka The Octopus Pool, Forestgate Swimming Pool features a baby-pool / slide as well as a larger slide for older children and adults.

Harper's Landing Swimming Pool College Park Village The Woodlands
Harper's Landing Pool

Harper's Landing Pool, the only pool in the Village of College Park. is connected to Harper's Landing Park.

Alden Bridge Village Lakeside Swimming Pool Swim Teams and Swimming Lessons in The Woodlands
Lakeside Pool

Lakeside Pool 1/3 in the Village of Alden Bridge; the home of The Woodlands Hurricanes swim club.

The Swan Swimming Pool in Panther Creek Village
Ridgewood Pool

Aka Swan Pool, Ridgewood Pool in Panther Creek offers adult swimming, along features a splash area, and a baby friendly pool and slide.

Grogan's Mill Village Dragon Swimming Pool Swim Teams and Swimming Lessons in The Woodlands
Sawmill Pool

Sawmill Dragon Pool in Grogan's Mill Village features a partially covered, small child area with slide.

The Log Swimming Pool at Shadow Bend Park Swim Teams and Swimming Lessons Cochran's Crossing Village in The Woodlands
Shadowbend Pool

Shadowbend Pool, aka the Log Pool, features a sprayground area in Village of Cochran's Crossing.

Wendtwoods Spray and Splash Pool in Village Green, Creekside Park
Wendtwoods Pool

Wendtwoods Sprayground Pool in Creekside Park is a smaller version of the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center.

Tulip Swimming Pool Alden Bridge Village in The Woodlands
Windvale Pool

Located in Alden Bridge, the Windvale Tulip Pool is primarily for younger visitors.

Spraypads and Splashgrounds in The Woodlands Texas

There are several spray-grounds in The Woodlands which are open to the community, allowing for visitors who want to splash around in the water without actually swimming.

The Woodlands Township offers private swimming lessons at multiple pools during specific schedules, throughout the swimming season.

A few of the Swimming Pools The Woodlands Township are home to five swim teams, The Cyclones TAAF Swim Team, The Hurricanes Swim Club, The Riptides Swim Team, The Waves Swim Team, as well as The Woodlands Junior Swim Team, designed to teach the strokes and skills needed to swim competitively with the other teams. The Woodlands Swim Team (TWST), and The Woodlands Marlins (an NWAL team) also call The Woodlands home.

The Woodlands Diving Academy

North Houston Water Polo

The Woodlands Masters Swim Team

The Woodlands Marlins

There are several splashpad / spraygrounds
scattered across the Community of The Woodlands.

Public Parks Guide The Woodlands

Alden Village Public Parks
Alden Bridge

Public Parks in the Village of Alden Bridge

Alden Bridge Village Public Park Guide
Public Parks in the Village of Cochran's Crossing
Cochran's Crossing

Public Parks in The Village of Cochran's Crossing

Cochran's Crossing Village Public Park Guide
Public Parks in The Village of College Park
College Park

Public Parks in The Village of College Park

College Park Village Public Park Guide
Public Parks in The Village of College Park
Creekside Park

Public Parks in The Village of Creekside Park

Creekside Park Village Public Park Guide
Public Parks in The Village of Grogan's Mill
Grogan's Mill

Public Parks in The Village of Grogan's Mill

Grogan's Mill Village Public Park Guide
Public Parks in The Village of Indian Springs
Indian Springs

Public Parks in The Village of Indian Springs

Indian Springs Village Public Park Guide
Public Parks in The Village of Panther Creek
Panther Creek

Public Parks in The Village of Panther Creek

Panther Creek Village Public Park Guide
Sterling Ridge Village Public Parks The Woodlands
Sterling Ridge

Public Parks in The Village of Sterling Ridge

Sterling Ridge Village Public Park Guide
Public Parks in Town Center The Woodlands
Town Center

Public Parks in The Woodlands Town Center

Public Park Guide Town Center
Dog Parks in The Woodlands
Dog Parks

Dog Friendly Parks in The Woodlands

Dog Parks Guide
Wheel Friendly Skate Parks The Woodlands
Wheel Friendly

Wheel Friendly Parks in The Woodlands

Wheel Friendly - Skate Park Guide

Park Facility Reservations

Permits are required to reserve a public-park-pavilion in any park facility in The Woodlands-Township-Facility reservation requests can be made online. 

Availability is subject to change without notice and is entirely beyond the control of TheWoodlands.Guide