Pool season is upon us, and that means sunscreen, tan lines, and sunshine! Here is a list of the top five pools for college students in College Station, Texas:
1. The Cottages, located on Cottage Lane and Holleman Drive S, is the most popular pool amongst undergrads in College Station. From the beach-style entry pool to the sandy “seaside” area, the Cottages pool wins first place.
Pros: beach style entry, resort style pool, in-pool seating and table, rinse-off station, sand volleyball court, and hammocks
Cons: easily overcrowded, limited entry, limited parking, and limited beach chairs
Subjective: party atmosphere
2. Z Islander is a close second to the Cottages. Located on Wellborn Road, Z Islander has been a favorite with A&M students since it was first built in 2009.
Pros: beach style entry, spacious, live music on the weekends during “pool season,” pool basketball hoop, water volleyball, cabanas, and overall beachy atmosphere
Cons: sometimes overcrowded
Subjective: party atmosphere
3. Campus Village is home to the only lazy river in College Station. Campus Village’s pool area is a personal favorite due to it’s large outdoor screen, lazy river, and stand-up pool area. It has two entrances: one off Harvey Mitchell Parkway S and one off Southwest Parkway.
Pros: lazy river, rock waterfall, hot tub, sand volleyball court, and plenty of beach chairs
Cons: limited inner tubes, limited entry, and limited parking (yes, they tow)
Subjective: party atmosphere
4. The Woodlands also has two entrances (the same two as Campus Village). The Woodlands pool is a great median between “party pool” and “relaxing pool,” which makes it my number one personal favorite.
Pros: two-level pool, sand volleyball court, plenty of beach chairs, and plenty of parking
Cons: limited entry
Subjective: between party pool and relaxing pool
5. Lastly, there’s the Parkway Place pool. Located off Harvey Mitchell Parkway S, Parkway Place is a great place to kickback and relax. The pool design is enjoyable, and because it’s low profile, you don’t have to worry about anyone bothering you.
Pros: two-level pool, great place to relax, plenty of privacy, plenty of beach chairs
Cons: least popular
Subjective: not a party atmosphere