When the temps start to soar, there are few things better than a plunge into cool waters to help you handle the heat. And seriously, what’s better than a poolside bar to keep things refreshing? That’s why ...........................Lee Harvey’s Dive In this summer: one of Dallas’ most iconic bars has its own private social swim club featuring a full bar and menu. Order up an Ocean Water, with Malibu Rum, blue cu- racao and vodka, or a fashionable Aperol Spritz and rent a couple loungers or a cabana for you and the crew—party rentals are available too. Day passes are available for $5 to $20 and season passes are $350 to $500. You can purchase passes online at divein- bar.com. Kids are even welcome until 5 p.m. Have you been to JadeWaters Resort at the Hilton Anatole? Talk about a splash. This three-acre pool includes a family and children’s area with a 7000 square foot beach-entry pool, an activity pool with play areas, two twisting 180-foot water slides, and a massive lazy river. You can tube along the water features, relax on a poolside lounger, or pass time in the 4000 square foot Leisure Cove pool (with hot tub and swim-up bar!). Pools are open for registered guests daily from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. through August 11; visit hilton.com to book a staycation with access to these incredible amenities. A little over an hour outside the DFW area, Lake Tex- oma boasts plenty of cool swimming spots across its 140 square mile area. Pack a picnic and head to the sandy beaches at Lake Texoma State Park, Ei- senhower State Park, Sunset Beach in Cartwright, Is- land View Park in Pottsboro, and more. Many areas include kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes for rent. If you prefer not to rough it, there are plenty of resorts, ......................................................... lots of options online at laketexoma.com. The Cove at The Lakefront® in Little Elm is a great family-friendly swim destination—the park has an adrenaline-inducing FlowRider double surf machine, three slides, an interactive play structure, diving pool, and a lazy river. The aquatics center also of- fers a “Snack Shack” with burgers, hot dogs, pizza and snacks, plus a full bar for the grown-ups. Cabana seating is available, along with party rentals. There are also programs for all ages, including water aerobics classes, swim lessons, toddler time and adult-only nights. Day passes, memberships, and combo passes with The Rec at The Lakefront are also available; visit thecoveatthelakefront.com for a full list of amenities, activities and access options. The City of Dallas pools boasts a network of sweet summer swim and sprayground destinations throughout town. From Bahama Beach Waterpark to the Cove at Samuell Grand, families can enjoy an in- expensive outing at slides, diving boards, lazy rivers, climbing walls, toddler pools and more. Visit dalla- saquatics.org for locations and hours of operation. One of Dallas’ perennial favorite pool destinations is at the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE); this super casual (but Olympic-sized) swimming hole is a sto- ried East Dallas hangout. Burgers, beer and wine are available onsite; admission is $15 for adults, $10 for ..................................................... ends and holidays; weekday swimming is $10 for all ages. Visit facebook.com/DallasFOE3108 for mem- bership information and hours of operation. And you haven’t been to a water park until you’ve been to Grand Prairie’s Epic Waters. Attractions at this monument to the wonders of chlorine include giant slides, a wave pool, lazy river, and Flow Rider boogie boarding. Cabana rentals for birthday parties and group events are available, too. Tickets start at $39 to $44 for general admission; packages and sea- son passes are available. Jade Waters Resort at Hilton Anatole SPLASH ZONE 8 DALLAS OBSERVER • SUMMER GUIDE 2024
