Keller ISD Natatorium

The staff at the Natatorium are extremely rude. Especially, the receptionist at the front desk.

Back in the day when I was a swimmer for MCST (later known as MARS), Keller didn’t have a big fancy natatorium. In fact, Keller was a sleepy farm community then. My, oh, my what a difference 10 years makes. Not only have I gained a few lbs, gotten a couple grey hairs, oh and been forced to enter the ‘real world,’ but Keller has also seen quite the growth. I’m impressed, but what isn’t impressive about McMansions?
I first learned about the Keller ISD Natatorium when I was back in my stomping ground for work doing business at the Keller City Hall. I was talking about growing up in the area (Bedford), yadee, yadee, I was a swimmer in high school (Trinity), yadee, yadee, I still try to swim despite almost being 30 (Master’s Swimming), yadee, yadee, though I’ve grown to like open water swimming since I now live in Florida (sharks, oh my), yadee, yadee, and bam, next thing I know, I’m handing over $ 4, signing my life away, and jumping into a gorgeous pool all while looking up at the record board and seeing some of my old swimming buddies names — Byers, Murtagh.
It was April, the pool was a little chilly for my thin, now Florida, blood, but I got over it. I had my own lane during their lap swim hours, and I really got to enjoy the peace and serenity that swimming brings. I didn’t have to worry about getting kicked in the face or having that one dude who always want to race bother me. They had pull buoys, kick boards, and even fins for borrow. I got in some quality workouts while on the road for work! Winning.
Jump forward a few months, and even more lbs, and I’m back home for the holidays. I’ve hit up the Keller ISD pool a time or two, and I’m happy to report it’s much warmer which makes me very happy. Same records on the board, same peace and serenity, same annoying 8 year olds at swim practice. I love the pool.
I really appreciate Keller opening up their pool to the public a few hours a day, for a small fee, to enjoy. Check this place out. Send your kids to swim lessons here. Learn to scuba dive. Take up diving. Join the swim team. There is so much good that can come from this place.
live well,
carolyn