We are a family friendly swim and social club located in Houston’s Afton Village neighborhood of Spring Branch. Opened in 1964, AVSC is a non-profit, run by volunteers who are committed to continuing to provide a comfortable, clean and beautiful environment for our members to swim, play and socialize.

Membership open to all Houstonians, regardless of where they live in the city. Most of our members live in Spring Branch or the Heights, but we welcome anyone who is interested in joining.

While membership is open to everyone, regardless of zip code, we are a private club. Benefits include include:

Full season access to pool and club property

Pavilion rental access for hosting parties and outdoor, poolside gatherings

Access to member events

Note: During the 2022 season, we will allow non-members to participate in the swim team for a partial membership fee, but full membership may be required to participate in all swim programs effective summer 2023.

For prospective members who would like to come out and see the pool before joining, we do allow visitors. Please use the Contact Us form to let us know when you would like to visit. At least one week of notice is appreciated.

Our season runs from early May through Labor Day. See Hours & Location.

Our hours vary throughout the summer. In May and August we are usually open Friday thru Sunday only, and in June through mid-August we are open every day. To see the latest information on our hours, see our Hours & Location page.

Note: During the last 10 minutes of each hour of operation, the pool observes an “adult swim” period. Lifeguards are not on duty during this time and all children must exit the main pool.

There is ample street parking available outside the club property along Afton and Tickner streets.

AVSC sits on a shaded, charming property in the Afton Village neighborhood. Our property features a junior Olympic-sized pool (25 yards), toddler/baby pool, playground and baby swing set, large grassy area, covered pavilion with sink and gas barbecue grills, and many tables, chairs and loungers. We have two single-stall restrooms for men and women. The property itself is surrounded by mature trees, which provide shade throughout the day.

We sell an assortment of packaged snacks, such as chips and ice cream cones, at our concession stand. We do allow members to bring their own food and drink. We DO NOT ALLOW GLASS of any kind on the property, and expected members to strictly adhere to this rule in order to ensure everyone’s safety.

We are working on a system to accept credit card payments for the 2022 season.

We allow consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons of legal drinking age on premises provided that consumption is discreet and in moderation. Anyone who refuses to abide by this rule will be asked to leave for the remainder of the day and may have their membership revoked for repeated violations.

Yes, our pool is staffed with Red Cross certified lifeguards during our hours of operation. We are always accepting applications for qualified lifeguards, and information about how to apply can be found on the Work for Us page.

Yes! Our covered pavilion is a perfect place to host a birthday party or other celebration. Party rentals are available for $100/hour for up to three hours per reservation, with an additional and refundable $100 security deposit. Rentals are available to members only. Information about how to book is available on the Pavilion Rentals page.

Yes, members are allowed to bring guests to the club. The charge is $5 per guest, payable to the lifeguards on duty. We are only able to accept cash at this time.

Yes, our team is called the Alligators, and is part of the prestigious Memorial-Spring Branch Swim League and is led by Coach Kari. The Alligators compete with other Spring Branch/Memorial area teams. Learn more about the swim team by visiting the Swim Team page.

Put on your swimsuit and pack a towel, sunblock, and whatever you need to make it a great day. Members are welcome to bring snacks, beverages (non-glass bottles only), an ice chest, food to grill on the barbecues or a picnic for the lawn. Seating, shade and a pool to cool off are all provided.

Yes, we have a large bin of floaties and toys available for all members to use while at the club. For this reason, we ask that members do not bring their own floaties (with the exception of baby floaties). Instead, members are welcome to make a request for floaties or other supplies to be provided. You can do by sending us a note on the Contact Us page.