288 Lake Scuba and Sport Training Facility (formerly Tiki Lake or the Reef)

About a 15-minute drive south of downtown Houston, 288 Lake is Houston’s premiere freshwater sports training facility. The pristine lake provides the perfect open water experience. The spring fed water is naturally filtered by having travelled through many miles of sandstone and sand layers. Visibility can range from 4-25 feet. A healthy ecological environment helps to provide the balance in nature of aquatic plants and animals. Individuals and groups of up to 200 can come to train or simply enjoy the lush surroundings of the serene 20 acre facility. 288 Lake is breathtakingly beautiful, surprisingly affordable and conveniently located. For pricing information and to ‘tour’ the property visit the web site at www.288lake.net

Depths to:
35 feet (11 m)
Visibility:
6-30 feet (2-9 m)
Water temperature: 65 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius) in April, 82 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) in July.
Aquatic life: Includes bass, perch, brim and turtles.
Fees: $17 per diver per day  [Air Fills $10 / NITROX $15]
Admission for nondiving adults is $7.
On-site amenities: Swimming, social events, picnic tables, beaches.

More info: Call (713) 546-3838
or visit http://www.288lake.net
 

April 1st - November  8th

• Monday  Open by appt 5 person minimum

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Friday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

• Holidays 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Getting there: From downtown Houston, take 288 South to Beltway 8. Turn left (east) and stay on the feeder road. Turn left on 865/Cullen Boulevard. The second street is Schurmier Road. Turn right. Look for a brown gate on the right, about half-way down Schurmier.