San Antonio has its fair share of spas, but nothing beats the novelty of relaxing in a different city. Those looking for a luxury weekend getaway always have options in the Hill Country and Dallas, and soon there’s a new theme park and wellness spa: WorldSprings, a mineral water experience in the open air of nine acres, will debut in the latter city. in the spring of 2024.
According to a statement, it will be the first WorldSprings location in Texas and the largest experience of its kind in the country.
“With pools inspired by the world’s most famous hot springs, guests can explore WorldSprings’ 45 outdoor pools that include cold plunge pools, Finnish saunas and a spa that will include wellness therapies, as well as a café and a bar”. says the release.
Highlights of the experience will include:
- The South Pacific Region’s Family Pool, Dead Sea Floating Pool, and Mineral Pools for All Ages
- The mineral pools of the region of Asia, Europe and America for over 18 years
- More pools, with temperatures ranging from warm to warm and from cool to freezing
- The Spa, with a menu of body treatments and massages
- The Sanctuary, offering sound baths and guided yoga, breathing and meditation classes
- Aquatic classes such as Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Sculpt, Aqua Yoga and Aqua Float
- Performance-enhancing treatments including cryotherapy, hyperbaric chambers and compression therapy
- WorldSprings Café, where guests can order food and drinks poolside with their smartphones and pay with a wristband
There will be adult-only pools and family pools. Rendering courtesy of WorldSprings
The wellness offerings were created by WorldSprings internal functional medicine physician Dr. Sara Gottfried, according to the release.
Of course, there are no actual hot springs located below Grandscape. Each pool will be “meticulously crafted to reflect the mineral content of legendary springs from around the world,” explains WorldSprings.
There will be passes and three-hour passes, “priced so everyone can enjoy it as a weekly wellness ritual,” they say, although pricing has yet to be revealed. A limited number of discounted founding members will be available early next year.
“Our ambition is for WorldSprings to democratize wellness by opening locations across the country,” Rob Kramer, managing partner of WorldSprings owner Off Road Capital, said in the statement.
The Dallas-area park follows locations in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and a similar concept in La Verkin, Utah, near Zion National Park.
The planned opening date is March 2024.
A spa will offer massages and body treatments. Rendering courtesy of WorldSprings
WorldSprings Grandscape will be at 3240 Plano Pkwy., The Colony, joining the booming 433-acre center that includes not only shops and restaurants, but also an escape room, immersive entertainment venue, amphitheater and more .
“Bringing WorldSprings to this ideal location is a remarkable milestone,” Justin Foley, general manager of the upcoming Grandscape location, said in the statement. “As CEO, I am honored and excited to be a part of such an amazing community and to introduce an exclusive outdoor mineral springs experience, a first-of-its-kind destination in Texas.”
