NBA Star Tony Parker Lists Texas Mega-Estate Featuring Private Water Park for $16.5 Million

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NBA champion Tony Parker has re-listed his one-of-a-kind estate in Boerne, Texas, with an asking price of $16.5 million. The 53-acre property, known for housing what is believed to be the largest private residential water park in the United States, is back on the market after serving as Parker’s American base during his years with the San Antonio Spurs.

Located within the exclusive gated community of Anaqua Springs Ranch, the Spanish-style compound reflects Parker’s vision of an entertainment-driven retreat designed for family and international guests. Built in 2009, the home offers a blend of resort-like amenities and high-level privacy, including a guardhouse, double gate, and formal courtyard with a centerpiece fountain.

The showstopper of the estate is a custom-built 316,000-gallon water park crafted by Keith Zars, a designer known for his work on attractions at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. This private aquatic playground includes eight pools, six dramatic slides, including a free-fall drop and a spinner, three Jacuzzis, a lazy river, water cannons, rock grottos, lily pad walks, and a 35-foot-high cliff jumping ledge. The massive construction effort involved 59,000 hours of labor, over 2,100 yards of concrete, and 130,000 pounds of steel reinforcement.

Parker, who led the Spurs to four NBA Championships and six All-Star appearances, envisioned the estate as a welcoming space for friends and family, particularly those visiting from France. In an interview cited by The New York Post, real estate broker Erwin Nicholas II, founder of Mr. Real Estate, explained Parker’s creative spark: “[Tony] was in Dubai when he saw a waterslide and came back with a whole bunch of ideas. He got his pool engineers together, and what you see is what they built.”

Beyond the water park, the main residence includes six bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and two half-baths. Additional features include a private theater, wine room, chef’s kitchen, and multiple indoor-outdoor living spaces ideal for entertaining. Separate guest quarters and sports courts round out the expansive estate.

The listing underscores growing interest in luxury real estate with lifestyle amenities that appeal to high-net-worth individuals seeking privacy and recreation in one package. With demand strong in key Texas markets, particularly for expansive properties away from urban density, Parker’s estate may soon find its next owner.

As the real estate market continues to evolve, properties like this serve as a reminder that American homeownership, especially in low-tax, business-friendly states like Texas, remains an attractive option for elite buyers looking to combine comfort, security, and entertainment.