Barton Springs Pool
A 3-acre outdoor pool in Zilker Park, fed by natural spring water, with a temperature of about 20°C year-round. It is Austin’s favorite place to cool off in summer.
Barton Springs Pool is about 300 meters long and is supplied by natural spring water from the underground Edwards Aquifer. Its bottom is limestone with aquatic plants, and the endangered Barton Springs salamander lives in the pool. Grassy banks along the edge are good for sunbathing and picnicking.
Admission for non-residents is about 9 US dollars (free during some winter periods). On summer weekends, you need to reserve a time slot online in advance. The pool is cleaned every Thursday morning, and it may close temporarily when water quality is poor after rain, so check the official website before you go.
Opening hours
05:00–22:00 (Thu 09:00–19:00 for pool cleaning)
Nearby sights
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
- Zilker Botanical Garden
- Zilker Park
- Deep Eddy Pool
- South Congress (SoCo)
- Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
- Continental Club
- Broken Spoke