Deep Eddy Pool
The oldest man-made swimming pool in Texas, fed by well water and surrounded by trees. It has a more family-friendly atmosphere than Barton Springs.
Deep Eddy Pool began in 1915 as a natural swimming hole in a river eddy on the Colorado River. Today it is a large outdoor pool fed by well water, with deep and shallow sections, plus bathhouses and grassy lawns. In summer it often hosts 'Splash Party Movie Nights,' where films are shown above the water. Non-resident admission costs about 9 dollars, and reservations are needed on summer weekends. Located at the western end of Lady Bird Lake, the area is also home to a tasting room for the vodka distillery of the same name.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 08:00-20:00; shorter in winter
Nearby sights
- Zilker Botanical Garden
- Barton Springs Pool
- Zilker Park
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
- Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
- Texas State Capitol
- Sixth Street
- Harry Ransom Center