Barton Springs Pool
Austin, Texas
Swim
Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin - Barton Springs Pool. The pool itself measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming. Over the years, Barton Springs Pool has drawn people from all walks of life, from legislators who have concocted state laws there to free-spirited, topless sunbathers who turned heads in the 1970s. Robert Redford learned to swim at the pool when he was five years old while visiting family in Austin.
Admission Fees are charged May 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017 but there are times that you can swim free. See AustinTexas.gov for pricing and schedule.
More Information
About Barton Springs Pool | Austin Parks and Recreation | AustinTexas.gov
Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin: Barton Springs Pool. The pool itself measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming.
https://www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Austin, Texas
- Head south on Congress Ave toward W 5th StParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto W Cesar Chavez StParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(0.8 mi)
- Turn right onto B.R. Reynolds Dr (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto N Lamar Blvd (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Barton Springs Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto William Barton Dr (0.1 mi)
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