TEMPORARY CLOSURE BEGINNING AUGUST 29, 2024
Update on Barton Springs Pool Repairs
Barton Springs Pool will reopen to the public starting at 5 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, following quick action to repair two holes that formed in an abandoned skimmer pipe and created a safety hazard. The City of Austin's Parks and Recreation (PARD), Austin Water (AW), and Watershed Protection (WPD) departments collaborated on the repairs. With Barton Springs reopening, Deep Eddy Pool will resume normal operating hours on Thursday, September 19, opening at 8 a.m. instead of 6 a.m. For a full list of available pools to use while Barton Springs Pool is closed, visit austintexas.gov/pools. For more information on the repairs, please refer to the FAQ section of the Barton Springs Pool Repairs page at: austintexas.gov/bsprepairs.
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.
Get information on how to visit, including hours, ticket prices, and what to bring:
Charging begins Saturday, March 9, 2024. To see fee schedule or purchase a season pass, please visit Pool Fees & Rentals | AustinTexas.gov
Starting May 30, 2024, Barton Springs Pool cash entries and kiosk purchases are currently made at the Zilker Cafe building. Our current entry is west of the Joans Means Khabele Bathhouse, across from the Zilker Hillside Theater. For info such as prices, parking and more visit www.austintexas.gov/services/visit-barton-springs
Barton Springs Pool Updates
North Parking Lot Closure
Date of closure: February 15, 2024–Spring 2025
Description: Starting on Thursday, February 15 and continuing through spring 2025, public parking on the north side of Barton Springs Pool will not be available, and William Barton Drive will be limited to emergency vehicles, construction deliveries, and vehicles needing accessible parking. For more information, visit the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation project page.
Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool
Please note that beginning on Monday, 6/10/2024, the Joan Means Khabele bathhouse will officially be closed to the public for renovations. Temporary facilities will be located on site next to the bathhouse and available for use from 7am until 10pm daily. Early morning swimmers will need to use the Azie Morton Entrance for access to the facility between the hours of 5:00am and 7:30am. The temporary entrance located on the west side of the bathhouse will be opened by staff at 7:30am upon staff arrival.
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