Austin Parks and Recreation

A park on a sunny day with cityscape of Austin Texas in the background.

Dick Nichols Pool

8011 Beckett Rd. Austin, TX. 78749

Phone Numbers:  (512) 899-0348

Status:  Opens May 29

Apply to be a lifeguard at Lifeguardaustin.com

May 29, 2026 - June 7, 2026
 Daily Hours of Operation
Daily, Closed Mondays12:00 pm - 7:00 pm  Recreational/Lap Swim
June 8, 2026 - July 17, 2026
 Daily Hours of Operation
Weekdays, Closed Mondays

8:00 am - 12:00 pm  Swim Team/Swim Lessons

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Recreational/Lap Swim

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Recreational/Lap Swim

Weekends*12:00 pm - 7:00 pm  Recreational/Lap Swim

*Please note that Dick Nichols Neighborhood Pool will host City of Austin Neighborhood TAAF Swim Meets on Saturdays beginning June 13 and ending with the TAAF Regional Meet on July 18, 2026.  Staff will open to the public asap after the meet.  For Swim Team info, please see our Program Guide.

July 18, 2026 - August 16, 2026
 Daily Hours of Operation
Weekdays, Closed Mondays

8:00 am - 12:00 pm  Lap Swim

8:30 am - 11:20 pm  Swim Lessons

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Recreational/Lap Swim

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm  Recreational/Lap Swim

Weekends*12:00 pm - 7:00 pm  Recreational/Lap Swim
*Sunday, August 16, 202612:00 pm - 4:00 pm  Recreational/Lap Swim

Admission Cost:  Dick Nichols Pool is free for admission

Accessibility Details: Chair Lift

Pool Depth:  1 foot to 9 foot pool, bulkhead separates deep end 

Pool Size: 25 yards, 10 lanes

Features: Recreational pool, outdoor, shade structures

Amenities:  Picnic Tables, Changing Area, Covered Shower