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. 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. Today, Barton Springs still attracts a diverse crowd of people and has seen record setting numbers of visitors nearing 800,000 in recent years.
The Springs serves as home to the endangered Barton Springs Salamander, and is listed as a federally protected habitat. Depths of the pool range from 0’ to 18' with surrounding grassy areas for patrons to lounge upon. Adjacent to the pool bathhouse is Splash!, an educational exhibit where patrons can learn about the history and biology of Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer which feeds it.
Barton Springs Coloring Sheet (PDF)
For information and recent news check out the Barton Springs Master Plan.
Phone: (512) 974-6300
Admission fees can be found by visiting this link www.austintexas.gov/page/pool-fees-rentals
Due to a lack of available certified Open Water Lifeguards, Barton Springs Pool will close two days a week – Mondays and Wednesdays – beginning Monday, March 21, along with the regular Thursday cleaning closure from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Read the rest of the press release
Apply to be a lifeguard at Lifeguardaustin.com
Hours of Operation |
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Monday |
5:00 am - 9:00 am* Swim at your own Risk
9:00 am - 10:00 pm Closed |
Tuesdays |
5:00 am - 8:00 am* Swim at your own Risk
8:00 am - 10:00 pm Guarded Swim |
Wednesday |
5:00 am - 9:00 am* Swim at your own Risk
9:00 am - 10:00 pm Closed |
Thursday |
5:00 am - 9:00 am* Swim at your Own Risk 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Closed |
Friday |
5:00 am - 8:00 am* Swim at your own Risk
8:00 am - 10:00 pm Guarded Swim |
Saturday |
5:00 am - 8:00 am* Swim at your own Risk
8:00 am - 10:00 pm Guarded Swim |
Sunday |
5:00 am - 8:00 am* Swim at your own Risk
8:00 am - 10:00 pm Guarded Swim |
*Open for Swim at Your Own Risk only
Prohibited Items and Activities
- Coolers, ice chests and thermal bags
- Food
- Pets
- Smoking
- Glass
- Alcohol
- Frisbees, footballs, soccer balls or other hard balls
- Drinks are permitted but must be in a plastic re-sealable container with a twist-top lid
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