Anonymous
I recently enjoyed three early morning swims here; I just wish I'd brought untinted goggles. Before dawn, at least, it's tough to spot the other simmers in the pool and there are no lane markers.
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Barton Springs Pool
Austin (Travis County), Texas, United States
Listed May 25, 1995·Last reviewed May 15, 2022·Facility type: Public·No star-rated reviews·This listing has been viewed 2,324 times since July 1, 2025
Pools
DescriptionEnvironmentHeatingTemperature
Pool 1
Description220y (1/8-mile) lap swim area, 18y - 44y wide, 2f - 9f depth, chlorine-freeEnvironmentOutdoorHeatingspring fed and naturally temperature controlledTemperature68°–70°F (20°–21°C)
Diving Equipment
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Admission
Single visit
May 1 - September 30:
Before 8 AM and after 9 PM: Free.
8 AM to 9 PM:
- Residents: $5.00; Senior Citizens (62) $2.00.
- Non-residents: $9.00; SC $5.00.
October 1 - April 30: Free.
[May, 2022]
Before 8 AM and after 9 PM: Free.
8 AM to 9 PM:
- Residents: $5.00; Senior Citizens (62) $2.00.
- Non-residents: $9.00; SC $5.00.
October 1 - April 30: Free.
[May, 2022]
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Contact & Location
Address
Zilker Park, 2201 Barton Springs Road, Austin (Travis County), Texas 78704, UNITED STATES
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Latitude, longitude
30.264111, -97.771275
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Facility Notes
The pool is closed Thursdays 9 AM - 7 PM, year-round for cleaning.
The entire pool is approximately 940-feet (286-meters) long, but the far west end is shallow and not swimmable. There is a buoy marking 1/8 of a mile from the east wall.
From 5 to 8 AM, the pool is unguarded. The guards work from 8 AM to 9 PM from late April through September, 8 AM to 8 PM through October, and 8 AM to 6 PM through February. The pool closes the first week of March, then guards work from 8 AM to 8 PM until late April.
Swimming is free until 9 AM, when the pool is cleared and admission is charged. After 9 PM until closing at 10 PM it's free again. Lap swimming may be difficult after 10 AM in summer.
Reviews
3No star-rated reviews have been received for this facility.
Anonymous
A wonderful pool for lap swims, especially in the morning before the crowds arrive. The water averages a brisk 68º year-round (brace yourself after a heavy rain, it'll be much colder). A great alternative to the highly chlorinated neighborhood pool.
Anonymous
Quite a treat! It is more like a lake than a pool; it is fed by springs and has a dam with run-off at one end. The water is very clear and has a rock/mud bottom with plants and some small fish. Great swimming.
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