Barton Springs Pool, Texas, United States
4.5 (2.770 reviews) Sunday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent Ranking #16 in Austin Bodies of Water • Hot Springs & Geysers
Fun day in the sun with the family
Pull off a cannonball jump at this three-acre swimming pool in Zilker Park. Fed by natural underground springs with an average temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, this limestone pool is a lovely respite from the scorching Texan summers. Switch between tanning on the lawns and swimming in the chilly waters. Plan your visit though as admission is only free in the early morning and late at night. Nominal fees are collected in between. The pool is closed for cleaning on some days, so it’s best to check ahead. Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds. – Tripadvisor
Address
2201 Barton Springs Rd Zilker Park, Austin, TX 78746-5736
Mobile
Website
http://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
Working hours
Monday : 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday : 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday : 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday : 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday : 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday : 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday : 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 20:02
User Ratings
4.5 based on (2.770 reviews)
Reviews
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4EKS 5:00 PM Sep 3, 2022
Unique Swim Experience!
Swimming at Barton Springs is a must do activity if you are visiting Austin in the summer! We went to Austin in July, and it was hot. Even in the extreme heat, the water was pretty chilly. I would 100% recommend wearing some sort of water shoe. The rocky bottom does not feel great on bare feet. Go early, and if there is a line of cars, park in the upper lots and walk. There was a really long line to enter on the Saturday we went in the early afternoon, but the park is large and there is plenty of room for everyone. Make sure you try the diving board!
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4Sam Gmirek 5:00 PM Jun 23, 2021
Busy but enjoyable
I visited Barton Springs with my wife this past weekend. We were advised to make a reservation in advanced, but a lot of other people didn't seem to know this and the line to get into the pool was long. Once inside, I wondered why we were asked to make a reservation because it was stuffed to the gills with people. We managed to find a good spot in the shade to sit, relaxed in the grass for a while, spent a bit of time in the pool, and relaxed some more. If you do not mind large, noisy crowds in the water, you won't mind Barton. If you're lucky enough to find a nice shady spot to relax, your stay will be more enjoyable. Also, fair warning, the water is very cold--it is a natural spring but not a hot spring. It will be chilly in the water but on a hot Texas day that's great stuff.
