Barton Springs Pool Verified listing

Perfect for cooling off when things get hot!

What makes it fun

Zilker Park is home to one of the hottest spots in Austin - Barton Springs Pool. This giant pool, 311 meters long and 70 meters wide, is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees. It's great for swimming year-round.

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Barton Springs Municipal Pool

4.7

Based on 8828 reviews

Ashley Angel

19:33 02 Aug 23

Visited from Houston on a Friday afternoon, and it wasn't too crowded. Water was cold at first but was definitely refreshing in this over 100° Texas heat. I do recommend water shoes as they are very slippery and the rocks are uneven as they are natural springs. They have shallow areas and deep areas on the opposite side. They also have restrooms and showers available, which were a plus. We took water tumblers and stayed about 4 hours, and we were good. We will definitely return!

Robert Hurst

22:37 29 Jul 23

Super awesome place to visit in Austin!!! First off jumping in the water will shock your body. It’s very very cold. You do get used to it after a few minutes but it was almost miserable for me at first. It is an amazing natural spring pool with awesome views all around. A diving board and plenty of space to sit around and enjoy the sun or shade. For Austin residents it is cheaper than non residents but if you are a veteran or active military no need for tickets. Just show ID at gate and they let you in for free. Everyone else in your party does need a ticket. Outside of the gates there is a great panini food truck with soft drinks and Gatorade along with water. There’s also a Jim Jim’s stand which is just flavored ice. Definitely recommend going just to try but I personally am not spending a ton of time in the water just because I do like it a little warmer. This is definitely a place to go here in Austin though and super popular. TONS of people!! I recommend getting online and buying tickets before you get here and you must read the rules before coming in just because there is a few and I mainly was surprised you can’t bring ice chests but that’s the rules. Anyway enjoy and definitely check it out.

Kim B.

14:55 22 Jul 23

This place was amazing. The water was about 68 degrees while the air temp was 107 degrees.They have lifeguards on duty for your safety. Very family friendly!The parking is about the only issue I came across because all the kiosks were down except one. Had to wait thirty minutes to pay for parking in the sweltering heat. The online site was down as well.We still had an amazing time and I recommend this place if you need to cool down in the hot Texas heat!

Kyle Mika

13:00 13 May 23

This place is great! The water is pretty cold and for a cheap entrance, it’s a fun little day excursion before or after going into Austin. The view of the city is really close and the water is pretty clear! There are interesting characters beyond the dam for families or young children but the swimming is great. I hope to come back soon!

Kelley

22:15 27 Jun 22

Very beautiful ! The water is always a chilly 60 degrees since it’s a natural spring! It’s chilly when you get in but very refreshing when it’s 100+ degrees outside!Parking is a nightmare and is $5 per car but overall once you get parked and head down there- you pay for admission from the pay to enter machines- $5 for Austin Residents, $9 for visitors- and then you get in line to enter- it’s pretty wide open spaces !Note: Food, coolers and alcohol aren’t allowed in- and I would suggest wearing chacos or other water shoes because the pavement around the spring is hot and the spring itself is nothing but rocks at the bottom so it’s not very comfortable to stand on

Angel V

19:30 24 Jun 22

We didn’t get into the pool but we entered where the kayak and canoe rental is. You don’t have to pay just find a spot along the bank and get on in! Some spots are shallow for you get kids and some are deep! We had a blast no filter needed for this water! It looks amazing and freezing but you get used to it after a while.

Brittany “Rain” Knight

22:28 17 Jun 22

This is our all time favorite place to swim! Austin allows women to go topless so be prepared if you are a Karen to stay at home if you have a problem with that. The water stays cold all year round since it’s a natural spring. I bring flippers and snorkels to really enjoy the crystal clear water. The pool is so large that even when its very crowded once you get inside still plenty of room. You have to pay to get in, non residents pay $9. Residents pay $5 No coolers, and only drinks are ones you can put a top on. No pets allowed but right beside the pool is barking springs which is great for dogs, but too many people are letting them off leash so potential dog fights can happen. Keep you pet in a leash if you bring them. VERY clean great place to spend the day. They are open till 10 pm and there are lights that add to the fun of night swimming.Great family place. Great for small kids too as the water gets very shallow on one end.I went topless since many other women were doing so, it’s perfectly legal in Austin, I had a blast no one said anything negative to me, but looking at some of the other reviews some people take serious issues with topless women- those people should stay at home.If you want to leave and grab lunch there are tables under a shaded area right outside the pool, and then you can get back in make sure to have them stamp your hand or keep your pass- using the app saves a lot of time.

Amelia Marek

17:48 20 May 22

Giant spring pool. You can pay or not. The side where you don't pay is the river. Water is very cold and the bottom is slippery. It is NOT VERY HANDICAPPED ACCESSABLE. The so called grass trail to the pool is not accessible to any handicapped person. I use a sturdy forearm crutch. I barely made the trail. There are not any directions in the parking lots. There are handicapped spaces to park. Once in the entrance, the so called ramp for wheelchairs is far away. Other than myself I didn't see one handicapped person. It was really crowded. Another issue is that the sides of the pool are hills of grass and trees. I really advise to try to find instructions as to where to go.Its nice to take a dip. For seniors $2.00. Have to buy tickets at the kiosk to get in or buy online.

isabella

05:43 01 May 22

Really great place to relax in the hot weather. Parking gets really busy but sometimes you’ll get lucky and find a a spot up close. Entry is $9, card or exact cash. Once inside there is lots of elevated grass area to set up on. Water is just like they say, cold. Took me a minute to warm up to it but eventually did and had a blast. There’s a diving board and shallow and deep ends. Pool floor is very slippery!! They have lifeguards posted all along the pool for safety. There are also restrooms and changing rooms. Really cool place to swim and enjoy. Definitely will visit again when in Austin.

Hope Matthews

23:08 29 Mar 22

The place was nice and clean and quite spacious when we went! Typically when you first arrive, there are so many people camped out on the grass everywhere and can be difficult to find a spot when with a few friends. However, that was not the case when I went! The water, of course, was nice and cool and the sun made the weather absolutely perfect! When we left, I noticed that I had left my shades at the spot we were at and the woman at the office let me go back in and get them without any cost! Definitely will keep coming back throughout the summer!

Location

2201 William Barton Drive, Austin, Texas 78746, United States

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(512) 974-6300
Website

https://www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool

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