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Barton Springs Municipal Pool – Austin, Texas

November 23, 2021 By //  by Sean Jarvis

While most people visit Austin, Texas for its delicious food, music festivals, and roller derby, some prefer outdoor adventures, such as the Barton Springs Municipal Pool. Created from damming multiple springs, Barton Springs Municipal Pool hosts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

History

Originally used by the Tonkawa Native American Tribe for purification rituals, the Barton Springs received its name after the incorporation of Austin in 1837. When William Barton settled into the area and discovered the 4 different springs, he named one after his family and the other three for his daughters. With his steadfast promotion, Barton Springs became a well-known place to soak.

Image of people gathered at Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas
Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas is a favorite place among locals to cool off during the summer. Photo by: David Ingram

In 1918 the Barton Springs was deeded to Austin, and the city soon took on a massive construction project to expand the area. They damned up the springs, built sidewalks around it, and created a much larger swimming area. In 1947, a bathhouse was designed by Dan Driscoll and still stands today for all to enjoy.

The Pool

The 900-foot pool at Barton Springs is a great place to swim year-round, as the water stays comfortably between 68°F and 75°F. Filled from the fourth largest natural spring in Texas, the Main Barton Spring is clean and clear, flowing at 31 million gallons per day!

Open to the public from 5 AM – 10 PM, Friday through Wednesday, there is ample time to swim in the clean waters that fill this man-made pool. During operational hours, the floodgates are closed and the pool is filled to a maximum depth of 18 feet.

Image of people swimming in Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas
Spend the day with family at Barton Springs Pool. Photo by: Wally Gobetz

Lifeguards are on-site throughout the day, starting at 8 AM, so for swimmers that arrive before then it is “swim at your own risk”. The area around the pool features lush grass on a large hill, beckoning visitors to enjoy a relaxing afternoon swimming and cloud gazing. There is a small admission fee to enter the park and swim in the pool and can purchase summer passes which are good to use from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Note: There are no food, alcohol, or pets allowed on the premises.

Details

Address: 2131 William Barton Dr, Austin, Texas 78746

Phone: 512-974-6300

Season: Year-round | Open Daily | Closed Thursday from 9 AM – 7 PM

Website: austintexas.gov…

Sean Jarvis

About Sean Jarvis

Having spent the last 30 years devouring books and jotting down ideas, Sean has a portfolio overflowing with creative endeavors aimed at helping others express themselves. Immersed in a wide range of writing projects, from articles and interviews to dating profiles and design schematics, there is no topic too foreign or familiar for him to tackle.

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