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(512) 867-3080
2100 Barton Springs Rd
Austin,
TX
78746
30.2657
-97.7662
Neighborhoods: Barton Hills, South Lamar
What People Are Saying About Barton Springs Pool
The Editor
Nathan Stull
Citysearch
In Short – The pool is located in the area around Barton Springs in Zilker Park, the expansive green space in the heart of the city. Out of the water, there's plenty of room for children to roam. After a refreshing dip, sunbathers and picnickers stretch out on the long, grassy hill, big enough for a large number of bronzed locals. Lifeguards keep watch during the summer, and a playground and concession stand are outside the fence.
08/06/06
Nice but its not all its cracked up to be...
by aznboo_31 at Citysearch
It is a nice place, but i personally thought it was dirty and very stinky. Its very crowded on weekends. Not what i was expecting. maybe it was the day i went on (sunday afternoon)?
- Pros: nice shady trees to lay out on
- Cons: stinky and dirty when theres a lot of people at the pool
07/26/06
Best place for cooling off in the summer heat
by bchristian at Citysearch
Most of the water areas in Austin are quite warm in the summer due to the weather heating up the water. But Barton Springs is one place you can rely on being refreshed and able to hop in water that will actually cool you off. Great for kids, families of all kinds. I know someone that swears by the healing powers of the water here as well. Large enough area that even during busy days its not overcrowded. A great day outing.
- Pros: One of the only places with cool waters
- Cons: Parking is not so great
07/26/02
splash!
by austingal at Citysearch
Barton Springs is my favorite thing about Austin. It is the best oasis in the middle of a hot texas summer. I reccommend!
- Pros: gorgeous, relaxing, cold!
- Cons: cold!, crowded
The Details on Barton Springs Pool
Know Before You Go:
The pool is also home to fish, turtles, birds and the famously embattled Barton Springs salamander (found in Parthenia and Eliza springs).
Parking:
Turn south into the Zilker parking lot and follow signs to the pool area. The parking lot accommodates about 100 vehicles.
