Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin - Barton Springs Pool. Three acres in size, the pool is fed from underground springs and is, on average, 68 degrees year-round.
Within Zilker Park's 358 acres lies one of the crown jewels of Austin - Barton Springs Pool. Three acres in size, the pool is fed from underground springs and is, on average, 68 degrees year-round. Over the years, Barton Springs Pool has drawn people from all walks of life, from legislators who have concocted state laws there to free-spirited, topless sunbathers who turned heads in the 1970s. Robert Redford learned to swim at the pool when he was five years old while visiting his mother's relative in Austin. Today, Barton Springs still attracts a diverse crowd of people.
Click here [1] for the Master Plan project information related to the Barton Springs Pool.
Operating Hours
March 30 - April 21, 2013:
| 5am - 8am | Daily | Swim at your own risk |
| 8am - 8pm | Daily | Guarded swim - Main Gate open & charging |
| 8am - 6pm | Sat & Sun | Guarded swim - South Gate open & charging |
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8pm - 10pm
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Daily
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Swim at your own risk
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April 22 - September 29, 2013:
| 5am - 8am | Daily | Swim at your own risk |
| 8am - 9pm | Daily | Guarded Swim - Main Gate open & charging |
| 8am - 7pm | Daily | Guarded Swim - South Gate opens 4/25 & charging |
| 9pm - 10pm | Daily | Guarded Swim - free swim |
Fees
| Senior | $1 | $1 | $60 |
| Adult | $3 | $3 | $180 |
| Junior (12-17) | $2 | $2 | $120 |
| Child (11-under) | $1 | $1 | $60 |
| Family of 4* | N/A | N/A | $350 |
| Parking fee at Zilker | N/A | $5** | N/A |
| Type of Entry | Weekdays | Weekends | Summer Pass (Memorial Day - Labor Day) |
*Additional family members are required to purchase an individual pass for their age group.
**March through September including special events and holidays
Swim tickets and passes are available at all municipal pools and at Barton Springs during normal operation hours. For summer passes, a current wallet-sized photo of each pass holder must be provided at the time of purchase. Passes will be ready at the pool of purchase within 48 hours. Summer pass replacement fee is $10. All tickets and passes are non-refundable.
Prohibited Items and Activities
- Coolers, ice chests and thermal bags
- Food
- Smoking
- Glass
- Alcohol
- Frisbees, footballs, soccer balls or other hard balls
- Drinks are permitted but must be in a plastic re-sealable container with a twist-top lid
