Plan your trip to Barton Springs Pool, a three-acre swimming pool fed by underground springs in Zilker Metropolitan Park.

Hours of operation

Every day (except Thursday)

Open
5 AM – 10 PM
Swim at your own risk
5 AM – 8 AM
Guarded swim
8 AM – 6 PM
Swim at your own risk
6 PM - 10 PM

Thursday

Closed for cleaning
9 AM – 7 PM
Swim at your own risk
5 AM – 9 AM
Swim at Your own risk
7 PM - 10 PM

Holiday Hours

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day
Swim at Your own risk
5 AM - 10 PM

Admission

Barton Springs Pool will not be charging admission fees until March 15th 2025.

Buy tickets online

You can buy tickets through the online portal or by using the ATXSwims app. You will need to sign up for an account.

Present your ticket to the cashier to get into the pool. Tickets are valid until the end of the day.

Buy tickets in person

At a kiosk

You can purchase tickets at the kiosks outside both entrances to the pool. The kiosks accept credit and debit cards.

At the cashier window

Cash may be used at the cashier window at either pool entrance.

Ticket prices

Infant (<1 year)
Free
Child (1-11)
Resident $2 / Non-resident $4
Junior (12-17)
Resident $3 / Non-resident $5
Adult (18-62)
Resident $5 / Non-resident $9
Senior (62 and older)
Resident $2 / Non-resident $5
Veteran (honorably discharged)
Free

Season passes

Love to swim? Get a season pass for admission at all City of Austin pools.

How to buy season passes

Season passes are valid while admission is charged. Season passes also include parking at our two parking lots and all other City of Austin pools.

You can buy a pass online or using the ATXSwims app.

To pay in cash or to get a family pass, visit us in person at the Aquatic Office (2818 San Gabriel St, open Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 AM).

Season pass prices

Child (1-11)
Resident $65 / Non-resident $95
Junior (12-17)
Resident $125 / Non-resident $155
Adult (18-62)
Resident $190 / Non-resident $280
Senior (62 and older)
Resident $65 / Non-resident $95
Family of 4 (2 Adults & 2 Children or Juniors)
Resident $370 / Non-resident $515

What to bring

Do bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water in a re-sealable, plastic container
  • Inflatable toys (only allowed in 5 ft of water or less)
  • Entry ticket or cash/card to pay entry fee
Do NOT bring
  • Coolers, ice chests, or thermal bags
  • Food
  • Pets
  • Glass
  • Frisbees, footballs, soccer balls or other hard balls
  • Portable speakers
  • Tobacco – smoking of any kind is not allowed
  • Alcohol

Anyone seen smoking or with an open container of alcohol will be asked to leave or denied entry.

Getting there

Barton Springs Pool is located at 2201 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746.

By car

Park in one the two designated parking areas:

Parking cost:

  • Monday through Friday: Free
  • Weekends and holidays, March 1 – Labor Day: $3 per hour per vehicle

*Barton Springs Pool, North Parking Lot Closure
Date of closure: February 15, 2024–Spring 2025
Description:  Starting on Thursday, February 15 and continuing through spring 2025, public parking on the north side of Barton Springs Pool will not be available, and William Barton Drive will be limited to emergency vehicles, construction deliveries, and vehicles needing accessible parking. For more information, visit the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation project page.

By bus

Take the 30 bus line and get off at the Barton Springs (Zilker Park) stop. Walk five minutes down William Barton Dr. to reach the main entrance.

Get transit directions.

 

About Barton Springs

Barton Springs Pool measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming. It holds a unique role in Austin's history and ecosystem. Learn more about Barton Springs Pool.

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