Sport & Outdoor
Family FavoriteZilker Park
Free351 acres of green space along Lady Bird Lake, home to Barton Springs and the Zilker Botanical Garden.
Sport & OutdoorLocal GemFamily Favorite
Barton Springs Pool
Barton Springs Pool is an outdoor activity in Austin, TX, part of the Austin guide. Cost: under $25.
2201 Barton Springs Rd · Austin, TX
Why you should go…
Barton Springs Pool is a three-acre, spring-fed pool inside Zilker Park that stays around 68 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. It has been a swimming spot for over a century and draws lap swimmers, families, and sunbathers along its grassy banks. Lifeguards are on duty during regular operating hours.
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