Great for year round swimming. 70 degree water year round. 200 meter swim length with out flipturns. Hardly any noticeable current, some wind waves and waves caused by people in the water. Good place to have fun, relax, tan, read a book, and snorkel. Deep...More

This is a great place to take a break from the Austin heat (as other reviewers note the water is chilly). The facilities and upkeep are simple, but solid for a public facility.

The location was lovely with shade on a very hot day. The water was about 18C!! Non US residents paid $5 and there were no towels to rent.

A fabulous refuge within a city! The "pool" is really a spring that flows to the Colorado River in Austin. They put cement sides on it and a dam at the end to regulate the depth (it's about 25' deep at the deepest point). At...More

We had so much fun. The water was cold when we first got in but afterwards we got used to it. We got in the shallow area and I wished we would have dive in. The bottom is slippery when you walk. We swam and...More

A friend and I went to Barton Springs Pool and discovered the pool is closed on Thursdays 9 am to 7 pm. The water looked so clear and the surrounding landscape was well maintained. I am looking forward to going on a different day.

What a great oasis in the heart of the city. Well organized, accessible and welcome to all people. No frills. The water is COLD!! Be warned. But who wants to wade in tepid, stagnant water. Trails, pathways and hiking all around Barton Springs.