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Barton Springs Pool — Austin, Texas
Photo: Spawnzilla, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The spring-fed pool and grassy hillside in Zilker Park.
Barton Springs Pool in Austin: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adult (18-62) Resident $5 / Non-resident $9.
Address2201 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746
HoursDaily 5 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thu closed for cleaning 9 a.m.-7 p.m., swim at own risk 5-9 a.m. and guarded 7-10 p.m. (City of Austin)
PricesAdult (18-62) Resident $5 / Non-resident $9
Price notesChild 1-11 Resident $2 / Non-resident $4; Junior 12-17 $3/$5; Senior 62+ $2/$5; under 1 and veterans free. Fees charged seasonally (spring break-October per City pool fees page); free until spring 2026 per City pool page note fetched - verify season before visit.
Age notesOfficial City admission tiers: Child 1-11, Junior 12-17; infant under 1 free. No official age recommendation beyond tiers; swim-at-your-own-risk periods are not a family recommendation.
BookingTickets via ATXSwims app / online portal or kiosks per City page.
Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours
ParkingZilker Park parking; season pass includes parking per City page. Paid parking periods in Zilker - see Zilker Park entry.
Hours in detailDaily 5 a.m.-10 p.m.; closed Thursdays 9 a.m.-7 p.m. for cleaning (swim-at-your-own-risk 5-9 a.m. Thu, guarded 7-10 p.m. Thu). Guarded swimming in the main day hours; early/late periods are swim at your own risk.
Tickets & bookingTickets via the City's ATXSwims app/online portal or on-site kiosks (City of Austin).
Seasonal notesAdmission fees are charged seasonally, spring break through the end of October (City pool fees page); the pool itself is open year-round and the spring-fed water stays about 68-70F.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.
