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Outdoors Zilker, Austin

Barton Springs Pool

An outdoor spot in Zilker, Austin, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Summer afternoon.

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Barton Springs Pool in Zilker, Austin
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Why go

Spring-fed pool that stays near 68°F year-round in Zilker Park.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Austin, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 1 outdoor spot. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Park.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Zilker
Price
$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Summer afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Austin. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Barton Springs Pool

    A three-acre pool fed by springs at about 68 F all year; on Jan 1 it hosts the Polar Bear Splash, a free group jump.

    Outdoors · Zilker Park & Barton Springs · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Zilker Park

    Austin's 350-acre central park on the lake, with a great lawn, skyline views, a miniature train and the springs at its edge.

    Outdoors · Zilker Park & Barton Springs · 0.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Umlauf Sculpture Garden

    Bronze and stone sculptures by Charles Umlauf set among ponds and trees across the road from Zilker Park.

    Sight · Zilker Park & Barton Springs · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Zilker Botanical Garden

    Themed gardens on a hillside above Barton Creek, including a Japanese garden with koi ponds and a rose garden.

    Outdoors · Zilker Park & Barton Springs · 0.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Uchi

    Tyson Cole's Japanese restaurant in a South Lamar bungalow, open since 2003 and known for creative sushi and tasting menus.

    Food · Downtown Austin & Lady Bird Lake · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge

    A curving walk-and-bike bridge over Lady Bird Lake beside the Lamar Boulevard bridge, with open views of the skyline.

    Sight · Downtown Austin & Lady Bird Lake · 0.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Barton Springs Pool is a stop on our Texas BBQ Trail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Austin

Another curated outdoor spot in Austin. See the full Austin guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Austin run from 60°F in January to 98°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Barton Springs Pool itself, we suggest: Summer afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Austin from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Austin weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Barton Springs Pool, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
2131 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA
Coordinates
30.26373, -97.77140
Destination
Austin, Texas

Barton Springs Pool: quick answers

How much time do you need at Barton Springs Pool?

Plan on about 2 hours at Barton Springs Pool. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Barton Springs Pool?

Our pick: Summer afternoon. Insider tip: Small entry fee for non-residents; closed Thursdays for cleaning.

Where is Barton Springs Pool?

Barton Springs Pool is at 2131 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA, in Zilker. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Barton Springs Pool?

Barton Springs Pool appears on Texas BBQ Trail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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