Many people will visit the pool and never see one, yet the Barton Springs salamander and Austin Blind salamander only live in Barton Springs. Much is still to be discovered about these aquatic creatures. Every month, researches dive in scuba gear and turn over every rock to count the salamanders in each spring location. They are lungless, so they breathe in oxygen from flowing water through their gills and skin.
Our salamanders are living in a fragile environment, and they are endangered. Visitors to the pool should be mindful to leave them and their habitat among the rocks and pebbles alone. Barton Springs Pool is open from 5 a. On Thursdays, it is closed from 9 a.
Every day from a. In spring , pay-to-park meters were installed, so the entrance booths are now obsolete. The pool is very popular on the weekend, so be prepared to wait in line and know that parking might not be easy to find. Exhibit at the main entrance. There are no food or coolers allowed in order to prevent fire ants and other pests, but there is a concession stand near the main entrance.
Be sure to get your hand stamped before leaving the pool area if you want to return. No hard balls or Frisbees are allowed. Running is prohibited, and children must be supervised at all times.
Also, please obey the lifeguards. They are an integral part of what makes the pool a successful community environment. Have you heard howling in the area? Full moon parties started as grassroots events by people who were regular swimmers at the pool and wanted to casually spend time together. Now these parties have an energetic atmosphere, with people entering the gates at 9 p.
The howling is even starting to occur on non-full moon nights. Learn more about our city treasure through Living Springs , an ongoing documentary series about the people of Barton Springs. Also, check out the following nonprofits who champion the springs:. Historian Walter Webb is shown here in his clothes, since he never swam but was still a part of the lively discussions that took place between educators, bankers and lawyers at the pool.
He went well beyond the 2, miles. High school senior Joan Means started swim-ins in the s to end racial segregation. The list of fascinating Austinites at Barton Springs Pool could go on and on.
The lifeguards, staff and volunteers keep the pool safe and beautiful. Numerous Austinites have fought for ordinances to protect the springs and keep developers away and people like my guides, Wayne and Clark, spread their contagious knowledge and appreciation. We are all about Austin: the vibe, the people and the uniqueness of the city. We love to explore.
Get to know us! The deep end of Barton Springs Pool. Diving into Barton Springs Pool. As you swim across, feel how some spots are colder than others. A more refreshing swim is hard to find, but the pool is often crowded, especially on summer weekends.
In recent years, the city has closed the pool when the fecal coliform count was high and posed a threat to swimmers, often the case after a heavy rain. To find out if the pool is open, call the hotline number at Barton Creek Fees are collected between 8 am and 9 pm. Pool doors open early at 5 a. The pool is closed Thursdays 9am - 7pm for maintenance and cleaning. At Robert E. Lee Drive, you have two options. You may turn left onto Robert E. Lee, go up a hill for about a quarter of a mile, and just past a baseball field, next turn into a gravel parking area; Then Swim, and have fun in the Sun!
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