Where to take a splash in Austin this summer
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- It seems the best way to stay cool under this summer heat is by taking a splash in one of the many pools open to the public around the City of Austin.
Many public city pools, neighborhood pools, splash pads and even hotels in the area also offer day passes for pool access.
Free public pools
There are a total of 27 City and neighborhood public pools open for free. These pools typically all have their own operating hours scheduled, you may find those details here.
- Govalle: 5200 Bolm Road, 512-974-1255
- Kennemer: 1031 Peyton Gin Road, 512-821-2454
- Mabel Davis: 3427 Parker Lane, 512-441-5247
- Martin: 1626 Nash Hernandez Sr Drive, 512-469-0948
- Metz: 2309 Canterbury Street, 512-391-6212
- Montopolis: 1200 Montopolis Drive, 512-389-6022
- Murchison: 7022 Hart Lane, 512-241-0618
- Northwest: 512-453-0194 7000 Ardath Street
- Parque Zaragoza: 2611 Webberville Road, 512-320-0160
- Patterson: 4200 Brookview Drive, 512-542-9685
- Ramsey: 4201 Burnet Road, 512-380-9131
- Reed: 2614 Pecos Street, 512-542-9782
- Rosewood: 2300 Rosewood Ave, 512-473-8469
- Shipe: 4400 Ave G, 512-974-1245
- Stacy Wading: 1401 Sunset Lane, 512-693-2174
- Walnut Creek: 12138 N Lamar Boulevard, 512-834-0824
- West Austin: 1317 W 10th Street, 512-236-1303
- Westenfield: 2000 Enfield Road, 512-474-2682
- Balcones: 12017 Amherst Drive, 512-821-2053
- Brentwood: 6710 Arroyo Seco, 512-453-1725
- Canyon Vista: 8455 Spicewood Springs, 512-996-8038
- Civitan: 513 Vargas Road, 512-386-5743
- Dick Nichols: 8011 Beckett Road, 512-899-0348
- Dittmar: 1009 W Dittmar Drive, 512-693-4698
- Dottie Jordan: 2803 Loyola Lane, 512-928-3721
- Dove Springs: 5801 Ainez Drive, 512-444-6136
- Garrison: 6001 Menchaca Road, 512-442-4048
Pools that require a payment
This list of pools is typically free to enter throughout the year but, they will require an entry fee beginning during Austin ISD Spring Break and through the end of October. Children under 1 year old are free. The fee for children from 1 to 11 years old ranges from $2 to $4. Teens from 12 to 17 years old range from $3 to $5. Adults from 18 to 62 years old range from $5 to $9. Seniors 62 years old and older range from $2 to $5, and all Veterans honorably discharged go in for free.
- Bartholomew: 1800 E 51st Street, 512-974-1650
- Barton Spring: 2131 William Barton Drive, 512-974-6300
- Deep Eddy: 401 Deep Eddy Ave, 512-472-8546
- Garrison: 6001 Menchaca Road, 512-442-4048
- Northwest: 7000 Ardath Street, 512-453-0194
- Springwoods: 13320 Lyndhurst Street, 512-996-8978
Splash pads
All city splash pads are open from May 1 through Oct. 31 and free to the public. These splash pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 512-974-9332 for more information.
- Bartholomew Splash Pad: 5201 Berkman Drive
- Chestnut Splash Pad: 2205 E 16th Street
- Clarksville Splash Pad: 1811 W 11th Street
- Eastwoods Splash Pad: 3001 Harris Park Boulevard
- Liz Carpenter Splash Pad: 200 Dawson Road
- Lott Splash Pad: 1180 Curve Street
- Metz Splash Pad: 2407 Canterbury Street
- Ricky Guerrero Splash Pad: 1100 Brodie Street
- Rosewood Splash Pad: 2300 Rosewood Ave
Hotel pools that offer day passes
A number of hotels in the city of Austin offer pool day passes for the public. The cost for passes range anywhere from $10 to $50 depending on each hotel.
- Swim Club: 701 E 11th Street, 512-478-1111
- Austin Marriot Downtown: 304 E Cesar Chavez Street, 512-457-1111
- Hotel Magdalena: 1101 Music Lane, 512-474-5171
- Westin Rooftop Downtown: 310 E 5th Street, 512-792-5622