The 351-acre Zilker Metropolitan Park is a beautiful spot walks, jogging and sightseeing. The park is home to Zilker Botanical Gardens, the Austin Nature and Science Center, Zilker Hillside Theatre, and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum. Barton Springs Pool measures three acres in size and enjoys an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, making it extremely popular for year-round swimming. Discovered by Spanish explorers in the 17th Century, the spring that feeds the pool is the fourth largest in Texas and was made into a swimming pool by the city in 1920. The swimming pool has seen its fair share of visitors, including Robert Redford, who learned to swim in it when he was five years old. Today, the pool sees thousands of visitors every year. Due to the high traffic volume, Barton Springs Pool is closed every Thursday for rigorous cleaning. Adjacent to the pool’s bathhouse is an exciting educational exhibit called “Splash!” where visitors can learn about the history of the pool and the spring which feeds it.
2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas 78704