INSIDE INFORMATION
Aquatics in Austin
Lifeguards
LOCAL PUBLIC POOLS
Year-round pools
The city has seven pools open to the public year-round.
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The city of Austin needs 850 lifeguards to sta pools during the summer. As of the end of April, it had 333 on sta .
ROSEDALE TERRACE
As summer approaches, read about public pools in Austin and Dripping Springs. This guide is noncomprehensive.
LELAND ST.
What happens if the city is short lifeguards? It will delay opening some pools What is the city o ering for lifeguard pay? $20 per hour and up to $750 in bonuses How do you become a lifeguard? The city of Austin o ers training for potential lifeguards to become certi ed. Apply at www.austintexas.gov/ department/lifeguarding-austin
WATERBROOK DR.
SOURCE: CITY OF AUSTIN COMMUNITY IMPACT
Big Stacy 700 E. Live Oak St., Austin
Bartholomew 1800 E. 51st St., Austin
SUMMER FEES
Dick Nichols
Garrison Pool
Dittmar Pool
COURTESY CITY OF AUSTIN
COURTESY CITY OF AUSTIN
COURTESY CITY OF AUSTIN
South Austin pools
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DEEP EDDY AVE.
From the start of Austin ISD's spring break in March until late October, the city charges a fee at their regional aquatic facilities.
1 Dick Nichols • 8011 Beckett Road
PARLIAMENT HOUSE RD.
Dripping Springs pool
MOPAC
• Schedule: June 2-Aug. 13 • 10 lap lanes • 1-9 feet deep
BECKETT RD.
Pools with summer fees
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Springwoods 13320 Lyndhurst St., Austin
Deep Eddy 401 Deep Eddy Ave., Austin
2 Garrison • 6001 Menchaca Road • Schedule: April 24-Aug. 13 • 2 lap lanes • 3-12 feet deep plus wading pool
FOUNDERS PARK RD.
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Dripping Springs has one public pool: Founders Memorial Pool . It is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend yearly. It costs $3-$4 for residents and $5-$6 for nonresidents.
NON RESIDENT
AGE
RESIDENT
NUCKOLS CROSSING RD.
CHILDREN UNDER 1 YEAR
FREE
FREE
Naturally occurring pool Barton Springs is a 3-acre naturally occurring pool fed from an underground spring. The water is 68-70 degrees.
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3 Dittmar • 1009 W. Dittmar Road • Schedule: June 5-Aug. 13 • 6 lap lanes • 3-11.5 feet deep 4 Dove Springs • 5801 Ainez Drive • Schedule: June 2-Aug. 13 • 4 lap lanes • 3-11 feet deep
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ROB SHELTON BLVD.
CHILD 1 11 YRS
$2
$4
MOPAC
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WILLIAM BARTON DR.
Season passes are available. 419 Founders Park Rd Unit A, Dripping Springs
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JUNIOR 12 17 YRS
$3
$5
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ADULT 18 62 YRS
$5
$9
W. DITTMAR RD.
AINEZ DR.
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SENIOR 62+ YRS
$2
$5
Barton Springs 2131 William Barton Drive, Austin
VETERANS
FREE
FREE
SOURCE: CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS COMMUNITY IMPACT
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DARCY SPRAGUE COMMUNITY IMPACT
BRODIE LANE 4970 Hwy 290 W (512) 366-8260 BEE CAVE 13015 Shops Pkwy (512) 263-9981
SOUTHPARK MEADOWS 9900 IH-35 Service Road S (512) 280-7400
DRIPPING SPRINGS 166 Hargraves (512) 432-0186
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