Barton Springs Municipal Pool, Natural spring-fed swimming pool in Zilker Park, Austin, United States.
Barton Springs Municipal Pool is a natural swimming basin fed by underground springs located within Zilker Park. The water maintains a steady, comfortable temperature year-round because it flows continuously from subterranean sources.
The site was settled in 1837 by William Barton, who discovered the natural springs. Austin purchased the land in 1918 to develop it into a public recreational destination.
The pool serves as a social gathering spot where Austin residents swim, exercise, and spend time together throughout the year. Visitors notice how locals have made it part of their everyday routine and community life.
The pool is open to visitors daily and has different areas suited for swimmers of varying abilities. It is better to visit early in the day when it is less crowded or to choose a quieter weekday.
The pool provides a home for the Barton Springs Salamander, a rare amphibian species found nowhere else but in these springs and their immediate surroundings. This small creature depends entirely on the constant spring water flow for survival.
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