Deep Eddy Pool, Historic swimming pool in Austin, United States
Deep Eddy Pool is a spring-fed swimming facility in Austin that operates year-round with water refreshed by underground sources. The site features ten lap lanes and a shallow wading zone with a gradual entry that slopes gently toward deeper water.
A.J. Eilers Sr. opened this riverside bathing spot in 1915 as a private resort before selling it to the city, which transformed it into a public pool. During the 1930s crews rebuilt the facility following National Park Service designs that still shape the grounds today.
The name comes from a swirling pattern that formed when river water hit a large rock near this spot. Today families spread blankets under old pecan trees while swimmers cross lanes in a setting that feels more like a neighborhood gathering than a modern aquatic center.
Water stays around 68 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 21 degrees Celsius) year-round, offering relief during hot summer months. Swimmers looking for lap space find quieter conditions in early morning, while afternoons draw families with young children to the shallow section.
Water flows back into the nearby lake after swimmers use it, moving through an approved circulation system. Springs beneath the pool deliver fresh water daily without requiring pumps or heavy chemical treatment.
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