Austin and the surrounding areas have many places to cool off and explore. Getting some pool time in. Grabbing a quick chill at a splash pad. Cooling off at a swimming hole surrounding with beautiful nature to enjoy and explore. You'll find all of this and more to get your summer chill on.
Keep in mind some require reservations and have limited capacity with COVID-19 safety requirements.
DO512 Swimming Holes around ATX ... Barton Springs ... Blue Hole ... Comel River ... Lady Bird Lake and more.
Austin Parks & Recreation Aquatic division operates 45 public aquatic facilities with pools and splash pads. Included are Bartholomew, Springwoods, Barton Springs and Big Stacy pools that have modified schedules. Deep Eddy Pool reopens for modified operations May 3. Click here for all the 411! Lifeguards are needed too!
Another Chill summer fun thing to do is hang in one of the many parks in the Austin area. Austin Parks and Recreations Department has all the need to know and where to go. Plus where and when to reserve park passes. Remember to spread the LNT Love to family & friends.
Heads up! It's National Park Week April 17 - 25! Texas is the home to 16 National Parks . Please check the park website to determine its operating status before visiting.