I am one of a thousand reviews for Barton Springs. I don't think I'll have a new perspective, but I…read morecan share mine. It's a hot summer weekday in Austin, and my friends and I hit up the Springs to cool off. We came a little after lunchtime, and while it was busy at the pool, it wasn't TOO bad as it probably is on a weekend. We set up base at a spot near a tree to collect a little shade and lathered up in sunscreen. The pool has strict rules of no food and drinks other than water, but it keeps the place clean and risk free, which is actually appreciated by me. The pool stays between 68°-70°, which is a temperature not too cold on impact, but still super relaxing to hang in. The pool is massive with plenty of people hanging around in all corners. It's a great spot in summer but definitely not a hidden gem. It's an extremely well-known gem. I'm curious how populous it is during peak times, but that random Wednesday afternoon was perfect. RIYL: The biggest pools

This was my favorite experience on my trip to Austin. You…read morehave to pay to get in. It's a little cheaper if you're an Austin resident but overall not expensive for the experience it provides. Everything about the area is gorgeous and unique. I found the whole place very clean and well staffed with multiple life guards on duty and people of all ages. Note that there is absolutely no food or drink allowed inside. I think that policy, along with the requirement to pay, is what keeps the area so clean. The water is absolutely freezing and can't be regulated as it's not a pool, but man does it feel nice on a hot Austin day. Must do in Austin.

Deep Eddy Pool is an Austin institution! I spent many years at deep Eddie pool with family, friends…read moreand colleagues. It's nothing like swimming on a hot summer day. Your first impression of the pool will probably be wow it's large with so many lanes and many areas where you can just swim or float to your hearts content. Another impression might be and it was especially for me the bright blue water of the pool. It looks refreshing, cool, and inviting. Deep Eddiy pool has a oblong shape typical of large pools of its size. The pool has architecturally clean lines with precise corners. When you stand on the pool platform the vastness of the pool rushes to the forefront. Everytime I stick my foot in the water of the Deep Eddy pool, that cool refreshing feeling envelopes my body. Entry fees are very reasonable and can beas low as $2 per day. Paid parking is available in front of the pool and on the street. Nice relaxing self-care day...

I've lived in Austin for 5 years and finally made it to this Austin institution! Deep Eddy Pool has…read morecool, spring fed water which feels amazing on a blistering hot summer day. There is no shade to speak of when in the water, so be sure to apply plenty of sunscreen. They have lockers to store valuables on site, but you need to bring your own lock. They also have dedicated dressing/shower areas and relatively clean toilets. If you don't use a locker, you have to place everything on the sides of the pool in the grass/dirt (be sure to bring a picnic blanket if you plan to hang out there at all). The grass/dirt area is nicely shaded. No beverages apart from water is allowed by the pool. Entry fees were $5/person for Austin residents. It was an enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours.

The best part about this pool is that it's open all year (closed on Mondays) with the water temp at…read morea consistent 78-80 degrees. This is one of several free public pools in Austin. I love it because it isn't as crazy busy as some of the other pools and it makes it easier to splash around and not worry about being on top of other people. The bathrooms are basic but clean.

Been swimming here starting over the spring. My neighbor mentioned Big Stacy and it's relatively…read morenearby my domain. I enjoy the length - with is greater than 25 meters (33 I believe). Usually keep 2 lanes open for laps and you can usually find a spot. Sometimes the bathrooms can get backed up with homeless as some do rely on that for showers. I have run into this a couple of times, not frequently. But overall I like the size of this pool and usually 2 lifeguards on duty. Sometimes if schedule changes or adjusts it's hard to find the right source that is always updated or accurate. Google's hours are not accurate, and neither is Yelp's. But overall it's still a free community pool and great place to cool down.

Great public pool on 51st. As with some pools in Austin, there is an entry fee. For residents it's…read moreonly $5 which we happily pay. We like coming to this pool for a bit of a change. They've got lap swimming, open swimming, a crazy-fun water slide, lily pad for kids and diving boards. Picnic areas around the pool as well. Very modern and clean. Lots of lifeguards on duty. The toilets/shower rooms are fine.

This pool is amazing ! There is a nicely shaded overhead canvas on the shallow side. There's a…read morewonderful 3'6"-4' pool that includes a fun rope course for those who can swim without any goggles and floats to quickly walk across. Lastly, there are 2 water slides and yet another pool that has a diving board and goes up to 12' deep! There are lifeguards are every pool and easily accessible bathrooms!

I really wanted to enjoy my experience at Cabana Club, but unfortunately it was disappointing from…read morestart to finish. The service was terrible, and the drinks were somehow even worse -- overpriced, poorly made, and definitely not worth it. What bothered me most was the treatment from the waitresses. It honestly felt like they only paid attention to male customers. The atmosphere has potential, but customer service can completely ruin a place, and that's exactly what happened here. I wouldn't return or recommend it based on this experience.

Had such a great experience here! The atmosphere was on point--fun, energetic, and a really great…read moreplace to hang out whether you're with friends or just stopping in for a drink. Everything felt well put together, and the overall vibe made it stand out. Sophia, our server and bartender, was absolutely amazing. She was super friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Her recommendations were perfect, and you can tell she genuinely cares about giving great service. Honestly, Sophia made the whole experience next-level. Definitely coming back and highly recommend checking this place out!

Timely first visit here in the Veterans Memorial Park on the Memorial Day weekend! The pool area…read morewas packed! But this was a great space to commemorate our veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can have our freedom! Love the tribute and kudos to the organizers who put this memorial park for our dear veterans who have passed

Very nice park in Cedar Park! Pool, playground, dog park, lake, nice pavilion, amphitheater... and…read morea wonderful veteran's memorial. BTW.. next to the veterans memorial there is a U.S. flag disposal receptacle! I assume they dispose of the flags correctly! Beautiful space and lots to do!

Non-pretentious spot to swim laps at all times during the day. Love how there are plenty of lap…read morelanes. Always well staffed. Kind of bummed it'll be closed for a few years to renovate, but looking forward to seeing the new pool when it's finished!

It was nice place to relax had fun with my family the pool was clean not dirty and staff where niceread more

Great pool with slide and lazy river, and lots of lifeguards. Huge picnic area. Life jackets are…read moreprovided for the little ones.

This is my first here in a beautiful summer day. We arrived about an hour after opening. It is cash…read moreonly for entrance. $2 for children, $5 for adults. I think it is more geared towards toddlers or young children rather than older kids. This would be a fun time for kiddos under 10, but if they are great swimmers; unlikely. They have a plenty of lifeguards on site keeping watch. It is next door to a playground as well. You could spend all frat here relaxing, but you should bring your own chairs. You can reserve the patio area for parties as well. P

I'm on a mission to visit as many of the playgrounds around me. I feel like Austin Playgrounds need…read morea better way to find them, the Austin parks & Rec website doesn't show enough about what the experiences at each one are really like. That being said, Ramsey is a five minute drive for us so the convenience is great. Parking is on the street and while I've always been able to find a spot, during peak play times you might have to circle the block and perfect your parallel parking skills. One of the main reasons I knocked a star off is the bathroom situation. Points for having bathrooms, but we only use them in emergencies. They're about as clean as you'd expect a park bathroom to be but they could absolutely use a little bit of updating. There is no soap available. I almost think I'm expecting too much but I've been to many playgrounds in major cities that were clean and had all the items you need for hygiene. (No changing tables here.) The playground is nice, it is separated in to two parts where one side seems a little more suited for older kids and the other side has some things toddlers can climb and play on. Lot of space for imaginative play with the boulders and "cave" they can get into. There is also a basketball court, tennis court, and a medium sized field to run around in. Decent amount of picnic tables here and benches.

Decent park for the kiddos. Like that there's a tennis court and pool. Good crowds and gets pretty…read morebusy during the weekends. Like that there are levels of slides and some swings throughout. With that said, it's not my favorite park though and this is why - missing a sandbox. There's a hospital nearby with occasional sirens and my kid and some others keep running towards the noise wanting to see an ambulance/firetruck/police car and nothing preventing the kids from running into the street. A fence or wall would have been nice, atleast by the playground area to limit the # of exit points. Lastly, it can be a little dirtier compared to some of the other parks I have been to in the area. But overall, a decent park, love the neighborhood and the big trees, and good vibes overall.

Cute little playground and track, big open space great for kids to run around (: the play place is…read morepretty cool, slides are high and my daughter was so proud she climbed the ladder all the way to the top to go down the slide! There's also some really cool huge rocks to climb up (: 10-10 my kid loved

The website said they were closed but they're open most days. I called in just to confirm and they…read moreanswered quickly. I mostly come here for the free pool! Lots of lifeguards on duty which is nice to see. Plenty of parking too. There is one swim lane, a diving board, a 4-5 foot large section and a more shallow kids section. There's maybe 6-10 picnic tables. No lounging chairs tho but a decent amount of shade. I most recently went on a Thursday at 5pm and it was pretty much empty. More people showed up around 545 and I think there was infant swim lessons. Will be back again soon!