Austin Public Pools
The key to surviving the Texas heat is spending your time outdoors in the water. If you’re looking for something more laid back and close to home than paddleboarding on Lady Bird Lake or exploring Austin’s Swimming Holes we have you covered! Check out our list of municipal pools and free neighborhood pools to find the one closest to you.
Free Neighborhood Pools in Austin
North Austin | East Austin | South Austin | West Austin
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North Austin
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Balcones Pool
12017 Amherst Dr
Balcones pool is located in Balcones District Park just off of Mopac and Duval Rd. and has great shades, tables, and now allows food on the picnic table areas!
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Brentwood Pool
6710 Arroyo Seco
Brentwood pool is situated in the Brentwood neighborhood but is only a few yards from the southern boundary of the Crestview neighborhood.
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Canyon Vista Pool
8455 Spicewood Springs
Canyon Vista pool is located at Canyon Vista Middle School in North Austin. Make sure to check the schedule below for when swimming lessons are to know if you will be able to swim at your desired time!
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Kennemer Pool
1032 Payton Gin Rd
Kennemer pool is located Between Highway 183 and North Lamar Blvd, right next to Sidney Lanier High School in North Austin.
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Murchison Pool
3700 North Hills Dr
Murchison pool is a community run pool with a group of dedicated volunteers that is located off Mopac and Far West Blvd.
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East Austin
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Civitan Pool
513 Vargas Rd
Civitan pool is located just east of Riverside Golf Course and offers tennis courts, a ball field, picnic tables and a community and day care center.
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Dottie Jordan Pool
2803 Loyola Ln
Dottie Jordan Pool has an outdoor green space, basketball courts, barbecue pits and picnic tables located in Northeast Austin.
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Givens Pool (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
3811 E. 12th St
The Givens pool is closed for the Summer 2017 season for maintenance and repairs.
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Govalle Pool (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
5200 Bolm Rd
The Govalle pool is closed for maintenance and construction during Summer 2017.
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Martin Pool
1626 Nash Hernandez Sr. Drive
The Martin Pool is located just off Lady Bird lake south of Cesar Chavez Street in East Austin. Make sure to check when swimming lessons are to be able to swim in the pool!
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Metz Pool
2407 Canterbury St
Metz pool offers athletic fields, a tennis court, picnic area, fishing pond & splash pad located in the Holly neighborhood in East Austin.
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Montopolis Pool
1200 Montopolis Dr
Located in Southeast Austin, the Montopolis pool offers showers and dressing room facilities, a playscape, and a lighted softball/football field.
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Parque Zaragoza Pool
741 Pedernales St
Parque Zaragoza pool has a lifeguard on duty, showers, locker rooms and is handicap accessible with a great location in Central East Austin.
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Patterson Pool
1400 Wilshire Blvd
Patterson pool has awesome pool furnishings installed by the Austin Parks Foundation and is located just off Airport Blvd south of I-35.
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Rosewood Pool
1182 Pleasant Valley
Rosewood pool is complete with baseball courts, picnic areas, and luscious grass located in Central East Austin off Rosewood and North Pleasant Valley Rd.
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South Austin
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Big Stacy Pool
700 E. Live Oak St
Big Stacy pool is a small, free neighborhood pool for lap swimming and recreation, with an adjacent playground in the beautiful Travis Heights Neighborhood off South Congress Ave.
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Dick Nichols Pool
8011 Beckett Rd
Dick Nichols pool located in South Austin is located in the ideal spot to cool off after a long walk around the Dick Nichols Park trail or a game of basketball.
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Dittmar Pool
1009 W. Dittmar Dr
Dittmar pool is in South Austin between Manchaca and South 1st Street and is great for swimming laps and diving!
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Dove Springs Pool
5701 Ainez Dr
Dove Springs pool offers baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, a basketball court, a pavilion, a playscape, a sand volleyball pit, and a nature walking trail.
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Gillis Pool
2504 S. Durwood Ave
Gillis pool offers a playground, basketball courts, picnic facilities and a multi-use field just off Oltorf St and South 1st Street.
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West Austin
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Ramsey Pool
4201 Burnet Rd
Ramsey pool offers tennis courts, a toddler playground as well as a regular playground, a basketball court, a baseball diamond, and picnic areas with barbecue facilities.
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Reed Pool
2600 Pecos St
Reed pool is just west of Exposition Blvd and offers public green space with play equipment, multi-use fields and a nature trail & creek.
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Shipe Pool (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
4400 Ave. G
Shipe pool is closed for maintenance and construction during Summer 2017.
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West Austin Pool
1317 W. 10th St
Resting in the middle of historic Clarksville, this beautiful pool is an Old West Austin treasure.
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Westenfield Pool
2000 Enfield Rd
West Enfield is a centrally located neighborhood pool completely updated near the intersection of Mopac and Enfield Road.
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Municipal Pools in Austin
If you don’t mind spending a few bucks for a day by the pool, these municipal pools are great options in addition to the free neighborhood pools.
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Bartholomew Pool
1800 E. 51st St
The renovated Bartholomew pool boasts more fancy amenities than any other Austin municipal pool and is located just off 51st Street in East Austin.
Entrance Fee: Fee is cash only and varies by age group and resident or non-resident! View rates here.
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Deep Eddy Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave
Deep Eddy Pool is a historic, man-made swimming pool in Central Austin that is the oldest swimming pool in Texas and features a bathhouse built during the Depression era by the Works Progress Administration.
Entrance Fee: Fee is cash only and varies by age group and resident or non-resident! View rates here.
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Garrison Pool
6001 Manchaca Rd
Garrison pool is in South Austin near the intersection of Manchaca Rd and Stassney Ln and is a favorite spot for families, perfect for cooling down after an afternoon of play and offers a running trail.
Entrance Fee: Fee is cash only and varies by age group and resident or non-resident! View rates here.
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Mabel Davis Pool (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
3427 Parker Ln
Mabel Davis Pool will be closed until further notice. Additional information on the pool’s reopening will be provided as it becomes available.
Entrance Fee: Fee is cash only and varies by age group and resident or non-resident! View rates here.
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Northwest Pool
7000 Ardath St
Northwest pool is set along Shoal Creek, in the Allandale neighborhood. It is a favorite spot for office picnics, sports and family gatherings.
Entrance Fee: Fee is cash only and varies by age group and resident or non-resident! View rates here.
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Springwoods Pool
13320 Lyndhurst St
Springwoods pool includes a deep end with a slide, six lap lanes and a children’s entrance with mushroom-shaped water structure in Northwest Austin.
Entrance Fee: Fee is cash only and varies by age group and resident or non-resident! View rates here.
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Walnut Creek Pool
12138 N. Lamar Blvd
Walnut Creek pool is in a great location that features a large off-leash area and a multitude of hilly, meandering trails popular with mountain bikers in North Austin.
Entrance Fee: Fee is cash only and varies by age group and resident or non-resident! View rates here.
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Map of Neighborhood and Municipal Pools in Austin
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