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...

Ok if you're desperate for some water…read more The water was crisp and cool even on a 99° day in August Half the pool is designated for swimming laps. There are no lounge chairs so bring a blanket for the ground and expect it to get dirty because people have to sit in the grass/dirt. There are a few trees for shade. No alcohol or food/drink allowed. I brought in my water bottle and no one said anything so I guess water is ok There is a parking lot but you must pay to park and it gets filled quickly Bike trails lead up to it Locker rooms are half indoor/half outdoor and rather dingy. Several lifeguards on duty. periodically they make everyone get out of the pool for 5 min (one an hour?) There needs to be someone skimming the pool throughout the day..there's a ton of bugs/leaves that get in the water. Also, since people lounge on the dirt lawn, everyone's feet are dirty when getting in the pool. The pool ropes had some sort of black sludge caked into them. It was pretty gross. $5 for an adult. Free for veterans.

I dont care for this pool at all…read more First of all the HOA has a really hard time keeping up with this place, it is always getting vandalized and the HOA is always have to put more money into the place all the time, its not even worth it when more than half of your HOA budget goes a pool that is only open about 4 months out of the year. Complete waste of money. Also, there is almost no shade around this place. The one shaded area is always dirty and actually pretty far away from the pool. Since this is more of a family pool, I wish they had triple the shade. Its like a giant tank of water in the middle of a hot field. Each year I try the keycard they give us and it is always wrong, then it takes weeks to get back to the HOA to get you a new card so you can actually use the pool like you should. This has happened every year to me. Keycard system is great, when it works and the lifeguards really enforce the rules, so when the key does not work, they stare at you through the gate saying, too bad. And the lifeguards are rude. They probably have to with a lot of crap, but they have always been rude to me and I dont know why we cant hire people that live in Austin, for some reason we hire people from the czech or something as an exchange program. I dont know why because the language barrier is an issue sometimes.

Great pool. HOA is doing great on keeping it up and adding more things for everyone to use. I wish…read moreit would be open more.

Barton Springs Pool I heard from movies, hippie vibes and just general word of mouth content over…read morethe years in regards to what is in the Austin area. So I wanted to make sure we made a stop here while we were in Austin as it seemed essential for having a good city experience here. Barton Springs is open every day but Thursdays so plan accordingly for that. I am told it's a day where they clean the pool. It took a little bit of navigating to get to the pool as we had to plan to come here on a hot day as opposed to a rainy day which we were encountering here on our trip but it worked out fine. We landed on a warm day and got pool time. And Barton Springs is perfect to come to on a hot day. The temperature is between 68-70 degrees which makes it great swimming all year round here. The bottom of the pool has plant life and it's not all concrete and polished at the bottom so be aware of that... it's definitely has a natural look. There are also signs not to touch the rocks at the bottom as it is the home to some rare amphibians I believe. But aside from that as long as you follow the signs you're good. The water is extremely refreshing and invigorating and even after leaving the pool and you are on your way you still feel for a while thise sensations which added more to the impressive experience we had here. Parking fees and entrance fees to the pool are reasonable. It's $5 if you are a resident and $9 if you aren't. I highly, highly recommend making a stop at Barton Springs if you are in Austin... it definitely helps complete the city experience here.

Cool water, hot sun, and the very specific Austin ritual of pretending 68 degrees isn't actually…read morefreezing. Barton Springs Pool is one of those places where you walk in confident, dip a toe, and immediately reconsider every life choice that led you here. The setting is undeniably gorgeous -- big open lawn, limestone edges, and that classic "everyone here looks like they do yoga at sunrise" vibe. Once you're in, though, it's great. The water is clear, refreshing, and shockingly consistent year‑round. It's the kind of cold that first feels like punishment and then suddenly feels like therapy. The crowd is a mix of locals who swim laps like it's their religion, families trying to convince their kids the water isn't that cold, and visitors who clearly didn't know what they were signing up for. Logistics-wise, it's Austin, so parking can be a mild adventure depending on when you go. The grassy areas fill up fast, and you'll definitely see at least one person sunbathing in a spot that makes you wonder how they got there. But the place is clean, well‑maintained, and big enough that you can usually find your own little corner of summer. If you're expecting a warm, lazy pool float afternoon, this isn't it. If you want a classic Austin experience that shocks you awake and then chills you out, Barton Springs delivers every time.

Rosewood park is a little hidden gem! We moved about 1/2 mile north of this location last November…read moreand didn't even realize it's existence until a few weeks ago. Initially I was a bit reticent thinking that it would be dirty and full of kids, but no! It's clean, the lifeguards are friendly, it's never crowded and it's HUGE. One giant pool so even when people do show up you're not running into them like you do at Deep Eddy. Water is warmer then you find at Deep Eddy or Barton Springs, but unfortunately the pool is now closed for the season. It's only open during the summer months.

Rosewood Park celebrated Juneteenth on Friday, June 19th with a parade. Juneteenth (a combination…read moreof "June" and "nineteenth") is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It recognizes the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved Black Americans that the Civil War had ended and they were finally free. Juneteenth highlights the delayed realization of freedom for about 250,000 enslaved Black Americans who remained in bondage more than two years after President Lincoln's 1863 decree. The parade features bands, churches and other individuals and businesses wanting to celebrate this day. Ad a result there many road closures in East Austin.

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!

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.

Lovely pool area, and well kept surroundings. The pool is large, clean, and free to the public…read more It's adjacent to the community center and inside of a beautiful city park. A fantastic summer cool off spot, with plenty of room for everyone.

The other person to review is an idiot. Of course highschoolers are going to curse, welcome to…read morepublic places. The actions of others aren't a reason to say this pool is awful. This pool was my childhood and my life. Some of the most fond memories are at this pool. In over the 100 times I have gone there has never been a single incident. The lifeguards DO enforce the rules and I have seen them kick people out for running/disobeying the rules. This pool is awesome and I will always recommend it.

We just finished building our pool, and we honestly cannot say enough good things about Nate and…read morehis team. From day one, his attention to detail, communication, and craftsmanship were outstanding. Before we received the final contract, Nate spent months with us on the design, going back and forth on every detail and with extreme patience. He was able to provide accurate pricing on all the additions and changes. When we would ask for something he would explain WHY it can or cannot be done. Every step of the process was handled with professionalism and care, and it is clear he takes immense pride in his work. What stood out the most, though, was his character. He's honest, dependable, and truly cares about doing things the right way. In an industry where that isn't always guaranteed, working with someone who leads with integrity made the entire experience stress-free and genuinely enjoyable. Nate has a degree in civil engineering from A&M and is able to explain the physics of why we might not want to do something we think we want to do. We were wanting a special feature for the pool and Nate said we could do it as long as it was done a certain way. We pushed back and he gently provided the justification and engineering evidence to support his stance. We are so glad he talked us down from making a potential thousands of dollars mistake and he handled it with patience, care and understanding. He consistently went above and beyond, caught things we never would have noticed, and made sure everything was done to the highest standard. It was a total slam dunk from start to finish. If you're considering building a pool, I would recommend Athena Pools without hesitation. He didn't just build us a pool -- he created a space our family will enjoy for years to come. We're incredibly grateful for Nate and his entire team's work and would choose him again in a heartbeat.

I highly recommend Athan Pool and would use them again without hesitation. They are men of their…read moreword and my pool is proof! Major construction projects are always a hassle and headache BUT Athena Pools removed all those worries. I love my pool and so do my kids. Jeff and Nate are true professionals in their craft! Engineers by trait and it shows by there renderings and how the finished product came out. I've had zero issues months later and only have the highest praise.