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    Mill Pond Park

    4.9 (8 reviews)

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    Geoffrey G.

    I wish Mill Pond Park was in my town! This is truly a gem of San Saba, and makes me wonder if this little town can have something so awesome why can't every city. Mill Pond Park has a sand beach in this beautiful little lake. How nice to relax, play in the sand, and then jump in the water to cool off. The lake has multiple fountains making it quite a beautiful sight. There is also a huge blow up trampoline thing in the water that you can use for free. Everywhere else I know charges for such a fun adventure. There is also a nice swimming pool in the park. It is only open certain hours, but it is a must stop if you have kids. There are small slides, things to play on, and a lot of room. Two huge playgrounds take up the back part of the park. They are mostly shaded which makes for a fun outing of playing before going swimming. There is also nice walking trails, cool waterfalls, and just a lot of pretty scenery to take in. I loved visiting this park and it warrants a definite visit when in San Saba.

    Justin O.

    This is a beautiful park in San Saba. Nice place to stop on a trip through town to relax and enjoy the nice water features and wildlife. The park has a spring-fed lake and a waterfall cascading over rocks. The waters then flow under a bridge and wind throughout the park. Ducks and geese can be seen on the lake and it's many tributaries that meander throughout the park. There are also picnic areas, and Pecan Pool, the municipal swimming pool. There are paddle boat rentals too, for those that want to get on the water. A fishing/swimming dock is on the lake too.

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    Barton Springs Pool - Kookin' while cooling!

    Barton Springs Pool

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    85.1 miBarton Hills, 78704 (South Austin)

    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

    Whether you like it or not, the Barton Springs Pool is a right of passage for all Austinites. For…read more$5 per person, you get all day access to a public 68-70 degree pool filled by natural water from Edward's Aquifer. You can purchase tickets at a kiosk on site or online. While there is a parking lot in front of Barton springs, it still belongs to the city of Austin and shares space with Zilker Park patrons. Make sure you pay for parking--parking enforcement is strict! A few mandatory guidelines: -No food, alcohol or glass allowed. -No animals allowed -Floats, waters and foldable chairs allowed When you're setting up for the day, the further you are from the water, the flatter the land. The closer you are, the steeper it gets. As much as I'd love to trust in the people of Austin, petty theft can still happen, so keep an eye on your belongings. As mentioned, some may enjoy the water, some may not. For me, no matter how many times I tried to get in, I couldn't last more than two minutes due to how cold and deep it was! There are supposedly some shallow areas, but I couldn't find them, and now, I'll never know...

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    Deep Eddy Pool - Lap pool that's green due to algae growth.

    Deep Eddy Pool

    4.2(178 reviews)
    84.3 mi

    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.

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    El Salido Pool

    El Salido Pool

    3.9(14 reviews)
    73.4 mi

    No idea how we went 6 years living right down the road and having no clue this existed. We came by…read moreon a Saturday afternoon around 3 and were able to get a parking spot and a chair. The layout is split between a young children splash pad area and a full size pool that is split into multiple sections. I was incredibly impressed by everything they have to offer. The splash section has a slide and plenty of shade for the kids. The big pool has a walk in section that gradually gets deeper as you get in. To top it off, the have the diving boards to get out all your high flying energy. We will definitely be back all summer long.

    This pool is great!! My husband and i recently discovered it and it was the most fun I had in a…read morewhile. The entrance fee is $5 per adult, $4 for senior citizen or if you have a military ID. They have a high dive and a low dive that dips into 12 Ft pool. They have 2 swim lanes, they can be shared. I do think they have certain hours where it is open swim, adult swim, etc. Check online before going to make sure you will be able to swim. They have a lot of picnic tables and chairs to lay your stuff at while you swim. They have a small kids play water park with slides and a bucket that dumps water. It looked like fun but since I didn't have a kid with me, I didn't venture to that side. Overall, this pool is great and I would come again!

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    El Salido Pool - Low and medium diving boards and 2 lapping lanes.

    Low and medium diving boards and 2 lapping lanes.

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