/tags/barton-springs-pool Barton Springs Pool en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 27 May 2025 22:44:50 GMT /austin/2025-05-27/barton-springs-pool-austin-tx-free-night-swim-closure The city said it had not been decided whether the earlier closure would save enough money to justify it. Tue, 27 May 2025 22:44:50 GMT /austin/2025-05-27/barton-springs-pool-austin-tx-free-night-swim-closure Luz Moreno-Lozano /austin/2025-05-22/atxplained-austin-tx-barton-springs-pool-segregation-desegregation-joan-means-khabele Austin's crown jewel has bought people together from all walks of life to enjoy a day in the sun. But before 1962, that wasn't the case. Thu, 22 May 2025 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2025-05-22/atxplained-austin-tx-barton-springs-pool-segregation-desegregation-joan-means-khabele Luz Moreno-Lozano /austin/2025-03-07/austin-tx-barton-springs-pool-closed-cleaning-south-by-southwest-festival The two-week long closure allows staff to deep clean the pool to keep the water healthy for wildlife and swimmers. It’s also a time for staff to catch up projects like repainting signs on the deck. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:01:00 GMT /austin/2025-03-07/austin-tx-barton-springs-pool-closed-cleaning-south-by-southwest-festival Luz Moreno-Lozano /austin/2024-09-17/barton-springs-pool-to-reopen-on-thursday The pool has been closed since Aug. 30 because of two major leaks that created a safety hazard for swimmers. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:24:18 GMT /austin/2024-09-17/barton-springs-pool-to-reopen-on-thursday Katy McAfee /energy-environment/2024-09-05/alligators-barton-springs-zilker-park-austin-tx Austin is not often associated with alligators. But gators do loom large in our local history. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:02:00 GMT /energy-environment/2024-09-05/alligators-barton-springs-zilker-park-austin-tx Mose Buchele /austin/2024-09-03/austin-tx-why-is-barton-springs-pool-closed-september-2024 City engineering staff are working on a long-term solution that accounts for environmental issues, protection of endangered species and public safety. The pool will remain closed until repairs are done. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:47:59 GMT /austin/2024-09-03/austin-tx-why-is-barton-springs-pool-closed-september-2024 Luz Moreno-Lozano /austin/2024-07-15/swimming-holes-near-me-austin-hamilton-pool-barton-springs-jacobs-well-mckinney-falls Central Texas summers are no joke. Whether you’re new to Austin or have been here for a while, here are some places to take a plunge. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2024-07-15/swimming-holes-near-me-austin-hamilton-pool-barton-springs-jacobs-well-mckinney-falls Maya Fawaz /austin/2024-04-11/joan-means-khabele-barton-springs-pool-bathhouse-austin-name Joan Means Khabele was one of the first Black women to jump into the pool in protest of segregation. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2024-04-11/joan-means-khabele-barton-springs-pool-bathhouse-austin-name Luz Moreno-Lozano /transportation/2023-12-26/nearly-100-year-old-barton-springs-road-bridge-to-be-replaced-with-wider-crossing The City Council approved moving forward with replacing the bridge, built in 1926, but the city still needs $37 million to pay for construction. Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:03:00 GMT /transportation/2023-12-26/nearly-100-year-old-barton-springs-road-bridge-to-be-replaced-with-wider-crossing Nathan Bernier /austin/2023-10-05/austin-says-goodbye-to-barton-springs-beloved-tree-flo The city held a celebration of life for Flo, an iconic tree on Barton Springs, on Wednesday ahead of her removal. Flo has a fatal fungal disease that will cause her to collapse and the city has decided to remove it Thursday to ensure public safety. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:14:34 GMT /austin/2023-10-05/austin-says-goodbye-to-barton-springs-beloved-tree-flo Luz Moreno-Lozano