166. Bartholomew Pool
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (512) 928-0014
Address: 1800 East Fifty-first St.
Description: This municipal pool serves Northeast Austin. Specific times are set aside for recreational swims, lap swimming, and lessons.
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
168. Deep Eddy
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (512) 472-8546
Address: 401 Deep Eddy Ave.
Description: This West Austin pool is fed by an artesian well, and its fresh water is a major attraction, especially for families who let the little ones wade in the large, shallow end of the pool. Eilers Park at the intersection of MoPac and Lake Austin Boulevard is home to the pool. The early morning hours are set aside for lap swimmers.
169. Garrison
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (512) 442-4048
Address: 6001 Manchaca Rd.
Description: Serving South Austin, Garrison opens in early May and closes in mid-Aug. Lap swimmers have the pool to themselves during early morning and late evening on weekdays. Recreational swimming and swim lessons also have designated hours on weekdays and weekends.
170. Mabel Davis
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (512) 441-5247
Address: 3427 Parker Lane
Description: This Southeast Austin pool opens in mid-May and closes in Aug. Lap swimmers have the pool to themselves on weekdays from 9 to 10 a.m. Swim lessons are also offered here during the week.
171. Northwest Austin Pool
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (512) 453-0194
Address: 7000 Ardath St.
Description: This Northwest Austin municipal pool opens a little earlier (late Apr) and closes a little later (mid-Sept) than some of the other city pools. Lap swimmers enjoy early-morning and late-evening weekday hours here.
172. Blue Hole Regional Park
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (512) 847-0025
Address: 333 Blue Hole Lane, CR 173
Description: Blue Hole has passed from private ownership to the City of Wimberley. Texas Monthly magazine named this swimming hole (featured in several movies) as one of the top 10 in Texas. It is along Cypress Creek, near Wimberley. There is a small admission fee and season passes are available for $10.
173. Hamilton Pool
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (512) 264-2740
Address: 24300 Hamilton Pool Rd.
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Description: The pool and the grotto that serve as the crown jewel of this 232-acre park were formed when the dome of an underground river collapsed thousands of years ago. The grotto is now a unique ecosystem. The emphasis is on the environment here, so access to the pool for swimmers is limited. Calling ahead is vital. Once the 100-car parking lot is full, the park closes. Admission is $8 per car, $3 for pedestrians and bicycles.
174. Krause Springs
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (830) 693-4181
Address: 404 Krause Springs Rd.
Description: Devotees of swimming holes tout this natural pool as a great place to take the family, since the waters are clear and shallow. The pool, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is about 7 miles west of the point where the Pedernales River meets Highway 71. Turn north on Spur 191 and follow the signs. The pool is on privately owned land that is shaded by large cypress trees. There are picnic and camping facilities at the pool. Daily admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children ages 4 to 11. There are additional fees for overnight stays. No pets allowed.
175. Austin Windsurfer Club
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: The club has adopted Bob Wentz Park as its club project, working to keep the park clean and litter free. In addition to serving as a clearinghouse for Windsurfers, the club also meets socially every month, usually at a Lake Travis–area restaurant.
176. Volente Beach
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (512) 258-5109
Address: 16107 Wharf Cove
Description: This private lakeside park at the northern end of Lake Travis off RM 2769 rents Windsurfers. Admission is free for children 2 years of age and under; $14.99 for individuals under 42 inches in height; and $19.99 for anyone measuring over 42 inches.
177. Capital Area Water Ski Club
City: Austin, TX
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: The club offers several tournaments throughout the year and touts itself as a “competitive ski club” where members can test their skills against members with similar skill levels. Coaching and clinics are also part of the club’s activities.