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Barton Springs Pool
2131 William Barton Dr., 512/974-6300
David Brendan Hall
Located right in the heart of Zilker Park, Austin's crown jewel is as known for its healing cool waters as it is for its place in Austin's local environmental wars. This is the Austin we want to keep, we love to enjoy, and must work hard to protect. Kick off the new year with the annual Polar Bear Splash on Jan. 1.
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Chronicle Reviews
Barton Springs Neighborhood Food Court
Eclectic eats at a trailer court close to the ACL action
Virginia B. Wood, October 10, 2013
Best of Austin Awards
- 2023: Readers Swimming Pool
- 2022: Readers Swimming Pool
- 2021: Readers Swimming Pool
- 2019: Readers Swimming Pool
- 2018: Readers Swimming Pool
- 2017: Readers Best Swimming Pool/Hole
- 2016: Readers Best Swimming Pool/Hole
- 2015: Readers Best Cheap Thrill (Barton Springs)
- 2015: Readers Best Swimming (Barton Springs)
- 2014: Critics Best Improved Entry to the Soul of Austin (Barton Springs Southside)
- 2014: Readers Best Swimming Pool (Barton Springs)
- 2013: Readers Best Swimming Hole (Barton Springs)
- 2012: Readers Best Swimming Hole (Barton Springs)
- 2011: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 2011: Readers Best Teen Hangout (TIE: Barton Springs Pool; Playland Skate Center)
- 2010: Readers Best Teen Hangout
- 2010: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 2010: Critics Most Elusive Object of Our Affection (The Barton Springs Salamander)
- 2009: Readers Best Teen Hangout (Barton Springs)
- 2008: Readers Best Place to People Watch (Barton Springs)
- 2008: Readers Best Cheap Thrill (Barton Springs)
- 2008: Readers Best Swimming Hole (Barton Springs)
- 2007: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 2006: Readers Best Swimming Hole (Barton Springs)
- 2005: Readers Best Place to Find a Lover (TIE: Sixth Street, Barton Springs, Internet/Online)
- 2005: Readers Best Swimming Hole (Barton Springs)
- 2005: Critics Best Drum Circle (Barton Springs)
- 2004: Critics Best Austin Slacker Pastime (Outdoor Public Naps)
- 2004: Readers Best Teen Hangout (TIE: Barton Springs, Spiderhouse)
- 2004: Readers Best Swimming Hole (Barton Springs)
- 2004: Readers Best Place to People-Watch (Barton Springs)
- 2003: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 2002: Critics Best Canary in the Coal Mine
- 2002: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 2001: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 2000: Critics Best Way To Land In The Cooler
- 2000: Critics Best Snorkeling
- 1999: Critics Best Fun Dip Into Environmental Awareness
- 1999: Critics Best Dog Viewing
- 1998: Critics Best Way To Lower Your Internal Thermostat
- 1998: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 1997: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 1997: Readers Best Public Restroom
- 1996: Readers Best Place To Stay Cool
- 1996: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 1996: Readers Best Volleyball Court
- 1996: Readers Best Way To Spend A Lazy Afternoon
- 1996: Readers Best Swimming Spot
- 1995: Readers Best Place To Stay Cool
- 1995: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 1995: Readers Best Swimming Spot
- 1994: Readers Best Place To Stay Cool
- 1994: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 1994: Readers Best Swimming Spot
- 1994: Readers Best Inexpensive Date
- 1994: Critics Best Happy Hour
- 1994: Critics Best Outdoor Shower
- 1993: Readers Best Place To Stay Cool
- 1993: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 1993: Critics Best Gift Under $5
- 1992: Critics Best Place To Swim
- 1992: Critics Best Place To Watch People
- 1991: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 1991: Readers Best Place That Has Seen Better Days
- 1991: Readers Best Place To People Watch
- 1990: Readers Best Swimming Hole
- 1990: Readers Best Inexpensive Date See A&e 96
