Barton Springs Pool Will Require Reservations Starting May 21
By Kimberley Jones, May 7, 2021, 10:40am, Newsdesk
The usual scene at Barton Springs Pool is a blanket of bodies covering every patch of grass. In the time of coronavirus, that’s a real problem.
Getting ahead of that problem, the City announced today that Barton Springs Pool will require reservations for entry during guarded swim hours in order to keep capacity to a safe number. That goes into effect Friday, May 21. Reservations will run for two-hour increments between 8am-10pm and require the standard entry fees; no reservations (or fees) are required for the usual free swim at your risk block between the chilly hours of 5-8am.
There are exceptions to that rule:
Season Pass Holders, patrons 80 and older, veterans, and retired and active duty military can enter Barton Springs Pool with no reservations; however, everyone else in the party must have a reservation.
Interested in making a reservation and/or buying a season pass? Both become available starting May 10. At the time of reservation, you’ll pay the standard entry fee ($5 for most adults).
At this time, no other city swimming facilities will require reservations, but capacity rules do remain in place.
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