Make A Splash This Summer At Deep Eddy Pool, A Spring-Fed Oasis In Texas
You’ve probably heard of Barton Springs Pool in Austin, but did you know there’s another spring-fed oasis right nearby? Deep Eddy Pool is the oldest swimming pool in Texas, and it’s the perfect place to make a splash this summer.
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You'll find it on Deep Eddy Avenue in Austin.
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In 1915, it became the centerpiece of a resort, the Deep Eddy Bathing Beach, which featured cabins, a zip line, slide, Ferris wheel, and even a diving board for horses!
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The following year, the pool opened as a public park and playground, and finally earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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Fed with clear, cold water from two wells, the pool is unchlorinated and has an average temperature between 66 and 75 degrees.
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In the summer, the pool sponsors Splash Party Movie Nights, an event that consists of family films shown on a poolside inflatable movie screen.
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It was restored to its original condition in 2002 by The Friends of Deep Eddy, a non-profit association of swimmers and other parks advocates.
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Call (512) 472-8546 with any questions you may have.
Visit the Friends of Deep Eddy website to learn more about the pool.
Have you ever swum in Deep Eddy Pool? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section below. Check out our previous article for more opportunities to beat the heat this summer in Texas.
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Deep Eddy Municipal Pool, 401 Deep Eddy Ave, Austin, TX 78703, USA