{"id":5576,"date":"2023-07-01T13:53:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T13:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/?p=5576"},"modified":"2023-07-03T11:26:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T11:26:03","slug":"these-are-the-best-places-for-swimming-and-staying-cool-by-the-water-in-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/these-are-the-best-places-for-swimming-and-staying-cool-by-the-water-in-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are the Best Places for Swimming and Staying Cool by the Water in Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d783f112f3c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d783f112f3c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/these-are-the-best-places-for-swimming-and-staying-cool-by-the-water-in-austin\/#Head_straight_to_Barton_Springs_Pool\" >Head straight to Barton Springs Pool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/these-are-the-best-places-for-swimming-and-staying-cool-by-the-water-in-austin\/#Find_your_local_municipal_pool_or_splash_pad\" >Find your local municipal pool or splash pad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/these-are-the-best-places-for-swimming-and-staying-cool-by-the-water-in-austin\/#Take_a_hike_to_a_40-foot_waterfall_in_Hill_Country\" >Take a hike to a 40-foot waterfall in Hill Country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/these-are-the-best-places-for-swimming-and-staying-cool-by-the-water-in-austin\/#Swim_all_day_or_night_with_a_hotel_pool_pass\" >Swim all day or night with a hotel pool pass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/these-are-the-best-places-for-swimming-and-staying-cool-by-the-water-in-austin\/#Rent_your_neighbors_pool_with_the_Swimmy_app\" >Rent your neighbor&#8217;s pool with the Swimmy app<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/these-are-the-best-places-for-swimming-and-staying-cool-by-the-water-in-austin\/#Take_a_kayak_or_paddleboard_out_on_Lady_Bird_Lake\" >Take a kayak or paddleboard out on Lady Bird Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/these-are-the-best-places-for-swimming-and-staying-cool-by-the-water-in-austin\/#Bonus_Take_a_stroll_along_the_San_Antonio_Riverwalk\" >Bonus: Take a stroll along the San Antonio Riverwalk<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>We are halfway through the summer and it&#8217;s starting to reach boiling temps on the daily. It is officially necessary to carry sunscreen on you at all times, and to know at least a few places offhand where you can get in the water, stat. Here are the most essential spots in Austin for swimming and chilling out near the water on a hot summer day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2418\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15-Things-to-do-in-ATX-Barton-Springs.jpg\" alt=\"free things to do austin\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15-Things-to-do-in-ATX-Barton-Springs.jpg 700w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15-Things-to-do-in-ATX-Barton-Springs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15-Things-to-do-in-ATX-Barton-Springs-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/15-Things-to-do-in-ATX-Barton-Springs-406x305.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Head_straight_to_Barton_Springs_Pool\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/tips-tricks-for-a-great-day-at-barton-springs\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Head straight to Barton Springs Pool<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First things first: Barton Springs Pool is a party all the time and the water is freezing cold. The pool is within city limits, but it can get a little busy, so your best bet is swimming in the early morning hours. There&#8217;s a free side, but if you want more of a pool vibe, you can pay $5 as a resident to access the diving board and deep waters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6998\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6998\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6998\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2018_04_26-Barton-Springs-Aquatic-Work-31.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2018_04_26-Barton-Springs-Aquatic-Work-31.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2018_04_26-Barton-Springs-Aquatic-Work-31-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2018_04_26-Barton-Springs-Aquatic-Work-31-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2018_04_26-Barton-Springs-Aquatic-Work-31-391x260.jpeg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2018_04_26-Barton-Springs-Aquatic-Work-31-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2018_04_26-Barton-Springs-Aquatic-Work-31-842x562.jpeg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2018_04_26-Barton-Springs-Aquatic-Work-31-406x271.jpeg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6998\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: AustinTexas.gov<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_your_local_municipal_pool_or_splash_pad\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austintexas.gov\/page\/pools-splash-pads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find your local municipal pool or splash pad<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are so many community and neighborhood pools and splash pads around Austin that you&#8217;re bound to have one nearby. Most are just open for the summer, but some stay open year-round.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5581\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5581\" style=\"width: 961px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5581 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/73414176_155614802504657_4034309037562413810_n.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"961\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/73414176_155614802504657_4034309037562413810_n.jpeg 961w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/73414176_155614802504657_4034309037562413810_n-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/73414176_155614802504657_4034309037562413810_n-820x1024.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/73414176_155614802504657_4034309037562413810_n-768x959.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/73414176_155614802504657_4034309037562413810_n-370x462.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/73414176_155614802504657_4034309037562413810_n-842x1051.jpeg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/73414176_155614802504657_4034309037562413810_n-406x507.jpeg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Westcave Discovery Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_hike_to_a_40-foot_waterfall_in_Hill_Country\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/take-an-adventurous-hike-to-this-stunning-40-foot-waterfall-cave-near-austin\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Take a hike to a 40-foot waterfall in Hill Country<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Westcave Discovery Center boasts a magical, 40-foot waterfall just 30 minutes outside Austin. Visits are by reservation only, though, so make sure you purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/westcave\/items\/?full-items=yes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tickets<\/a>\u00a0ahead of time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5086\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5086\" style=\"width: 1800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5086 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/austin-hotel-pools-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"austin hotel pools\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/austin-hotel-pools-scaled.jpeg 1800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/austin-hotel-pools-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/austin-hotel-pools-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/austin-hotel-pools-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/austin-hotel-pools-391x260.jpeg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/austin-hotel-pools-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/austin-hotel-pools-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/austin-hotel-pools-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/austin-hotel-pools-842x561.jpeg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/austin-hotel-pools-406x271.jpeg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: South Congress Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swim_all_day_or_night_with_a_hotel_pool_pass\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/swim-these-austin-hotel-pools-with-day-passes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Swim all day or night with a hotel pool pass<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are so many luxury hotels in Austin offering pool passes this summer, you probably have one down the street. Day passes range from $20 &#8211; 60, so grab your squad and go swimming at an Austin hotel pool.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5355\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_592075217.jpg\" alt=\"pool rental austin\" width=\"1000\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_592075217.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_592075217-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_592075217-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_592075217-370x212.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_592075217-842x482.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_592075217-406x233.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rent_your_neighbors_pool_with_the_Swimmy_app\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/this-new-pool-rental-app-lets-you-enjoy-private-swims-in-austin\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rent your neighbor&#8217;s pool with the Swimmy app<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rather have a private swim? The new Swimmy app lets you rent a pool in your area by the hour. Yep, someone&#8217;s backyard pool with a deck and everything, and they might even let you use the WiFi.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2545\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-2.jpg\" alt=\"rent a kayak austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-2-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-2-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Kayaking-Pic-2-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_kayak_or_paddleboard_out_on_Lady_Bird_Lake\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/5-best-places-to-rent-a-kayak-in-austin\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Take a kayak or paddleboard out on Lady Bird Lake<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s a classic Austin move, but you know it&#8217;s always a great option. Grab a kayak or paddleboard from a vendor off the Boardwalk and hit the lake for a few hours. There&#8217;s usually a cluster of paddlers on really hot days, in case you&#8217;re up for meeting new people.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4343\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/san-antonio-gov.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"933\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/san-antonio-gov.jpg 933w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/san-antonio-gov-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/san-antonio-gov-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/san-antonio-gov-370x240.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/san-antonio-gov-842x547.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/san-antonio-gov-406x264.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Take_a_stroll_along_the_San_Antonio_Riverwalk\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/where-to-have-a-romantic-date-night-on-the-san-antonio-riverwalk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonus: Take a stroll along the San Antonio Riverwalk<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got a weekend, head down to San Antonio and hit the Riverwalk. The boat tours are pretty underrated, the restaurants are outstanding, and the bars are full of fun.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are halfway through the summer and it&#8217;s starting to reach boiling temps on the daily. 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