Deep Eddy Pool,
An Austin Treasure since 1915

A Unique Haven for Swimmers & Families

Featuring clear-blue spring-fed waters at 68 to 70 degrees all year long, Deep Eddy Pool is a unique close-to-downtown treat for Austin residents and visitors. Enjoy the glory of fresh chlorine-free water in the ten-lane, 100 foot-long lap pool, or the expansive one-acre wading pool with beach entrance. Relax with family or friends under the shade of the mature pecan and oak trees on the surrounding grassy lawns. Affordable entry fees apply during warmer months and admission is free for intrepid lap swimmers throughout the late Fall and Winter.

Photo courtesy of Austin Parks and Recreation Department

Friends of Deep Eddy Organization

This website was created by Friends of Deep Eddy ("FODE") a 50(c)(3) charitable organization comprised of swimmers and community members committed to help maintain and improve the unique character of Deep Eddy Pool and adjacent Eilers Park. We collaborate with and support the Aquatics Division of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department..Which owns, operates and controls the facilities.

Photo by Paul Bardagjy

Year-round public outdoor swimming operated by the City of Austin

The Aquatics Division of the City of Austin operates, maintains and staffs Deep Eddy Pool as a year-round resource for residents and visitors. For the latest information, including current operating hours and entry fees, please visit the official PARD website.

Men’s outdoor locker room
Photo courtesy of Austin Parks and Recreation

A welcome from the community supporting our amazing pool.

This website has been created to help you understand the unique history, character, and opportunities of Deep Eddy Pool and adjacent Eilers Park. Please browse to learn about our 100+ year history, see archival photographs, share stories, get links to other sites, get involved as a volunteer, or donate to support the improvement of this very special pool.

  • Current information can be found on the city’s official pool website https://www.austintexas.gov/department/deep-eddy-pool

  • Spring water is continuously circulated into the pool through multiple underground wells. The water that’s discharged is routed back to Lady Bird Lake. This is approved by the Lower Colorado River Authority.

  • The lap pool is 100 feet long and has ten lanes. When it gets busy we do “circle swimming” allowing more than two people to concurrently enjoy a lane. To learn more visit about circle swimming etiquette, visit https://blog.myswimpro.com/2022/05/09/how-to-circle-swim-5-tips-for-beginners/

  • There’s a sliding scale by age and residency. For current fees see https://www.austintexas.gov/page/pool-fees-rentals

  • FODE has semi-annual work service days. Sign up on our email list for updates.

  • You can visit the Austin Acquatcs Department to find swimmng lessons. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/aquatics-home

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It’s not complicated

“It's easy to get to Deep Eddy, reasonably easy to park, with few of the tourists that flock to Barton's. I welcome the 100-foot length that lets me kick off the side 53 times to slowly paddle a mile. If I come here in a good mood, l leave feeling even better. It's guaranteed. If I come in a terrible frame of mind, cursing the lines for the lanes and a pool deck so hot you must wear sandals to stand on it, something magical will happen. By the time I'm done swimming, even before I step in the blissful shower, I feel better. A lot better. That's guaranteed too. God bless Deep Eddy.”

Brenda Bell

Long-time Deep Eddy Swimmer

Deep Eddy on Social Media

The Friends of Deep Eddy doesn’t manage its own social media accounts. However the links below can show you what others are sharing on or at Deep Eddy Pool.