Thanks to yesterday's freak thunderstorms and subsequent flooding, Barton Springs Pool is again closed. Barring another Barton Creek flood, the pool should reopen on Thursday, though we wouldn't bet on it: Austin's extended forecast shows scattered thunderstorms for at least 9 out of the next 10 days. In the meantime, Austin Parks and Recreation Department is keeping Deep Eddy Pool open for extended hours, from 6am-9pm daily. Admission is free between 6am-8am. Photo of Barton... more ›

Thanks to all the recent rains, Barton Springs Pool joins the list of area closings. The city closed Barton Springs Pool yesterday due to flooding, with a re-opening date unknown as of yet. Because of the closing, Deep Eddy Pool will be open longer hours, 6am - 9pm. Deep Eddy's admission is free in the early morning hours of 6am to 8am; after that, regular admission ($3 for adults) is charged. more ›

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Things at Barton Springs have been a little weird lately. And not just in the old-man-wearing- dental-floss-thong- playing-frisbee-with- his-bare-breasted life-partner sort of way. Lately, we've noticed hazier water, increased green algae floating around, and now you can stand at the north end of the pool, where before you had almost twenty feet of depth. Well, the City of Austin noticed it, too, and as of yesterday, Barton Springs will be closed for three weeks. According... more ›

KXAN informs us that a bat discovered at Deep Eddy Pool last weekend tested positive for rabies: The Austin-Travis County Health and Human Service Department has posted warnings around the pool in Central West Austin. They do not think anyone came into contact with the bat. Health officials say it's not uncommon to find rabid bats in Central Texas during the summer months and warns you should never handle a bat. Those freaking out are... more ›

The annual summer tradition known as Splash Party Movie Nights kicked off last Thursday at Deep Eddy Pool. The family-oriented films are projected onto a large screen facing the pool at dusk. Regular admission to Deep Eddy gets you in ($3/adult, $1/children 11 and under). The 2006 schedule: June 17th Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory June 22nd Wallace & Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit June 24th Madagascar June 29th Harry Potter... more ›