Deep Eddy Pool holds the distinction of being the oldest swimming pool in Texas, dating to the 1910s when a man named A.J. Eilers built a concrete dam in a natural spring-fed eddy of the Colorado River. Today, the spring-fed pool operates year-round with constant cool water temperatures. The pool is divided into a lap pool and a shallow wading area for families. The historic bathhouse and pecan tree-shaded grounds create an atmosphere that connects swimmers to over a century of Austin history. It's a neighborhood treasure for the surrounding Clarksville and West Austin areas.
Highlights
- ✓Texas's oldest pool
- ✓Spring-fed year-round
- ✓Historic bathhouse
- ✓Lap and wading areas
Insider Tips
- Open year-round
- Free admission some mornings
- Small entry fee
- Wonderful historic atmosphere
Features & Amenities
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Established: 1915