Deep Eddy Municipal Pool

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"If you’re read anything about Austin, you’ve likely heard of Barton Springs, a swimming pool fed by natural springs and flanked by green lawns, where tatted-up sunbathers often go topless. What gets less attention is Deep Eddy, Barton Springs’ sister pool. While it’s also spring-fed (and not chlorinated), Deep Eddy looks more like a traditional concrete pool, one with bright-blue waters, swimming lanes, and—unlike Barton Springs—a large walk-in shallow end that's ideal for families. It’s all about swimming, with a side of people watching. In summer, Deep Eddy hosts regular family movie nights, so you can float while you watch the screen." - Stirling Kelso