Austin Pool Passes Include Zilker Park Parking | The Locally Times

Austin Pool Passes Include Zilker Park Parking

Austin Parks and Recreation announced that seasonal passes for several city pools now include parking at Zilker Park. This new offering coincides with the start of seasonal entry fees for Barton Springs, Deep Eddy, Bartholomew, and Springwoods pools, which began on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The passes are available for purchase and remain valid through October 31, 2026. The Parks and Recreation Aquatic Division is actively recruiting lifeguards, with a starting wage of $22.05 per hour. This recruitment effort supports the city's aquatic facilities as the swim season gets underway. The inclusion of Zilker Park parking with pool passes provides a combined access benefit for residents utilizing these popular recreational areas. ## What Remains to Be Seen Records do not specify the cost of the new season passes, nor do they detail how this pricing compares to previous years or individual entry fees for pools and Zilker Park parking. The city's financial projections for revenue generated by these bundled passes are not publicly available, nor is information regarding the potential impact on general Zilker Park parking revenue for non-pass holders. The specific policy objectives behind bundling parking with pool passes, such as traffic management or encouraging pass sales, are also not outlined in the available documents.