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July 19, 2021, Filed Under: ESL, Social, UT, Weekend Attractions

Stay Cool: Pools and Splash Pads in Austin

Coming Up in ELC:

Scholarship Application: Fall 2021

  • Application available online HERE
  • Submission Deadline: Tuesday, July 20 @ 5:00 pm Texas Time
  • Two (2) scholarships are typically awarded: one for AEP and one for ELP
  • Award will cover $2500 towards intensive tuition for the Fall 2021(15–week) session in either AEP or ELP

Continuing Student Applications

  • Application available online HERE
  • For Fall 2021
  • We would love to see you again!

Upcoming Social Events:

Talk Time

  • Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers!
  • Tuesday, July 20
  • 4:30 – 5:30 pm
  • On campus: CBA 4.330
  • Virtual: Zoom Link available on Canvas

Blind Draw Social

  • Socialize with your friends in the ELC during this hilarious drawing game!
  • Thursday, July 22
  • 4:30 – 5:30 pm
  • On campus: CBA 4.330
  • Virtual: Zoom Link available on Canvas

Boats on Barton *Rescheduled*

  • Join your friends at the English Language Center in one of the most popular activities to do in Austin!
  • Friday, July 23
  • 4:30 – 6:00 pm
  • Meet at 2101 Andrew Zilker Road, Austin, TX 78746.

Pools and Splash Pads in Austin

Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex

Activities:
  • Lap swimming
  • Leisure swimming
  • Water Basketball
  • Water Volleyball
 Complex Features:
  • Indoor Lap Pool
  • Indoor Leisure Pool
  • Outdoor Lap Pool
  • Outdoor Leisure Pool
  • Outdoor Event Pool
  • Outdoor Spa: 20 person capacity, 102-104 degrees
  • Deck space and lounging ledge
Hours:

Natatorium:

  • Monday – Friday 6 – 9 am, 12 – 2 pm, 5 – 7 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 2 pm.

Outdoor Lap Pool:

  • Monday – Thursday 7 am – 10 pm
  • Friday 7 am – 9 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 8 pm

Outdoor Leisure Pool & Event Pool:

  • Monday – Friday 11 am – 7 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday 12 pm- 5 pm
RecSports Memebership:
  • Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex is a part of RecSports.
  • Membership to RecSports is not included in the cost of your ELC tuition.
  • You can purchase your membership online, linked here.

Reservations: Advance reservations are no longer required for the Outdoor Leisure Pool. Advance reservations are still required for the Outdoor Lap Pool and Natatorium at My RecSports.

Barton Springs Pool

  • Natural spring-fed water.
  • It’s COLD! 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit (20-21 degrees Celsius)
  • Federally protected habitat, which is home to the Barton Springs Salamander.
  • Hours: Guarded Swim– Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 8 am to 10 pm
  • $5 entry
  • No entry pass needed from 9 pm – 10 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Check for prohibited items

Liz Carpenter Fountain at Butler Park

Hours:

  • Monday 12 pm – 10 pm
  • Tuesday – Sunday 9 am – 10 pm

Just one part of the larger Butler Metro Park (formerly Town Lake Metro Park). This fountain overlooks downtown Austin, and lights up beautifully at night!

Pease Park Splash Pad

Located super close to campus, the splash pad is at the southern most point of the newly renovated Pease Park at 1100 Kingsbury St.

Hours:

  • Monday – Sunday 9 am – 9:45 pm

 

The Austin Parks and Recreation operates 45 public pools and splash pads. Find one near you!

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  1. Rasha Abuzenah says

    July 20, 2021 at 3:09 am

    Enjoy your time guys 🙂

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