Coming Up in ELC:

Meet a UT Scholar

UT brings many talented individuals to campus. Meet a few of our international scholars in a relaxed social atmosphere. Learn about their research as well as tips for living and working in Austin.
Texas Global ISSS event. All scholars and students are invited to participate.
Wednesday, September 14
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Virtual event
Register Here

Upcoming Social Events:

Talk Time

Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers!
Tuesday, September 13
4:30 – 5:30 pm
MEZ 1.102

Jim-Jim’s Water Ice Social

Try this sweet, icy treat while you socialize with your friends in the ELC!
Wednesday, September 14
12:45 – 1:45 pm
Meet at the Barbara Jordan statue at 24th St. and Whitis Ave.
307 W. 24th St.

Pools and Splash Pads in Austin

Austin is a wonderful place to live, but it does get HOT during the summer! Here are some ways to stay cool while you explore UT and Austin while it’s still hot.

Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex

Activities:

Lap swimming
Leisure swimming
Water Basketball
Water Volleyball

Complex Features:

Indoor Lap Pool
Indoor Leisure Pool *currently closed for emergency maintenance
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:

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 your ELC tuition.
You can purchase your membership online, linked here.
$26 a month!

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 – Every day except Thursday: 8 am – 10 pm
Thursday – closed 9 am – 7 pm. Open Guarded Swim from 7 pm – 10 pm.
$5 entry
Check for prohibited items

Liz Carpenter Fountain at Butler Park

Hours:

Open Daily 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.