Barton Springs Hits Million-Visitor Milestone | Austin News

Barton Springs Pool in Austin shattered records last year, welcoming nearly a million visitors — a ten-year high — as people flocked to cool off and reconnect with nature. After pandemic lows, attendance surged steadily, climbing from 314K in 2020 to nearly 1 million in 2023. The city won’t cap entry, but may use a “one-in, one-out” system for safety during peak times. It’s proof that public spaces like this remain vital community hubs — and if you go, expect crowds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f5519fe962dd650