Austin 360 With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, some activities will look a little different again this summer in Austin. That includes any dips you're planning in the city's beloved, "68-degrees-year-round" watering hole, Barton Springs Pool. Starting later this month, anyone planning a swim at Barton Springs will need to make a reservation online ahead of time. Two-hour reservation time slots will help the pool "to manage capacity for the safety of staff and guests," according to the city's website. Barton Springs is the only city aquatic facility requiring reservations at this time. Those who have purchased a season pass, are older than 80 years of age, are city employees and all veterans and active military members will be allowed to enter the pool without a reservation. Anyone accompanying them, however, must have a reservation. At this time, Barton Springs Pool is not accepting group reservations.