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Murchison Pool is an outdoor, seasonal public swimming pool located in Austin, TX, managed by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. It serves as a community amenity, offering recreational swimming during the summer months and is part of the Austin Independent School District facilities. It typically features a 25-yard, 6-lane pool.
As a seasonal outdoor public pool, Murchison Pool's water temperature is not typically controlled or heated and fluctuates with ambient air temperatures. Specific temperature data is generally not published, as it varies naturally throughout the summer season.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Reviewers consistently praise this neighborhood pool for being free, clean, and having friendly, great staff and lifeguards. While it's noted as being on the smaller side and sometimes lacks sufficient shade, especially over the pool itself, it's generally not crowded and offers a great way to cool off from the heat.
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July 1st, 2023Alisa Causey
Nothing fancy about this pool. It's on the smaller side, but it's always clean and the life guards are friendly and great. It's rarely crowded. Best of all, it's free.
February 6th, 2020Nathaniel Winkler
This is a great pool to have in the neighborhood. The shaded spots fill up quick and I know they are trying to add more. It would be great if there was more shade over the pool itself, but still a great way to cool off from the Texas heat..
August 2nd, 2024Helen Bright
Nice lifeguards and the pool is great and the best is it's free so glad we came here.
June 27th, 2025Yesminn “Yuri” Wood
Great pool and staff!!
June 27th, 2019Adriana Lacera
Very nice, and clean pool. It's free, too!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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