Eastwoods Wading Pool

Location: Central,
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Activity level: Low

Features: Eastwoods Wading Pool is a small wading pool built in the early 1930's in the middle of Eastwoods Park, by U.T.

Cost for a family of four: free

Best for ages: 0-5

The Experience: When we were there on a Thursday afternoon, the pool had two lifeguards sitting by it with no one to guard. This lack of other patrons could be a good thing if you don't like crowds, or could be a tad embarrassing, if you go by yourself and have two lifeguards watching only you. You might want to take a friend along with you. The pool is just a basic rectangle, in which the water ranges from one foot deep to one foot nine inches deep. There is a nice shaded playscape to play on before or after swimming (park reviewed separately).
Before you go: Wear sunscreen. There is a nearby water fountain available.

How to go cheaper: Not possible.

Birthday Parties: Do it yourself (not recommended due to the small size of the pool).

Accessibility: Coming soon.

Fun Factor: 4/10
Yum Factor: N/A
Value Factor: N/A

The Lowdown: A small, no-frills, often vacant wading pool that is a nice place to cool off after playing at the park.

Hours: Closed for the season

Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/pools_schedule.htm

Address: 3001 Harris Park Ave., Austin Map: Google Map Phone: N/A