FBSP is an all volunteer organization creating a community of people to restore the Pool to its rightful glory.

Joined July 2010
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27 Mar 2025
In early March, INDEED brought a crew of happy warriors helping with the care and feeding of the south side lawn. THANKS, Y'ALL!!! With our next cleaning scheduled for April 3, we have openings for volunteers to join us at the Springs. Please join us!!!! #friendsofbartonsprings
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24 Aug 2022
On Sept. 1, please join us for a Volunteer Pool Cleaning at Barton Springs Pool. The recent rains briefly topped the dam, but there has not (yet) been pool flooding, so help clean the Springs by brushing the algae and helping landscape. Shifts start at 9am. Pizza served at noon.
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24 Aug 2022
Please grab a shift and find out more information by contacting president@friendsofbartonspringspool.org.
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3 Jul 2020
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First one is March 5th. Mark your calendars. #bringafriend
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21 Dec 2019
Have your say, friends! As part of the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation, the main entrance will be moved into the Beverly Sheffield Education Center and Splash! Exhibit. The city wants to hear your vision for the space: speakupaustin.org/sheffield-…

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Jump into 2020 with us! facebook.com/events/43152227…
The good news is Barton Springs Pool will be open on July 4, so you can enjoy the cool pool on a Thursday. The better news is that your Post-Patriotic Pool Cleaning will be next Thursday,... facebook.com/permalink.php?s…
Greetings Friends, Spring has sprung and the Friends of Barton Springs Pool Board of Directors is gearing up for another exciting year of protecting and preserving the Barton Springs Pool!... facebook.com/permalink.php?s…
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25 Mar 2019
April 4, 2019 — A Spring Barton Springs Cleaning Volunteer Opportunity Hark, the herald angels sing! It’s time for all to clean the Springs! So join the gang on April 4 to help us with our cleaning chores! On Thursday, April 4 (9am to 3pm),... signup.com/go/cHHzANt

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31 Dec 2018
The Barton Springs Polar Bear Plunge is BACK ON THE TABLE!!! Special thanks to PARD and the great Barton Springs Pool Staff for getting the pool cleared in record time so that the pool will be open on New Year's Day!
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20 Dec 2018
Here is an update from city staff regarding the cloudy water coming from the springs yesterday: Initial call came in around 12:30 pm on Thursday. When aquatics... kxan.com/news/local/austin/b…
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12 Oct 2018
Special thanks to Mayor Adler, Mayor Pro Tem Kathie Tovo, and Council Members Alter, Flannigan, Kitchen, Pool for attending "Council Cleans the Pool Day! We are truly grateful for the support of our environment, parks, and pools, including especially Barton Springs Pool!
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“Oct. 11 Council Cleans The Pool Day” -- Austin City Council Press Conference Presentation of Recent Barton Springs Pool Projects to Protect Our Environment, Parks, and Pools With Austin’s population growing every year, the demands on... friendsofbartonspringspool.o…

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Thus Thursday (Sept. 6) is our next volunteer cleaning opportunity at Barton Springs Pool. We're excited and ready for a big day with a big help from the C3 Presents team and our regulars from Austin Beer Garden Brewing. #C3Prestents #theabgb
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28 Jul 2018
Short and sweet: It’s time to repeat the special treat of our monthly meet and poolside greet. On August 2, our next “first Thursday” Friends of Barton Springs Pool cleaning will proceed with... facebook.com/permalink.php?s…
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Pix from a productive posse of pool patrons pulling pricklies and pushbrooming the pool!!!!!!
Where excited and ready for a big day of volunteer cleaning at Barton Springs, with a big help from crews from Whole Foods, Benchmark Recovery, ABGB and Austin City Limits Live. Also, a big shout out to Tacodeli... facebook.com/350321171773/po…
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25 May 2018
Friends, During April’s volunteer cleaning, we attacked the sticky burrs on the South Lawn with a group ~15 volunteers, but were only able to clear only a small area. As a result, we realized we needed to advocate for a more robust... friendsofbartonspringspool.o…

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