Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool Rehabilitation

Announcements

• The exhibit and main entry at the rotunda continue to experience construction delays. Public entry to the facility will remain on the east side of the building with tickets available online, at the ticketing kiosks, and at Zilker Café building until construction is complete.
• Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool partially reopened on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
• The partial reopening included the park side and pool side restrooms, and the pool side shower and dressing spaces within the building. It also included the lifeguard office, first aid/breakroom, and locker room. Entry to the pool moved to the east side of the building.
• The front parking lot has reopened, except for a small area on the west side that remains fenced off for ongoing construction work.
• The building’s main entry at the rotunda and the west side remain closed to the public for construction.

Map Key - Leyenda

• Zilker Hillside Theater - Teatro de Zilker Hillside
• ADA Parking - Estacionamiento accesible
• Construction Area - Zona de construcción
• Pool Entrance - Entrada a la piscina
• Tickets - Boletos
• Restroom Entrance - Entrada a los baños

Current Project Phase: Construction

Completed Tasks 

• Testing and adjustments of HVAC system
• Repairs to plumbing in west side family restrooms

Work In Progress 

• Installation of exhibit displays and transaction desk
• Installation of stabilizer on west trail gravel

Planned Work

• Exhibit displays shipping to site
• Programming and setting up interactive exhibits
• Installation of the ticket kiosks in new locations

Figure 1 New salamander aquarium exhibit getting installed.  

Figure 2 Ongoing installation of exhibits in the new main entry to Barton Springs Pool  

Figure 3 Construction of the Swim with the Salamanders interactive exhibit.

Bathhouse Renamed 

On April 4, 2024, an Austin City Council resolution renamed the Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool in honor of Joan Means Khabele for her contributions and activism which led to the integration of the pool. To learn more about Joan Means Khabele, please visit Austin Parks and Recreation's blog.

For more information on the renaming of the bathhouse, visit the Barton Springs Bathhouse Renaming Proposal . 

Stay informed about the rehabilitation on the project webpage.