This review is only for the staff at the springs

Writing this review so it’s fresh on my mind. We just got in the car after leaving Barton Springs. It’s a beautiful spot but our experience was mared by lifeguards trying to flex their power. It was warm enough to swim but the water was cold. It took my daughter a bit to get up enough courage to get all the way in. My husband playfully took her arm to entice her in as she pulled away laughing. We heard a lifeguard blow her whistle and yell “stop that, no horseplay”. We were all confused, including some strangers seated next to us. A guy not with us even said out loud you guys weren’t horse playing. The second incident we were simply sitting on the edge of the spring and unprovoked a female lifeguard walks up and snarkily and condescendingly goes do you guys know where the shallow end is? We recommend that area for people that aren’t strong swimmers. I interjected and said we all know how to swim thank you. She wasn’t kind at all and just had a really cold tone. We left about 15 min later and I had to say something to the front counter lady. When I explained why I wasn’t happy, a male lifeguard standing there spoke up and said he was the one who told her to come speak to us (I guess he isn’t man enough to come over and have a conversation). He said he observed my daughter on my husband’s back (100% false) and he said when she jumped off the diving board she appeared to need assistance. Both of my kids took private swim lessons and have known how to swim for years. We live in Florida. We are always in the water. Please learn the difference between the shock of cold water and someone needing to be rescued.

We used to live in the area many years ago and this is our first time back after 16 years. We’ve had a great trip so far up until Barton Springs. What a shame.