Updated May 6, 12:12 p.m.: The Barton Creek Greenbelt has been reopened for now, according to a May 6 news release by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. With rain in the forecast later this week, the department stated future closers could be put in place, and that slick conditions persist on the trail. Barton Springs Pool remains closed.
The Barton Creek Greenbelt has reopened after weekend flooding. Slick & muddy conditions still persist throughout the trail system. Park users should exercise caution and utilize official trails. Rain later this week may lead to new closures. #atxfloods #leavenotrace
— Austin Parks & Rec (@AustinCityParks) May 6, 2019
Updated May 4, 9:09 p.m.: According to a news release by the city of Austin, the Ann & Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail "experienced varying degrees of erosion" due to flooding and the trail is partially reopened, although sections continue to be closed off. The Barton Creek Greenbelt remains closed due to "trail erosion and swift creek currents," the release states. Barton Springs Pool also remains closed as of 9 p.m. May 4. The Austin Fire Department has placed a waterways ban for Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake and the Colorado River downstream of Longhorn Dam effective until noon on May 6. The waterway status will be reevaluated at that time, according to the fire department. Earlier, Austin Parks and Recreation Department tweeted a video of flood waters at Barton Springs Pool.
Flood waters are still flowing through Barton Springs Pool (video at 8:00a on May 4). Be safe Austin and stay away from flooded creeks. #atxfloods #bartonsprings #bartonspringspool #austin #parks #austintx #zilker #zilkerpark pic.twitter.com/LW2N5TSwU5
