Where to Swim in Austin during SXSW

Also, be careful where you park. I got a 35 dollar ticket a few months ago in a completely empty parking lot at about 8pm on campus...UT wants to extract every cent from you to park on their hallowed burnt orange fire ant infested earth.:) Parking at UT can be a challenge. You gotta read the signs and follow the rules. While most areas of government are bureaucratic and inefficient. UT meter maids get their job done! If you get a UT parking ticket, you can attempt to protest it and you might get it waived, reduced or at least delayed. I suggest visitors park on Red River in front of the Erwin Center. It's city of Austin parking. I believe it's FREE: M - F between 5:00 pm & 8:30 am, Sat & Sun, & Holidays. But read the meter boxes & follow the rules. There's more street parking on San Jacinto & Trinity between 15th & MLK. also You might find spaces across from the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Also there's 3 UT parking garages close to the swim center but they aren't a bargain unless you have a monthly pass. A cab could be a good way to get to & from. Plus here's my offer: If you want to train with Longhorn Masters & you're staying at a downtown Austin hotel which is East of Lamar, West of IH 35, North of the River & South of MLK. Get Whitney's approval, bring your USMS card & drop in fee & if I'm attending that practice & have time, I'm happy pick you up at your hotel before and take you back after. Just ask. Maybe it might work. I did this for Gull when he first came to Austin & happy to help when I can. Just email AndeRasmussen (at) aol (dot) com, Put "Longhorn Swim" in the Subject field. BTW SXSW can be extra trafficky. Especially along Cesar Chavez & the convention center when hoards are coming or going. maybe leave 20 min early for noon practice instead of 10 or 15 or walk away from the crowds. But early a.m. is usually empty & easy.

Also, be careful where you park. I got a 35 dollar ticket a few months ago in a completely empty parking lot at about 8pm on campus...UT wants to extract every cent from you to park on their hallowed burnt orange fire ant infested earth.:) Parking at UT can be a challenge. You gotta read the signs and follow the rules. While most areas of government are bureaucratic and inefficient. UT meter maids get their job done! If you get a UT parking ticket, you can attempt to protest it and you might get it waived, reduced or at least delayed. I suggest visitors park on Red River in front of the Erwin Center. It's city of Austin parking. I believe it's FREE: M - F between 5:00 pm & 8:30 am, Sat & Sun, & Holidays. But read the meter boxes & follow the rules. There's more street parking on San Jacinto & Trinity between 15th & MLK. also You might find spaces across from the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Also there's 3 UT parking garages close to the swim center but they aren't a bargain unless you have a monthly pass. A cab could be a good way to get to & from. Plus here's my offer: If you want to train with Longhorn Masters & you're staying at a downtown Austin hotel which is East of Lamar, West of IH 35, North of the River & South of MLK. Get Whitney's approval, bring your USMS card & drop in fee & if I'm attending that practice & have time, I'm happy pick you up at your hotel before and take you back after. Just ask. Maybe it might work. I did this for Gull when he first came to Austin & happy to help when I can. Just email AndeRasmussen (at) aol (dot) com, Put "Longhorn Swim" in the Subject field. BTW SXSW can be extra trafficky. Especially along Cesar Chavez & the convention center when hoards are coming or going. maybe leave 20 min early for noon practice instead of 10 or 15 or walk away from the crowds. But early a.m. is usually empty & easy.