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Blue Hole 2026 Swim Season Wrapped

Serene forest with trees reflecting on a calm river.

Blue Hole Regional Park is a special place for the Wimberley community, but its reach extends far beyond the region. Looking at reservation and website data from the 2026 swim season offers an interesting picture of where our visitors come from and how Blue Hole serves as both a local recreational resource and a destination for visitors from across the country and around the world.

The 2026 Swim Season by the Numbers

The 2026 swim season spanned 135 days, with swimming available seven days a week from May 1 through Labor Day, followed by weekend swimming in September.

This season, we sold a total of 65,805 half-day swim passes and reached our capacity of 400 season passes. Wimberley Nights, our dedicated evening swim sessions for local residents, also saw strong participation, with 5,469 tickets sold.

World-Renowned 

Every year, Blue Hole welcomes visitors from around the world. In 2026, our reservation data represented 47 countries and/or  territories, more than double the 20 represented in 2025.

The five most represented countries outside the United States were:

  1. United Kingdom
  2. Mexico
  3. Canada
  4. South Korea
  5. Australia
World map highlighting countries in light blue and one in dark blue.

The map highlights the international reach of Blue Hole, with each country shown representing at least one reservation associated with that country. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup bringing international attention to Texas, it’s especially interesting to see the range of countries represented in this year’s data. While we can’t attribute the increase to any one factor, the numbers offer a glimpse into Blue Hole’s geographic reach.

Visitors From Across the United States

Blue Hole also welcomed visitors from across the country. Based on ZIP codes associated with reservations, our data represented 48 states, with South Dakota and Delaware being the only states without recorded representation.

U.S. map highlighting certain states in dark blue.

The map illustrates how far visitors travel to experience Blue Hole, from neighboring states to communities on the opposite side of the country.

The top 10 states represented in our reservation data were:

  1. Texas
  2. California
  3. Florida
  4. New York
  5. Colorado
  6. Louisiana
  7. Washington
  8. Virginia
  9. Illinois
  10. Arizona

Looking at the data by county provides another perspective on where our visitors come from. The map below highlights every U.S. county with at least one recorded booking during the 2026 swim season.

Map of the U.S. highlighting certain counties in light blue.

Together, these maps show the geographic reach of Blue Hole while highlighting the strong draw of the Texas Hill Country.

A Texas Treasure

Despite its reach across the country and around the world, Blue Hole maintains a strong connection to the communities closest to home.

Our top 10 cities of visitor origin were:

  1. Austin
  2. San Antonio
  3. Houston
  4. Wimberley
  5. Dripping Springs
  6. Dallas
  7. Cedar Park
  8. Pflugerville
  9. Round Rock
  10. Leander

Our top five counties were:

  1. Travis County
  2. Harris County
  3. Bexar County
  4. Hays County
  5. Williamson County

One particularly interesting finding is that Wimberley ranked fourth among cities and second among ZIP codes represented in our swim reservations. For a community with approximately 2,839 residents within City limits according to the 2020 Census, this highlights Blue Hole’s importance to the community.

The 5,469 Wimberley Nights tickets sold this season further reflect the connection between Blue Hole and locals. These exclusive evening swim sessions provide an opportunity for the community to enjoy Cypress Creek at a more accessible rate. 

Website Analytics

Most visitors begin planning their park experiences online. In 2026, the Wimberley Parks & Recreation website recorded approximately 137,700 unique users.

The website provides information about swimming, reservations, park amenities, facility rentals, special events, and recreation programs. It helps visitors plan their trips while giving residents a central place to discover what Wimberley Parks & Recreation has to offer.

Although website traffic and swim reservations measure different things, both provide insight into interest in our parks and the resources people use to plan their experiences.

Until Next Swim Season

Child in a life jacket climbing a ladder from green water onto a wooden dock.

From Wimberley residents enjoying an evening swim to visitors traveling from across the country and around the world, the 2026 data highlights the many communities connected to Blue Hole Regional Park.

These numbers tell part of the story of a place that brings people together through access to nature and the unique experience of swimming in Cypress Creek.

Swimming is now closed for the season and is scheduled to return next May. In the meantime, visitors can continue exploring Blue Hole Regional Park’s trails, enjoying its natural surroundings, and experiencing the beauty of the Texas Hill Country outside of swim season.

Thank you to everyone who made Blue Hole part of their 2026 season. We look forward to welcoming you back next May!

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