Hamilton Pool Preserve will be open for swimming again, starting on May 1, Travis County Parks officials announced Friday.

Two drownings last year prompted Travis County Parks to close the pool to swimmers while officials re-evaluated safety protocols.

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Travis County Parks officials say they have installed a loaner life jacket kiosk at the pool entrance. Visitors can now borrow life jackets in a variety of sizes at no charge.

Parks officials say the kiosk will provide instructions showing how to properly fit and wear the life jackets.

Travis County Parks already has loaner life jacket kiosks at Bob Wentz Park and Mansfield Dam Park on Lake Travis.

Throw rings also have been placed around the pool for swimmers in need of rescue.

The pool, located at 24300 Hamilton Pool Road in Dripping Springs, will be open until it closes for the season on Sept. 30.

Parks officials say the pool may still be closed occasionally because of high bacteria counts, based on Texas State Health Department standards. But bacterial water testing at the pool is conducted on a routine basis, officials say.