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  1. www.austintexas.gov › zilker-metropolitan-parkZilker Metropolitan Park | AustinTexas.gov

    Zilker Metropolitan Park, located 2100 Barton Springs Road, is Austin’s oldest metropolitan park. The park is located at the juncture of Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake and comprises more than 350 acres of publicly owned land.

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  2. www.austintexas.org › post › guide-to-zilker-parkFirst Timer's Guide to Zilker Park | Visit Austin, TX

    • A Quick History of Zilker Park
    • What to Do at Zilker Park
    • Events at Zilker Park
    • Hours, Admissions, and Accessibility to Zilker Park

    How did such a massive space in the center of the city get preserved as parkland? The answer involves an entrepreneur named Andrew Zilker and Texans’ love of a cold drink. At just 18 years old, young Zilker emigrated to Austin to seek his fortune. He found it by making ice, a hot (cold) commodity in the Texas heat. Soon, he was a millionaire. And h...

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    A first-time visitor to the park might see the large expanse of lawn and wonder if there’s anything to dohere. Yes! At 350 acres, the park is vast. The Great Lawn is home to many local events, but there’s so much more. Play disc golf at the full 18-hole course, or play volleyball at one of five courts. Rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddle board ...

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    The Great Lawn is home to some of the city’s favorite annual events, like the ABC Kite Festival every March, and the Blues on the Green summer concert series. During the holidays, the park turns into the glittering Trail of Lights. And of course, we can’t forget the Austin City Limits Music Festival, which attracts artists from all over the world f...

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    Zilker Park is open every day from 5:00am to 10:00pm, free of charge. Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Botanical Garden charge a small fee to enter, as do some special events. The park is mostly flat, making it accessible in many areas. The Botanical Garden, Zilker Hillside Theater, and Barton Springs Pool are all ADA accessible. There are several pa...

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  3. www.austintexas.org › austin-insider-blog › post8 Ways to Experience Austin's Zilker Park - Visit Austin

    • Zilker Park. Situated along the banks of the Colorado River, Zilker Park is the epitome of Austin recreation. Here you can marvel at the sparkling city skyline, take a dip in Barton Springs Pool, walk or jog around the Hike and Bike Trail, or attend a rocking live music performance.
    • Zilker Botanical Garden. Zilker Botanical Garden has promoted gardening education and botanical conservation since 1955. It has 26 unique fenced areas that feature different plants and styles, including the Cactus and Succulent Carden, Taniguchi Japanese garden, an herb garden, and even the famous Hartman Prehistoric Garden.
    • Umlauf Sculpture Garden. Centered around the work of visionary American sculptor Charles Umlauf, the Umlauf Sculpture Garden is an indoor and outdoor museum.
    • Austin Nature and Science Center. The western edge of Zilker Park is home to the Austin Nature and Science Center, an award-winning complex that offers free admission for all ages.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Zilker_ParkZilker Park - Wikipedia

    Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres (142 ha) of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917.

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  6. www.tripsavvy.com › the-top-things-to-do-in-zilkerThe Top 12 Things to Do in Zilker Park in Austin, TX - TripSavvy

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    • Swim at Barton Springs Pool. Address. 2201 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746-5736, USA. Get directions. Phone +1 512-974-6300. Web Visit website. Family Attractions.
    • Play Sand Volleyball. Five sand volleyball courts can be reserved in advance. Some of the games are competitive, and others are just for fun, so you may be able to join in without a reservation if you ask nicely.
    • Rent a Kayak, Canoe or SUP. Address. 2418 Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA. Get directions. Phone +1 512-459-0999. Web Visit website. Located just west of the Mopac highway, the Rowing Dock rents canoes, kayaks and standup paddleboards (SUPs) by the hour.
    • Have a Picnic. There’s a large group of picnic benches near the entrance to Barton Springs pool, and there are other benches scattered sporadically throughout the park.

  7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g30196-dZilker Metropolitan Park - All You Need to Know ... - Tripadvisor

    Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker Park is a popular weekend destination.

  8. www.timeout.com › austin › things-to-doEverything to Know About Zilker Park in Austin, Texas - Time Out

    Apr 1, 2024 · What is Zilker Park? The unofficial central park for the entire city, this South Austin greenspace is vital to keeping the spirit of Austin alive. Cross over the historic bridge above...

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