https://www.austintexas.gov/department/zilker-metropolitan-park
Zilker Park is known as the crown jewel of the Austin parks system. Zilker Metropolitan Park, located 2100 Barton Springs Road, is Austin's oldest metropolitan park and is named after Andrew Jackson Zilker who donated parcels of land to the city starting in 1917. Mr. Zilker came to Austin in 1876 to become a business man and a banker.

https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/guide-to-zilker-park/
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.

https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-top-things-to-do-in-zilker-park-in-austin-4158303
Located just south of downtown Austin, Zilker Park stretches across 350 acres of rolling hills. Barton Springs Pool, sometimes referred to as the "soul of the city," lies at the center of the park.The rest of the park is a mix of open space and minimally developed land crisscrossed by hike-and-bike trails.

https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/9-places-to-experience-the-natural-beauty-of-zilker-park/
1. 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. The park is home to the Austin City Limits Music Festival

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zilker_Park
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.The land was developed into a park during the Great Depression in the 1930s.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g30196-d109315-Reviews-Zilker_Metropolitan_Park-Austin_Texas.html
Zilker Metropolitan Park. 951 reviews. #8 of 582 things to do in Austin. ParksGardens. Open now. 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Write a review. About. 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.

https://www.timeout.com/austin/things-to-do/zilker-park
Zilker Park Barton Springs, the Hike & Bike Trail, the Great Lawn, Barton Creek, ACL Festival, Kite Festival, etc.—Zilker is the outdoor hub of the natural side of Austin Monday April 1 2024

https://austin.com/guide-zilker-park/
Austin's centrally located Zilker Park spans 350 acres and offers more attractions than you could possibly tackle in a single day. The fun never stops in this beloved park, where you'll find water sports, festivals, live music, free theatre, a spring-fed swimming pool, a dog park, a miniature train, a playground, a free nature center, botanical gardens, a sculpture garden, and more.

https://www.austintexas.gov/ZilkerTour
Zilker Park Vision Plan. Zilker Metropolitan Park. RECENT NEWS. November 8, 2022. Zilker Park Vision Planning Enters Next Stage. March 31, 2022. Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Design Update Community Meeting. March 8, 2022. Asian American Resource Center Phase 2 Improvements. In the Parks .

https://www.austintexas.gov/service/visit-zilker-park
Visit Zilker Park. Visit Zilker Park. Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre metropolitan park is home to a variety of recreation opportunities, facilities, and special events for individuals and families. Contact : Austin 3-1-1.

https://do512.com/p/100-things-to-do-at-zilker-park
Zilker Park is an Austin treasure. In 1917, Andrew Zilker donated 350 acres of land that has since become our beloved space to enjoy cold water swims, trails, gardens, sprawling lawns, rock gardens, festivals and so much more. Zilker Park is such an essential part of Austin culture and one of the big reasons why our unique city is such a great place to call home.

https://explorersguide.org/zilker-park/
Zilker Botanical Gardens -- Children under 2 Free; Children (3-12) and 62+ $1; Adult residents $2; Non-resident Adults $3. Barton Springs Pool -- Entry fees range from $2 (child resident) to $9 (adult non-resident) Parking: $5 per car. Rules: Except in designated off-leash areas, dogs must be kept on leash no longer than 6 feet.

https://austinot.com/zilker-park-austin
Trail of Lights - Every night from the Sunday after Thanksgiving until Dec. 31, Zilker Park is transformed into a winter wonderland of LED splendor. Polar Bear Splash - Wash away the old year, and start fresh and covered in goosebumps by leaping into Barton Springs the morning of Jan. 1.

https://www.austintexas.org/listings/zilker-metropolitan-park/4293/
Zilker Park is a 361-acre park nestled in the heart of downtown, right off Lady Bird Lake. The park was founded in 1917 and is home to picnic facilities, bike/canoe rentals, a disc golf course, a large playground for children, the Zilker Zephyr train and Barton Springs Pool, an urban oasis where swimmers plunge into 68-degree, spring-fed waters

https://naturerocksaustin.org/greenspace/zilker-metropolitan-park
2100 Barton Springs Rd. Austin,TX, 78704. United States. Contact 512-974-2000 Zilker Metropolitan Park. -97° -97' 7.6475999999998" N 30° 30' 0.50159999999994" W.

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/texas/austin/south-austin/attractions/zilker-park/a/poi-sig/1247055/1319223
Zilker Park. This 350-acre park is a slice of green heaven, lined with hiking and biking trails. The park also provides access to the famed Barton Springs natural swimming pool and Barton Creek Greenbelt. Find boat rentals, a miniature train, a playground and a botanical garden, too. On weekends from April to early September, admission is $5

https://www.exp1.com/blog/zilker-metropolitan-park-what-to-do-at-austins-best-park/
Have a picnic at one of the park's three shelters, explore the Zilker Playground with little ones, or enjoy the park's volleyball facilities or disc golf course. Whatever you do, you're sure to enjoy a laid-back and distinctively homegrown Austin experience. Most people visit Zilker Park simply to enjoy the fresh air, greenspace, and

https://austinparks.org/park/zilker-park/
The Parks & Rec Pale Ale was created in celebration of Zilker Park's 100th anniversary. Enjoy the Parks & Rec Pale Ale in cans or on draft across Austin to support Austin Parks Foundation! Benefits include (but are not limited to): Bright, Citrusy Pale Ale. On Draft Around Austin. 6 Packs for Home Use. Supports Austin's Parks. ZILKER

https://guidetoaustinarchitecture.com/places/zilker-metropolitan-park/
Zilker Park was first established in 1917, but the area had been attracting people long before. Archeological sites show that Indigenous tribes camped, hunted, and quarried rock here for at least 9,000 years before Europeans arrived. The area was colonized by William Barton around 1837. Barton eventually sold his tract to Andrew Jackson Zilker

https://www.zilker351.org/about-zilker
Zilker Park is Austin's oldest metropolitan park, and if you spend a day exploring the park, you'll uncover many of its stories. Yet, Zilker Park also has a history of discrimination against non-whites and lower-income citizens. Zilker 351 supports a welcoming park culture that ensures access, equity, and inclusion for everyone who visits

https://do512.com/venues/zilker-park
Zilker Park. 2100 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974-6700 Official Website. Upcoming Events. Upcoming Events. Past Events. 290 Followers. Friday Oct 4. Through Oct 13. Austin City Limits Festival.

https://www.mysanantonio.com/lifestyle/travel/article/zilker-metropolitan-park-17917235.php
Parking is free on weekdays, and $5/car on weekends March-September and on holidays. See the park map. Find it: Zilker Metropolitan Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704; 512-974-6700

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2023/06/06/zilker-park-vision-plan-vote-austin-city-council-july-parks-recreation/70258544007/
0:52. Zilker Park is on track for a major facelift, but that is not without opposition from several people in the community. In May, the Austin Parks and Recreation Board approved a vision plan