Zilker Park, Austin

Name: Zilker Park
Address: Austin, United States

#97 among attractions in Austin

Relax in park, Park

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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 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. Today the park serves as a hub for many recreational activities and the hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake, both of which run next to the park. The large size of the park makes it a capable venue for large-scale events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Zilker Park Kite Festival. The park was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. ()

Built: 1917 (107 years ago)Elevation: 459 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°15'49"N, 97°46'36"W

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South Austin (Barton Hills)Austin United States

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Zilker Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Botanical Garden, Deep Eddy Pool, Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum.

~1920 ftE
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Barton Springs Pool, Austin
10 min walk • Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas.
0.5 miNE
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin
13 min walk • The Zilker Botanical Garden is a botanical garden of varied topography located on the south bank of the Colorado River at 2220 Barton Springs Road, near downtown Austin, Texas, United States.
0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Body of water
Deep Eddy Pool, Austin
24 min walk • Deep Eddy Pool is a historic, man-made swimming pool in Austin, Texas. Deep Eddy is the oldest swimming pool in Texas and features a bathhouse built during the Depression era by the Works Progress Administration.
0.7 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, Austin
17 min walk • The Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, stylized as the UMLAUF, is a museum and outdoor sculpture garden centered on the artistic works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf. Located at 605 Azie Morton Road in the Zilker neighborhood of Austin, Texas, the garden is adjacent to Austin's Zilker Park.
1.4 miSW
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Barton Creek Greenbelt, Austin
36 min walk • The Barton Creek Greenbelt located in Austin, Texas is managed by the City of Austin's Park and Recreation Department. The Greenbelt is a 7.25-mile stretch of public land that begins at Zilker Park and stretches South/Southwest to the final section commonly referred to as "The...
0.6 miE
30°15'51"N • 97°46'3"W
Zilker Park, Austin
15 min walk • Park, Playground
1.2 miE
Bridge
Lamar Boulevard Bridge, Austin
31 min walk • The Lamar Boulevard Bridge is a historic arch bridge carrying Texas State Highway Loop 343 over Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas, United States.
1.2 miE
Bridge, View point
Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Austin
31 min walk • The James D. Pfluger Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge is a shared use bridge for pedestrians and cyclists spanning Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, Texas. Opened in 2001, the bridge connects the north and south sides of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and features an unusual "double curve" design.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
South Austin Popular Culture Center, Austin
28 min walk • The Austin Museum of Popular Culture is a Texas 501 nonprofit organisation dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting art and memorabilia that reflect Austin's eclectic contributions to popular culture worldwide.
~1110 ftE
Park
Violet Crown Trail, Austin
6 min walk • The Violet Crown Trail is a 30-mile pedestrian and cycling trail in Austin, Texas. Established in 2006 by the Hill Country Conservancy, the trail follows Barton Creek from Zilker Park and Mopac Expressway southwestward before finally terminating at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
0.5 miSW
Neighbourhood, Queen Anne architecture
South River City, Austin
12 min walk • South River City is a community located in Austin, Texas. Also frequently called Travis Heights, the neighborhood is located south of the city's urban core, just below Lake Lady Bird in South Austin. The area encompasses a portion of ZIP code 78704.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zilker Park?

Nearby attractions include Old West Austin Historic District, Austin (1 min walk), West Line Historic District, Austin (1 min walk), Violet Crown Trail, Austin (6 min walk), South River City, Austin (12 min walk).

How to get to Zilker Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zilker Park:

Train

Zilker Zephyr (10 min walk)
Austin (32 min walk)

Bus

2500 Lake Austin • Lines: 663 (28 min walk)
2531 Lake Austin • Lines: 663 (28 min walk)