Zilker Metropolitan Park, Public park in Austin, Texas
Zilker Metropolitan Park spans 361 acres at the intersection of Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake, featuring botanical gardens and natural swimming pools.
Andrew Jackson Zilker donated this land to Austin between 1917 and 1931, with proceeds directed to support the local public school system.
The Zilker Hillside Theatre presents outdoor performances throughout the year, including classical music concerts and theatrical productions in the open air.
The park maintains operating hours from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with paid parking stations located at designated areas throughout the grounds.
The Barton Springs Pool maintains a constant temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year due to natural underground springs.
Address: Austin, TX 78746
Phone: +(512)9746700
Website: https://austintexas.gov/department/zilker-metropolitan-park
GPS coordinates: 30.26698,-97.77297
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:17
Austin bears no resemblance to any other Texas city. Here, music escapes from bars before dusk, food trucks mingle with concert halls, and parks stretch to the Colorado River. As Texas's capital and self-proclaimed live music capital, the city brings together students, artists, and travelers seeking that unique energy found only here. Between its museums, natural swimming pools, and vibrant neighborhoods, Austin is explored on foot, by bike, or to the sound of a guitar. From Zilker Park to the Capitol, from South Congress to East Sixth Street, each place tells a part of this free and inventive local culture. A city apart, balancing nature, creativity, and the simple pleasure of outdoor living.
Deep Eddy Pool
1 km
Barton Springs Municipal Pool
359 m
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum
785 m
Seaholm Power Plant
1.7 km
Block 185
2 km
Zilker Botanical Garden
262 m
Zach Theatre
1.5 km
James D. Pfluger Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge
1.6 km
Lamar Boulevard Bridge
1.6 km
West Line Historic District
516 m
Shadow Lawn Historic District
516 m
West Fifth Street Bridge at Shoal Creek
2 km
Spring
1.8 km
South Austin Museum of Popular Culture
1.9 km
A. J. Jernigan House
1.6 km
Sheeks-Robertson House
1.3 km
Deep Eddy Municipal Pool
1.1 km
Barton Springs
396 m
Lou Neff Point
1.1 km
Campbell's Hole
1.4 km
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
1.7 km
Zilker Park Clubhouse
817 m
Zilker Park Historic District
471 m
Ashford McGill House (Zilker Park Refectory)
719 m
Union Pacific Railroad Bridge
1.8 km
Las Ventanas
1.6 km
Austin River-Skyline View
1.3 km
Jolin Lookout
703 mReviews
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