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Zilker Park - The Jewel in the Heart of Austin
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78746
p: (512) 974-6700
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  • Zilker Park - The Jewel in the Heart of Austin

    Zilker Park offers a variety of amenities for visitors seeking outdoor recreation and cultural experiences. Facilities include three picnic sites and a shelter available for reservations, along with a playscape and a disc golf course for leisure. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy five reservable volleyball courts, while the Zilker Club House caters to events with rental spaces. The park also hosts the Austin Nature and Science Center, providing educational programs for both children and adults.

    Notable attractions within the park feature the Barton Springs Pool, a natural spring-fed pool with a pleasant year-round temperature of 68 degrees, and the McBeth Recreation Center. For those with an interest in horticulture, the Zilker Botanical Gardens showcase the Taniguchi Oriental Garden and the Austin Area Garden Center. The park is also home to the Zilker Caretaker's Cottage and the Zilker Hillside Theatre, which presents a range of performances including the renowned Zilker Summer Musical and Shakespeare in the Park.

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      Daylight Hours
      Free

     Nearby

    • Central Austin Including Downtown, East Austin, North Austin, Northeast Austin / Mueller, Northwest Austin, South Austin, Southeast Austin, Southwest Austin, The Domain, and West Austin

     Suitable For Ages

    • 0-3 Years Old, 3-7 Year Olds, 8-13 Year Olds, Teenagers, and Adults

     Indoor/Outdoor

    • Outdoor

     Misc

    • Exercise and Food Options
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