Zilker Park

Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in western Austin, Texas (near Rollingwood), which comprises over 350 acres of publicly-owned land. It serves as a hub for recreational trails which extend outward from the park around Town Lake and throughout much of the rest of the city.

Attractions also include:

• Barton Springs pool
• Zilker Botanical gardens[?]
• The Zilker Zephyr[?] miniature train
• Zilker Hillside Theater[?]
• Umlauf sculpture garden[?]
• Zilker polo field[?]
• Numerous historical markers and sites, concession stands, and picnic areas.

Events:

• Zilker Park Kite Festival
• Austin City Limits Music Fest
• Annual Rugby Tournament
• Zilker Gardens Festival
• Ballet in the Park
• Freedom Festival and Fireworks
• Zilker Park Fall Jazz Festival
• Zilker Park Tree Lighting and Trail of Lights

External Links

• City of Austin - Parks and Recreation Department: Zilker Metropolitan Park (http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/)