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Zilker Park

 

Zilker Park

Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in western Austin, Texas (near Rollingwood), which comprises over 350 acres (1.4 km²) 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

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