Zilker Park
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 974-6700
- Hours:
- Daily 5am-10pm
Editorial Review for Zilker Park – by Joshua Hinsdale
In Short
Just a stone's throw from downtown, this is the place for hiking, canoeing, picnicking and more outdoor activities. Kites color the sky at the annual kite festival and little goblins trick-or-treat around the grounds on Halloween. At Christmas, walk the Trail of Lights or take a spin under the famous Zilker Tree. Sports enthusiasts enjoy sand volleyball courts and soccer and rugby fields. The Botanical Gardens offer walking paths and the beautiful Taniguchi Oriental Garden.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe north side of Zilker Park makes a great starting point for a walk on the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail.
The ExtrasRide through the park aboard the Zilker Zephyr; weather permitting. It operates year-round, seven days a week. Or rent a canoe at Zilker Park Boat Rentals.
When to GoThe Zilker Hillside Theater hosts evening music, dance and theater performances.
Look GoodThe Zilker Christmas tree is illuminated the first Sunday of December and the Trail of Lights starts the second Sunday of the month.
User Reviews for Zilker Park
05/08/2006 Posted by travia
The only problem I have with Zilker is that the playground is extremely small for such a large park not to mention the abundance of traffic.The park doesn't have a seesaws, not enough swings, merry go round etc... While I've noticed that most parks have done away with the things mentioned above it seems that there would be other things in place of them. I do love that they have an operating train for the kids and beautiful scenery which almost makes up for the flaws noted.
Pros: Train, canoeing/kayaking
Cons: playground is lacking
01/05/2004 Posted by nathanstull_citysearch
I like how you can do pretty much everything here: hike, bike, swim, play sports, barbecue, ride a train--you name it. It's also the perfect spot to park your car and jump on the Lake Austin trail.
Schedule
| 09/26/2008 | Austin City Limits Music Festival | |
| 09/27/2008 | Austin City Limits Music Festival | |
| 09/28/2008 | Austin City Limits Music Festival | |
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