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    Zilker Metropolitan Park: Tours & Tickets

    901 Reviews
    #13 of 304 things to do in Austin
    Nature & Parks, Gardens
    Open Now: 05:00 - 22:00
    2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
    Open today: 05:00 - 22:00
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    Home to Barton Springs, the Zilker Eagle, a large playscape, and four hundred acres of sports fields and woodlands, Zilker Park is a popular weekend destination.
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    2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
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    1 - 10 of 843 reviews
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Huge park

    The park is just in the outskirts of downtown Austin. The botanical garden and the zoo are nearby as well as the Burton Spring and the municipal pool. Take a pack lunch with you and enjoy the day there.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank Patricia032
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Over grown

    I was here many many years ago... it was beautiful then. It’s still kept pretty clean but the views are not what they used to be. No one has trimmed trees or weeds or vines in years and you can’t see the beautiful river between...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank zonkey99
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Lovely P;ace to Wander

    We enjoyed rambling around this urban park. We enjoyed the film and water conservation activities at the Barton Springs Pool which was not open when we were there.The best part was the Botanical Gardens. We learned so much there.

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Syrel D
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great mid-week

    A friend and I went to Zilker Metropolitan Park on a Thursday in late September. We discovered the beautiful crystal clear Barton Springs Pool is closed on Thursdays 9 am to 7 pm. We looked at it through the fence. Next, we went to Zilker...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank M J
    Reviewed 1 September 2019
    Took family on river kayak float!

    Zilker park in Austin if full of amazing things to do. Today we decided to rent a couple of Kayaks and boat out to the lake and back. It was only $30 for a singe and double for the time we used them. Water was...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank mddben6
    Reviewed 25 August 2019 via mobile
    Nice Green Space Near Downtown

    Nice place to take a dog off leash or people watch. Lots of people playing pick up or organized soccer games, and a nice sand volleyball area. Parking can sometimes be a challenge. Great location near downtown, and easily accessible from Mopac.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank CharlieinTexas
    Reviewed 11 August 2019
    RELAXING KAYAK STROLL

    Absolutely a beautiful relaxing place for kayaking. The views are spectacular and the water is refreshing. It was 100 degrees but the breeze and cool water kept us cool. We will definitely take advantage of Zilker Park on our next visit!

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank viola694
    Reviewed 7 August 2019
    Scooted through on electric scooters and it's beautiful!

    I wish we had more time to spend here. We went over the bridge on the way from downtown Austin to get get Lick Ice Cream and the park was truly amazing with great views of the whole city.

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank Emily M
    Reviewed 6 August 2019
    Nice raid

    It is a lovely place to travel, ANY time of the year, a canoe ride on the Springs, shopping, just seating and enjoying the nature, all it is great

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank SraGlover
    Reviewed 29 July 2019 via mobile
    Loved it

    Went there with my husband and we loved it! Such a nice park. Ot was crowded but not overwhelming. We saw many doggos around and that made us happy lol.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank nacpb
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    KayDarlene
    1 August 2019|
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    Response from steven v | Reviewed this property |
    I know I saw rentals of all sizes, they have canoes too, which is easier to find than a 3 person kayak, make sure you watch the Bats!!!!
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    Traveler183563
    31 August 2018|
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    Response from glennroid | Reviewed this property |
    That's a great time to go and kids that age will love Zilker.
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    CoOlJoSh
    17 July 2018|
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    Response from Teresa C | Reviewed this property |
    It's 7 miles from the Hill of Life (at the end) to Zilker park where the Barton Creek Greenbelt trail begins. It's 4 hours for an average hiker
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