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Zilker Metropolitan Park

2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
512-472-4914
Ranked #6 of 176 attractions in Austin
4.5 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Parks, Gardens
Activities: Swimming, Biking, Walking
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Boston, Massachusetts
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Get out to the river and rent a kayak or a canoe. This is not to be missed. The water is very clean, unlike any urban river that I've ever seen. You can sometimes even see turtles along the edges of the river. The view from the river towards downtown Austin is also pretty nice. If you're lucky, a freight... More

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Dallas, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Lots to do and good facilities. Fun place to spend an afternoon More

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Corpus Christi
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Zilker Park is a great urban getaway on the south side of Town Lake.There are a variety of activities from kids playgrounds to theatre to live music concerts in a variety of styles.THis is a nice break from the traffic,which has intensified greatly in Austin over the past decade.Recommended.Especially when the weather is nice! More

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Austin, Texas
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

this park is very lovely, Lots to do with your kids. Bring a picnic and enjoy. The botanical garden is great! More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

A huge, green space to hang out and enjoy the weather. There are sand volleyball courts (sometimes with league competitions going on) and it's also a popular spot to fly kites or play any sports for that matter. We just hung out and people-watched but it's a great way to spend any good weather day. More

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Corpus Christi, Texas
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

What a wonderful park. So alive with activities. Makes you want to go home and find a lovely place in your own town to spend the day. Kudos to Austin, Tx More

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Beaufort, South Carolina
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

WOW! This is one of the best parks I've been to. I wish I lived in Austin as I'd spend many days here just enjoying it. More

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Galveston Island, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Vibrant. Lots of people. Clean, lots to do for everyone - even dogs! More

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Dallas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Great park to do a lot of outdoor stuff. Highly recommended. More

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Richmond, Virginia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

This is a busy, beautiful park nestled along the river. Just a great place to walk, jog or sit and read a book. If you like people watching this is a fun spot. More

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