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Zilker Metropolitan Park

2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746 (South Austin)
512-472-4914
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Ranked #10 of 170 attractions in Austin
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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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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58 reviews 58 reviews
23 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Other than the huge open space for relaxing, pic-nicing or just hanging with friends, there's access to an awesome lake for paddle boarding, canoeing, etc. There are load of trails for biking, running and walking. There is an amazing pool. You can spend an entire day exploring this park. It's awesome!

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Costa Mesa, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW via mobile

Overall a very unique and fun place to visit. Went to the botanical garden, the pool, and checked out the train. Would recommend train for kids and adults with kids but no so much for adults on their own.

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Memphis, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 NEW via mobile

Went there repeatedly. The botanical garden was very nice, and they have swans in the park. You can renta boat or bike; nice outdoor pastime.

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Austin, Texas
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30 reviews 30 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 NEW

The wee bugs love it and we feel like it is one of the cleanest parks I've ever been too! Really enjoy it and you will too. It's one of the first parks we've seen that features 'musical' instruments built in as toys. Awesome!

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Austin, Texas
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26 attraction reviews
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Traffic, no parking, dead grass and off-limits zones. The park has been loved to death unfortunately. I can only hope the City will consider turning the park back over for the enjoyment of residents and visitors instead of selling it out for special events.

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California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Large park with a train that takes you around. Be aware that the train ride will shut down early if there aren't too many people around. The natural waters of the Barton Springs pool are wonderful. Its incredible to see a natural pool the size of more than two Olympic pools. Its just $3 apiece to walk down to the... More

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Buchanan Dam, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

I'm a photographer and love to capture the small world inside plants and flowers that most people don't see. Highly recommended.

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Houston, Texas
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8 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Clean, very large park in the heart of the downtown Austin. Open air and plenty of green! Park is on both sides of the street. Free parking!

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New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

With a $2.00 entrance fee, you can't beat this place! There is much to experience as you walk through the various sections of the park. Go at your own pace and enjoy all that this lovely pocket park offers.

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Wellington
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9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Quiet, safe and beautiful. Gives you a real feel for Austin. I didn't go in the swimming area becasue it was too cold out but it sure looked like it would be great

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