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

External links

• City of Austin - Parks and Recreation Department: Zilker Metropolitan Park