Zilker Metropolitan Park
9.1Friend Score / 10#3 of 8 Parks & Outdoors in Austin
free
Known foriconicurban parkriversidedog-friendly
Austin's most beloved urban park stretches 351 acres along the Colorado River and Barton Creek, offering open meadows, disc golf, kayak rentals, and the beloved Barton Springs Pool within its grounds. The park hosts ACL Fest and Kite Festival, making it a cultural anchor as much as a green space. Parking is notoriously difficult on weekends, so biking or taking a rideshare is wise. It's the closest thing Austin has to Central Park.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
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| Last verified | July 16, 2026 |
Friend Score
9.1/10- Value10.0
- iconic9.5
- excellence9.0
- Crowd level8.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility7.5
Nearby in Ask Austin
- Barton Springs PoolPark0.39 km · 5 min walk
- Deep Eddy PoolBeach1.1 km · 14 min walk
- Auditorium Shores / Butler ParkPark2.09 km · 26 min walk
- LoroRestaurant2.14 km · 27 min walk
- Pease District ParkPark2.6 km · 33 min walk
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