Small kids will enjoy the train that circles the park. Playground in same area. Adults and kids can walk the wide pathway throughout the area. Seasonal events include a Kite Flying Festival. Bikes for rent & bike tours available. Attached to downtown Austin. Locals run & walk the trails daily. Canoes available. Food and snow cones available. Large paddle boats... More

There are big fields to play with your dog or fly a kite, Barton Springs is right there as well as some places to rent Kayaks for Town Lake. They put on events like the Kite Festival or Trail of Lights that end up becoming outrageously crowded very fast. Whatever you do, it'll have a great backdrop of the Austin... More

We had a beautiful weekend at Zilker Metro Park! Rented a canoe and had a leisurely paddle on the river. The wildlife was out in force. We saw the most beautiful cranes and a mated pair of swans on a little tree island, the female sitting in a huge nest! Most beautiful thing I've ever seen. There was also a... More

Nice park in the middle of town. Beautiful lake and well cared for trails to walk, run or bike.Several places had boat rental (paddle boats, kayaks and canoes). Great for anyone at any age.

A park where you can enjoy nature, people watching, walk/bike on the trail, stroll down the Barton Springs Pool, ride the miniature train, go kayaking, visit the sculpture and Japanese garden, play frisbee/football/volleyball, or just plain chilling out by the picnic table. A must visit when you're in the area.

Some local friends invited us to play a round of disc golf at Zilker Park on a lovely morning in Austin. Once we got the hang of it, we really enjoyed the game and the beauty of the Park. Lots of trees and room to run around flinging the modified Frisbees that are used for the game. A full 18... More

Looks like lots of local families visit here - several birthday parties taking place. Park is well maintained and lots for the little kids to do, including a sno-cone / ice-cream restaurant with seating, a train ride for the kids (this gets really busy and you may have to wait to get on) and a child's play area. Pavilions also... More

This is a beautiful park situated just south of downtown Austin. Lots of wide open spaces for picnics, playing, etc. The park has two sides - the west side is located right next to the river and provides access to both the river and a running trail. The east side of the park includes the Barton Springs Pool. Highly recommend.

At the heart of the city is Zilker Park. Just off Town Lake, it encompasses Barton Springs Pool, soccer fields, sand volleyball and acreage of open grass for kites, kids, and coolers! People bring dogs and babies, radio controlled planes, footballs and frisbees, hula hoops and yoga mats to Zilker. The skyline of Austin is in the distance. This is... More