This 351-acre park is affectionately referred to as Austin's "crown jewel." Its vast grounds include Barton Springs Pool, the Zilker Hillside Theatre (home to Shakespeare in the park), the Zilker ...

Zilker Metropolitan Park shelters some of the city's most popular ... the water's edge and passes by plenty of places to relax and picnic. Part of the trail is a 1.3-mile boardwalk, which offers ...

Numerous other parks line the lake, offering everything from picnic tables and hiking trails ... The Austin City Limits Music Festival transforms Zilker Park for the first two weekends in October.