Zilker Park
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas, at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres (142 ha) of publicly owned land. Add Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, 2.6 mi away, to a visit. Pleasant highs of 66–82°F mark the mildest months, February, March, April, October and November.
A garden inside Austin
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 96–97°, and about 123 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Austin
Zilker Park is inside Austin, which has 384 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from San Antonio
San Antonio is about 72 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Austin Bergstrom (AUS) has airline service, about 8 miles from Zilker Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Zilker Park
Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in south Austin, Texas, at the juncture of Barton Creek and the Colorado River that comprises over 350 acres (142 ha) of publicly owned land. It is named after its benefactor, Andrew Jackson Zilker, who donated the land to the city in 1917. The land was developed into a park during the Great Depression in the 1930s. Today the park serves as a hub for many recreational activities and the hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake, both of which run next to the park. The large size of the park makes it a capable venue for large-scale events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Zilker Park Kite Festival. The park was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 350 acres
- Elevation
- 489 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Staying near Zilker Park
The nearest towns with places to stay are Austin (384) and Round Rock (43).
- 1Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
- 2Moody Center
- 3Jacob's Well (Texas)
- 4Lake Austin
- 5Lady Bird Lake
- 6Harry Ransom Center
- 7Texas State Cemetery
- 8Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Zilker Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | in town | — | 384 306 hotels · 26 motels · 16 inns & B&Bs · 12 lodges & cabins · 9 hostels · 10 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 1,002,632 | $555K | D |
| Round Rock | 19 mi north | 30 min | 43 36 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 141,282 | $419K | C+ |
| Hudson Bend | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 16 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 4,127 | $678K | — |
| Cedar Park | 17 mi north | 25 min | 18 16 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 79,032 | $514K | B− |
| West Lake Hills | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 3 3 hotels | 3,229 | $1,665K | C− |
| Buda | 14 mi south | 20 min | 10 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 16,166 | $447K | C+ |
| San Marcos | 29 mi south | 45 min | 53 45 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 77,830 | $310K | C− |
| Wimberley | 27 mi southwest | 40 min | 41 12 hotels · 14 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,909 | $551K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Zilker Park
Every place here is under 27 miles away.
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaDarrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
23 mi Stadium & arenaMoody Center
327 mi CaveJacob's Well (Texas)
42 mi LakeLake Austin
54 mi LakeLady Bird Lake
62 mi MuseumHarry Ransom Center
73 mi LandmarkTexas State Cemetery
83 mi MuseumLyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum125K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium: Brint03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Moody Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Jacob's Well (Texas): Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Lake Austin: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Lady Bird Lake: Arvindn on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Harry Ransom Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Texas State Cemetery: WhisperToMe, Public domain · Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum: Enmanuel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Zilker Park, answered
Is Zilker Park in Austin?
Yes. It’s inside Austin, TX.
When is the best time to visit Zilker Park?
February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 66–82°.
How far is Zilker Park from San Antonio?
About 72 miles southwest of San Antonio, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Zilker Park?
Austin Bergstrom (AUS), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Zilker Park?
Austin (in town, 384 places to stay), Round Rock (19 mi, 43 places to stay) and Hudson Bend (14 mi, 16 places to stay).
What locals in Austin say
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.