Zilker Park - Austin, Texas
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DougK
N 30° 16.031 W 097° 46.235
14R E 618260 N 3349031
Zilker Metropolitan Park is considered "Austin's most-loved park." This 351-acre park is home to Barton Springs and a variety of recreation opportunities and hosts special events for individuals and families.
Waymark Code: WMMWYE
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2014
Views: 5
Zilker Park could be considered the heart of Austin recreation, with Barton Springs being the highlight. With many expansive open fields, the parks attracts enthusiasts of soccer, volleyball, polo and disc golf. The park is home to the annual Zilker Kite Festival and the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Zilker Park is named after Andrew Jackson Zilker and the park is a National Registered Historic District.
Some of the highlight areas within the park are:
Some of the many events held at Zilker Park include:
- Zilker Park Kite Festival
- Austin City Limits Music Festival
- Annual Rugby Tournament
- Zilker Gardens Festival
- Ballet in the Park
- Blues on the Green
- Freedom Festival and Fireworks
- Zilker Park Fall Jazz Festival
- Zilker Park Tree Lighting and Trail of Lights
- Austin Shakespeare Festival
- Annual Summer Musical (broadway musical) in the park
- Barton Springs diving championship
More info about Zilker Park
Name: Zilker Park
Street Location: Barton Springs Road
Local Municipality: Austin
State/Province, etc.: Texas
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Andrew Jackson Zilker
Date Established: 1930s
Picnic Facilities: Picnic Tables, Shelters
Recreational Facilities:
Children's Playground
Miniature Train
Swimming and Diving
Hiking
Open field sports
Disc Golf
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Umlauf Sculpture Garden, Philosopher's Rock
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Barton Creek, Colorado River
Special Events: See list in Long Description
Traditional Geocaches:
GCJ3YD - Shameless Dedication #3 There's a Frog in my Soup
GCKNB2 - En
GC24T91 - Capitol Area Council, Cache to Eagle #1
GC2KEM8 - Festivus
GC2MPXE - sUP
GC2N94Y - Party at the Moon Tower #15
GC3BNFZ - Firefly #1 - Serenity
GC3T2TY - A Shady History
GC43V4Z - Off The Beaten Path
GC568HP - Mom's Greenbelt Hide
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
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