Originally planned as an industrial area for rice and flour mills, the land now known as Zilker Park was fortunately preserved for all to enjoy.

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 ...

Nestled in Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Springs Pool has been a favorite swimming hole for locals and out-of-towners for generations. Native Americans used the springs for thousands of years ...

Zilker Park is sort of like Austin's version of Central Park—a large, popular spot where all types of people gather to ...

Shield Ranch covers 10% of the Barton Spring Watershed ... is more than four times the size of Zilker Park. At the time, members of the family said they wanted the land, which is bordered by ...

Sip on a Root Beer soda, Orange Cream soda, or Zilker Park Cola (just not at Barton Springs Pool, where glass is prohibited), made from 100% pure cane sugar and water from the very springs once ...

Day 1 Nestled in Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Springs Pool has been a favorite swimming hole for locals and out-of-towners for generations. Native Americans used the springs for thousands of ...

The Zilker Eagle — the miniature train in Zilker Park — has resumed daily operations after a schedule reduction over the ...

He did in 1917, and Zilker Park was born. In the 1930s ... For others, the lure of Barton Springs Pool can be irresistible. Look up as kites swarm the sky for the annual spring ABC Kite Festival ...