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Zilker Metropolitan Park
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Downtown
view website2100 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
512-974-6700
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age Kids
Pre-Teens & Teens
Zilker Metropolitan Park Description
Austin's 351-acre park is a favorite among little kids, a place where the much-loved miniature train ride is a local rite of passage. Tours on the adorable and aptly named Zilker Zephyr (512-478-8286) make 25-minute loops around the park. It's a perfect sunny-day diversion and a great way to get the lay of the land, and at $1.75 per kid, an oft-repeated adventure. Self-motoring visitors on the park's Bike and Hike trail can enjoy the 10-mile stretch along the lake (recently renamed in honor of Lady Bird Johnson) on all manner of wheels -- trike, bike, and stroller -- or on foot.
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Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: An absolutely perfect diversion for a lazy afternoon.
Planning Notes
- Hit the playground. In addition to the train and Barton Springs, this section of the sprawling park includes a climbing playscape.
- Go for the parties. Festivals held here include the giant annual Kite Festival (generally held in March) and the summertime Shakespeare Festival.
- Zephyr hours vary. Call to make sure it's running when you want to visit.
Just the Facts
Hours: Park is open daily
Fees: Under $10
Recommended Time: 3 4 hours
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