Zilker Park is an incredible gem located in South Austin.  Zilker Park boasts a wealth of amazing amenities including: a giant multi-use green space that features an off leash dog park and volleyball courts, the gorgeous cold spring fed Barton Springs Pool, boat and kayak rentals, the lovely Zilker Botanical Gardens, the Austin Nature and Science Theater, the Zilker Hillside Theater (which offers a free musical theater production each summer), the Zilker Zephyr (a family friendly mini train), and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden.  The park hosts various exceptional events all year including: Austin City Limits, Zilker Park Kite Festival, The Trail of Lights, Blues on the Green, and much more! If you are just visiting or live in Austin year-round, Zilker Park is a wonderful place to have fun, relax, and enjoy the natural beauty Austin has to offer!