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About Zilker Park
Welcome to Zilker Park, a sprawling 350+ acre public metropolitan park in the heart of Austin, TX. Home to iconic venues and events, this multi-use oasis hosts everything from the legendary ACL Music Festival to family-friendly gatherings like the Zilker Kite Festival and Trail of Lights. Whether you’re here for a concert at Zilker Hillside Theater, a swim at Barton Springs Pool, or a stroll through the park’s scenic grounds, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and dine.
Need a reliable plan? Secure your seats early for performances at Zilker Hillside Theater (capacity typically 2,500+ with peak crowds up to ~5,000). When big events roll in, on-site parking is limited, so plan to use meters, the Park ATX app, or transit options like CapMetro and park shuttles. For accommodations, nearby hotels such as Royal Sonesta Austin Downtown (about 2 miles away) and Sonesta Simply Suites Austin South (roughly 5 miles away) offer convenient access to the park. We’ve highlighted affiliates for easy booking and dining choices close to the venue to simplify your Austin visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704.
- Park type: Public metropolitan park (multi-use) spanning ~350+ acres; home to major facilities such as Zilker Hillside Theater, Barton Springs Pool, and more.
- Seating: Zilker Hillside Theater has a typical capacity of over 2,500, with crowds up to about 5,000 during peak performances.
- Notable events: Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) held at Zilker Park; Trail of Lights; Zilker Kite Festival (ABC Kite Festival); Blues on the Green; Zilker Holiday Tree Trail of Lights.
- ACL Festival capacity: about 75,000 attendees per day, with roughly 450,000 total over two weekends.
- Parking: On-site parking is limited during large events; parking is managed via meters and Park ATX app; shuttles and designated transit options are encouraged.
- Transit: CapMetro Red Line serves the area; ACL shuttle service from downtown; a seasonal Zilker Loop shuttles park visitors.
- Nearby hotels: Royal Sonesta (Stephen F. Austin) about 2 miles away; Sonesta Simply Suites Austin South about 5 miles away; additional downtown/South Congress options are close by.
- Renamed/demolished: The Zilker Zephyr miniature railway was renamed and revived as the Zilker Eagle in 2023.