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Zilker Metropolitan Park is a recreational area in western Austin, Texas (near Rollingwood), which comprises over 350 acres (1.4 km²) of publicly-owned land. It serves as a hub for recreational trails which extend outward from the park around Town Lake and throughout much of the rest of the city.
Attractions also include:
- Barton Springs pool
- Zilker Botanical gardens
- The Zilker Zephyr miniature train
- Zilker Hillside Theater
- Umlauf sculpture garden
- Zilker polo field
- Numerous historical markers and sites, concession stands, and picnic areas.
Events:
- Zilker Park Kite Festival
- Austin City Limits Music Fest
- Annual Rugby Tournament
- Zilker Gardens Festival
- Ballet in the Park
- Freedom Festival and Fireworks
- Zilker Park Fall Jazz Festival
- Zilker Park Tree Lighting and Trail of Lights
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