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 kite festival ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kite contests, foodie delights, and a spectacle of color against the Austin skyline. The ABC Kite Fest returns in April with free fun for the family.

Zilker Metropolitan Park shelters some of the city's most popular attractions – from the Zilker Botanical Gardens to Barton Springs Pool – as well as several athletic fields and plenty of open ...