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Zilker: gardens, springs and a park with history

Zilker’s name connects a neighborhood and one of Austin’s major public parks. The city’s park and garden pages offer several distinct destinations, from themed gardens to Barton Springs, with a history shaped by land donations and New Deal-era work.

Austin Texas Things editorial research · imported 2026-09-14. Source check dates are shown below.

City of Austin Neighborhood Planning Area Status — checked 2026-09-05
Zilker Metropolitan Park | Austin Parks and Recreation | AustinTexas.gov — checked 2026-09-05
Zilker Botanical Garden | Austin Parks and Recreation | AustinTexas.gov — checked 2026-09-05
Zilker Park Improvements | Austin Parks and Recreation | AustinTexas.gov — checked 2026-09-05

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