# Zilker Metropolitan Park in Austin, Texas

        Spanning over 350 acres, Zilker Metropolitan Park is Austin's oldest and most popular park. Known as the city's communal backyard, it offers natural spring swimming, lush gardens, and scenic views of Lady Bird Lake.

        ## Facts

        - Category: Parks and outdoors
        - Best for: nature, history, views, families, photography, solo_travel
        - Address: 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
        - Canonical URL: https://gydeinfo.com/austin/places/zilker-metropolitan-park/

        ## Sources

        - Claim source: [Zilker Metropolitan Park | AustinTexas.gov - City of Austin](https://www.austintexas.gov/parks/locations/zilker-metropolitan-park); source_type=official; allowed_use=canonical_data
- Claim source: [Austin Travel Guide 2025 - Trip Canvas - AAA](https://www.aaa.com/tripcanvas/article/austin-travel-guide-2025-CM1462); source_type=manual; allowed_use=facts_with_citation
- Claim source: [Austin, TX City Parks Guide | Trails, Views & Outdoor Fun](https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/blog/post/city-parks/); source_type=manual; allowed_use=facts_with_citation
- Claim source: [Best Parks in Austin - USA TODAY 10BEST](https://10best.usatoday.com/travel/best-parks-austin-tx/); source_type=manual; allowed_use=facts_with_citation
- Claim source: [The Ultimate Guide to Your First Time in Austin - GetYourGuide](https://www.getyourguide.com/explorer/austin-ttd32477/first-time-in-austin/); source_type=manual; allowed_use=facts_with_citation

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        ## Machine-readable evidence

        - Evidence JSON: https://gydeinfo.com/austin/places/zilker-metropolitan-park.evidence.json
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