Getting to Zilker Park
Address, walking and biking routes, CapMetro transit, parking, and rideshare — everything you need to reach the park with ease.
2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Use this address for navigation only. The park spans 351 acres along Lady Bird Lake, so entrances and parking vary depending on where you're headed.
Choose how you'll arrive
Every approach works — pick the one that fits your day. On busy days, leaving the car at home is often the smoothest option.
Arrive on foot or two wheels
Perimeter sidewalks and bike paths reach the park, and MetroBike stations sit nearby. Zilker connects to the Lady Bird Lake trail and the Barton Creek greenbelt, so you can roll right in from across central Austin.
Take transit to the park
CapMetro buses serve the area around Zilker. Use the CapMetro Trip Planner to map your route, and pair a bus trip with MetroBike to cover the last stretch on a bike.
CapMetro Trip Planner↗Drive and park nearby
Surface lots serve the park, plus several “park and walk” lots a short stroll away. Parking is limited and fills early on busy days, weekends, and during events — arrive early or have a backup plan.
See the parking map→Park once, ride the loop
The free Zilker Loop shuttle runs summer weekends and holidays, noon to 6 p.m. through Labor Day, stopping at the Stratford lot, Barton Springs Pool, the Hillside Theater and Violet Crown trailhead, and the Botanical Garden about every 20 minutes.
Zilker Loop details↗Get dropped right off
Rideshare is an easy, low-stress way to reach Zilker, especially on busy days. Pickup and drop-off zones can shift during large events, so check your app and any event signage for the current spot.
Parking around Zilker
Parking lots around the park at a glance — tap any pin for details and directions.
Big event? Check before you go.
During festivals and large gatherings, traffic patterns, parking, and rideshare zones change — and shuttles are sometimes added. Plans set by the City of Austin and event organizers take priority, so always check the official event website for the latest access details.
Getting here, answered
The travel and parking questions visitors ask us most.
Zilker Park's visitor address is 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, about two miles from downtown Austin along Lady Bird Lake. This address is for navigation only — it is not a mailing or administrative address.
Now that you know the way in
Plan the rest of your visit — springs, trails, gardens, and the events filling the park while you're here.