The new Violet Crown Trail Mile Zero Trailhead and Education Pavilion opens on November 15, 2025. Learn more about it’s journey from concept to completion here.

Zilker Park belongs to all the people of Austin. And every memory made and every story told contributes to its legacy. To celebrate the many voices that make Zilker Park so special, Zilker 351 is launching a Guest Blogger Series. We begin with Holly Hawk, Executive Director of the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, whose story reflects the deep connection so many of us feel for Austin’s most beloved park.