Zilker Park Historic District - Austin, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
N 30° 15.923 W 097° 45.967
14R E 618691 N 3348836
Zilker Park is home to Barton Springs and many recreational activities in Austin.
Waymark Code: WMMX81
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
Views: 6

In 1917, benefactor Andrew Jackson Zilker, donated this land to the city of Austin. It was developed into the park during the Great Depression in the 1930s. The park serves as a central point for many recreational activities.
Street address:
2100 Barton Springs Road
Austin, Texas USA
78704


County / Borough / Parish: Travis

Year listed: 1997

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924

Historic function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture, Transportation

Current function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture, Transportation

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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