Tara M.
7/11/2009
Zilker Nature Preserve used to include all of Zilker Park before Mopac existed now it is about 65 acres. The main trail head is located at the curve in Barton Springs Rd under and just west of...
Zilker Nature Preserve
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302 Nature Center Dr
Austin, TX 78746
The Austin Parks Foundation collaborates with the community to enhance public parks, trails, and green spaces through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy, and financial support. Their mission is to create vibrant, accessible outdoor spaces that improve the quality of life for every Austinite.
Through various initiatives, including volunteer opportunities, the foundation empowers community leaders and funds projects aimed at developing and maintaining Austin's nearly 400 parks. Their commitment to fostering community engagement and investment in local green spaces makes them a vital part of the city's identity as a place where parks truly enrich the urban experience.
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Austin G.
3/15/2022
Open daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. is a nature preserve gifted to the city in the early 20th century. It became the city's first nature preserve and it's a good one. With parking nearby, it's just...
Ian G.
6/3/2012
Like a mini zoo, sorry, without the elephants. There's a central pond fed by a small creek and frequented by various birds, all bathing, frolicking, acting tough. Nearby, there's a circle of...
Jennifer Y.
5/16/2012
Not the kind of preserve you would expect from a state like California but considering that you are still in Texas?? It is a pretty nice little preservation of nature. There is no sea life, or...
Cris G.
5/26/2011
Is there anything better than wild Central Texas? It's easy to feel lost out there, but that's the nice thing about being in town. You're going to get to an edge soon enough. If you enjoy...
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