Zilker Park Stewardship

Many of Austin’s favorite outdoor locations, activities, programs, and special events are located within the 351 acres of Zilker Metropolitan Park. As the city’s population increases, comprehensive planning and stewardship are needed to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy an ecologically healthy Zilker Park.

Protecting Zilker’s Unique Ecology

Located at the juncture of Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park is incredibly rich and diverse in terms of its ecological features and the animal and plant life it supports. In 2021, the Barton Springs Conservancy commissioned the Siglo Group’s Zilker Park Natural Resource Inventory & Management Guidelines as a planning resource to ensure the long-term ecological health of Zilker Park. It catalogs the park’s natural resources and offers management strategies to address increased park visitation. Read the Siglo Group’s Inventory to learn more about the ecology of Zilker Park.