Zilker Park shuttle hopes to help alleviate traffic in area
Austin Parks and Recreation has launched a pilot program and is offering a free weekend shuttle to one of Austin's most popular spots.
Austin Parks and Recreation has launched a pilot program and is offering a free weekend shuttle to one of Austin's most popular spots.
Austin Parks offering free weekend shuttle to Zilker Park from One Texas Center
The program will start on Saturday, June 25 and run until Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5.
The program will start on Saturday, June 25 and run until Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 5.
Man arrested for firing gun at group, allegedly planned mass shooting in Austin
Police arrested 34-year-old Louis Garcia on June 16 for outstanding warrants while he was walking toward the area of Zilker Park. At the time of his arrest, police say Garcia had a .22 caliber rifle and ammunition.
Police arrested 34-year-old Louis Garcia on June 16 for outstanding warrants while he was walking toward the area of Zilker Park. At the time of his arrest, police say Garcia had a .22 caliber rifle and ammunition.
Free summer music series Blues on the Green returns to Zilker Park
Blues on the Green 2022 is just days away! The free music series will run June 14-15 and July 19-20.
Blues on the Green 2022 is just days away! The free music series will run June 14-15 and July 19-20.
Austin Shakespeare presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in Zilker Park
“Free Shakespeare in Zilker Park” is back with the romantic comedy that tells the story of young lovers made crazy by fairy tinkering.
“Free Shakespeare in Zilker Park” is back with the romantic comedy that tells the story of young lovers made crazy by fairy tinkering.
SZA, Kacey Musgraves, Red Hot Chili Peppers to headline ACL 2022
Week One will be held October 7-9 and Week Two will be held October 14-16. The Chicks, SZA, and Kacey Musgraves are also scheduled to perform.
Week One will be held October 7-9 and Week Two will be held October 14-16. The Chicks, SZA, and Kacey Musgraves are also scheduled to perform.
Interactive art experience The Surreal Garden at Zilker Botanical Garden
The community will get to experience Zilker Botanical Garden in a whole new light as the space is transformed by neon, fantastical art pieces.
The community will get to experience Zilker Botanical Garden in a whole new light as the space is transformed by neon, fantastical art pieces.
City of Austin wants public's help with Zilker Park improvements
The City of Austin is asking for the public's help in choosing a plan for Zilker Park improvements. Austinites can give their feedback on proposed changes via a survey through April 10.
The City of Austin is asking for the public's help in choosing a plan for Zilker Park improvements. Austinites can give their feedback on proposed changes via a survey through April 10.
Austin Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park on Sunday, April 3
Let’s go fly a kite! The ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park in Austin on Sunday, April 3. Bring your family, and a kite, any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Let’s go fly a kite! The ABC Kite Fest returns to Zilker Park in Austin on Sunday, April 3. Bring your family, and a kite, any time from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Zilker Vision Plan aims to enhance and restore Zilker park, community input needed
The Zilker Vision Plan community survey is available online until March 31. The plan includes many proposed changes to Zilker Metropolitan Park.
The Zilker Vision Plan community survey is available online until March 31. The plan includes many proposed changes to Zilker Metropolitan Park.
APD's Operation Blue Santa toy drop-off held at Zilker Park
Normally, the Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade is the largest contributor, bringing in batches of donated gifts. However, this year and last year it was canceled due to COVID-19.
Normally, the Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade is the largest contributor, bringing in batches of donated gifts. However, this year and last year it was canceled due to COVID-19.
APD releases no refusal stats for weekend one of ACL Music Festival
Of the 33 arrests made during the initiative, over 80 percent of them started as 911 calls for service which included 15 collisions, according to police.
Of the 33 arrests made during the initiative, over 80 percent of them started as 911 calls for service which included 15 collisions, according to police.
Men arrested for stealing cellphones during the ACL Music Festival
The suspects would bump into the victims they were targeting and then get into arguments with them. They would remove sim cards from stolen cell phones so they couldn't be tracked.
The suspects would bump into the victims they were targeting and then get into arguments with them. They would remove sim cards from stolen cell phones so they couldn't be tracked.
Young artists asked to enter Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest
Artists ages 5-10 can enter and the top three winners from each category will be publicly recognized and get to help light the Zilker Holiday Tree.
Artists ages 5-10 can enter and the top three winners from each category will be publicly recognized and get to help light the Zilker Holiday Tree.
Billie Eilish calls out Texas over abortion law during performance in Austin: 'I'm sick and tired of old men'
The star also had choice words for climate change deniers.
The star also had choice words for climate change deniers.
ACL Festival delays Friday start due to weather, impacts on Zilker Park
In a post on social media, ACL said the decision was made due to the inclement weather overnight. The gates will now open at 3 p.m.
In a post on social media, ACL said the decision was made due to the inclement weather overnight. The gates will now open at 3 p.m.
Pharmacies, clinics offer rapid COVID-19 testing for ACL attendees
Austin-area pharmacies and clinics are stepping up to provide COVID-19 tests for those needing one to attend the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Austin-area pharmacies and clinics are stepping up to provide COVID-19 tests for those needing one to attend the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
City approves ACL Music Festival's COVID health & safety plan
While Austin City Limits Music Festival's plan was approved, officials say final approval of the event “is still contingent on the ability to support the healthcare and safety system.”
While Austin City Limits Music Festival's plan was approved, officials say final approval of the event “is still contingent on the ability to support the healthcare and safety system.”
Could more Austin events be put on hold because of COVID-19?
With less than two months to go, all signs point to Austin City Limits Music Festival still taking over Zilker Park in October.
With less than two months to go, all signs point to Austin City Limits Music Festival still taking over Zilker Park in October.
Lou Neff Road closure extends through August 7 says PARD
During this road closure, Austin Parks Foundation is asking Zilker Park visitors to take alternate forms of transportation, including bicycles, ride-sharing, and public transportation.
During this road closure, Austin Parks Foundation is asking Zilker Park visitors to take alternate forms of transportation, including bicycles, ride-sharing, and public transportation.