Mathews Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–6
Austin,
TX
Zilker
About the Neighborhood
Living in Zilker
Zilker is a vibrant residential neighborhood, located in South Austin along Lady Bird Lake. Along Barton Springs Road, residents will find acclaimed Austin restaurants like The Green Mesquite BBQ & More, Chuy’s, and Juliet Italian Kitchen. The neighborhood also has a variety of shops, cafes, and iconic restaurants along South Lamar Boulevard, like Eberly, Odd Duck, and Merit Coffee Co. Zilker is home to several landmarks and concert venues, including the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, Zilker Botanical Garden, and Zach Theater. Zilker Metropolitan Park showcases the neighborhood’s outdoor attractions, featuring the 3-acre spring-fed Barton Springs Pool, expansive green spaces, and is the host of the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Overall, Zilker provides residents with the quintessential Austin character with its restaurants, outdoor spaces, and live music.
Barton Springs
ACL Festival
Botanical Gardens
Real Estate
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Livability
Walk, Bike & Transit
75
Walk Score
Very Walkable
82
Bike Score
Very Bikeable
47
Transit Score
Some Transit
Education
Schools
Zilker Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5
Becker Elementary School
Public · Grades PK–5
Barton Hills Elementary School
Public · Grades K–5
Austin High School
Public · Grades 9–12
Getting Around
Public Transit
Night Owl South Lamar (Route 484)
Bus
Burnet/Manchaca (Route 3)
Bus
Burnet/S Lamar (Route 803)
Bus
Barton Creek/Bull Creek (Route 30)
Bus
Questions
Frequently Asked
Where is Zilker located in Austin?
Zilker is located just south of Downtown Austin with Lady Bird Lake to the north, Bouldin Creek to the east, and Barton Hills to the west.
Is Zilker a good neighborhood to live in Austin?
Zilker is a lively Austin neighborhood home to countless local restaurants, waterfront outdoor spaces, and easy access to Downtown Austin. The neighborhood is along the shores of Lady Bird Lake, giving residents access to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, local shops along Barton Springs Road, and year-round community events. Zilker is a great walkable and bikeable neighborhood with some Capital Metro bus routes and direct connections to the MoPac Expressway and the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, which give direct access to Downtown Austin.
What is Zilker, Austin known for?
Zilker is known for its long-standing outdoor recreation history, serving as the home of Butler Shores at Town Lake, Zilker Park, and major festivals like Austin City Limits Music Festival. The neighborhood is also defined by its sprawling parkland and bustling streets like Barton Springs Road and South Lamar Boulevard, where residents will find bars, restaurants, shops, and live music venues.
How far is Zilker from downtown Austin?
Zilker is located about 2 miles southwest of Downtown Austin.
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