Zilker Park Boat Rentals

The Zilker Zephyr is a mini-train that takes visitors around the scenic and beautiful Lady Bird Lake and Barton Creek area of Austin. Suitable for people of all ages, this train is equally popular among kids and full-grown adults too! After all, who wouldn't like to get onto a green toy train and admire the wonders of the Zilker Metropolitan Park at a leisurely pace, along with some fun tunnels...

Just south of the rental station, swimmers frolic with their dogs in the waterfall spilling from Barton Springs Swimming Pool.

No living creature is impervious to the Southwest region's sunlight. Bring water, sunscreen and a big hat.

Comprising 347 acres, the first 40 of which were donated to the city by the wealthy German immigrant for whom the park is named, this is Austin's favorite public playground. Its centerpiece is Barton Springs Pool, but visitors and locals also flock to the Zilker Botanical Garden, the Austin Nature Preserves, and the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum. See the "Staying Active" sections for details...

In Short
Paddle away to experience a rarefied view of Austin's watery cityscape. Relish the passing cypress and pecan trees as the Capitol City hustles and bustles in the background....