| Whether you are a newcomer to Austin or a long | | | | with shaded, wide paths, washroom facilities, |
| time resident, you owe it to yourself to spend | | | | benches and plenty of water fountains. There are |
| some time at the Town Lake Metropolitan Park. | | | | three pedestrian bridges that can be used to |
| This hidden gem is located just outside of | | | | cross the lake on foot as well. |
| downtown Austin, where it hugs the banks of the | | | | Entertainment & Events |
| Colorado River from Tom Miller Dam on the west | | | | The south side of Town Lake is known as |
| to Colorado River Park on the east. It provides a | | | | Auditorium Shores, home to many concerts and |
| wonderful contrast to the hustle and bustle of the | | | | large events. Many of the trails around the lake |
| city life; sort of an oasis in a busy world that's | | | | lead to lively restaurants with great food, outdoor |
| only minutes away from the downtown core. | | | | patios and music. Also on this side are the |
| No matter what your recreational interests are, | | | | UMLAUF Sculpture Gardens, named after famed |
| Town Lake has something for everyone. | | | | artist Charles Umlauf; the Botanical Gardens and |
| Organized Sports & Recreation | | | | the Zilker Hillside Theater. The oldest professional |
| Town Lake Park has 17 ball fields for baseball, | | | | theatre in Central Texas, the Zachary Scott |
| football, soccer, rugby and volleyball. If you like | | | | Theatre, provides a wide range of productions |
| water sports, the Rowing Dock provides rentals | | | | from Dream girls to Stephen King's, Misery. |
| for various types of water crafts as well as | | | | East of 1H 35 you'll find areas such as Fiesta |
| promoting the rowing club. The north side of the | | | | Gardens and Festival Beach, perfect spots for |
| park features the Austin tennis courts. Also on | | | | large events. |
| this side of the park is the Deep Eddy Pool at | | | | Other Features |
| Eilers Park. | | | | The area around Deep Eddy Pool includes rental |
| Within Zilker Park, the favorite swimming hole is | | | | cottages, concession stands and a ferris wheel. |
| Barton Creek Swimming Pool; a spring fed pool | | | | Town Lake is also a great place for wildlife |
| over 1,000 feet long. | | | | viewing. There are resident swans, ducks and |
| Trails | | | | turtles. Make certain the kids go for a ride on the |
| This park contains 10.1 miles of hiking and biking | | | | miniature train. |
| trails that either wind around the lake, or branch | | | | Whether you're biking, jogging, rowing, or just |
| off to other Austin trails. One of the favorites is | | | | sitting back and soaking up the scenery, Town |
| the 8.5 mile Tow Lake Hike & Bike Trail, complete | | | | Lake Park is a must see. |