Zilker Park Vision Plan Survey #5 Summary
The results and all comments from Community Survey #5 are available on this City page. Below is a summary of Community Survey #5.
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The following three Plan Concept options were presented as part of Community Survey #5:
- Zilker Park Vision Plan Concept A - Stitch (by City of Austin) [15 Feb 2022] (10.1 MB PDF)
- Zilker Park Vision Plan Concept B - Edges (by City of Austin) [15 Feb 2022] (9.7 MB PDF)
- Zilker Park Vision Plan Concept C - Regenerate (by City of Austin) [15 Feb 2022] (10.7 MB PDF)
How well does each option achieve the overall guiding principles and goals* (616 respondents)?
| Plan Concept | Does not meet goals | Some goals but not all | Meets the goals |
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| Plan Concept A: Stitch | 23% | 41% | 35% |
| Plan Concept B: Edges | 28% | 45% | 27% |
| Plan Concept C: Regenerate | 37% | 42% | 21% |
* The following is a summary of the City's more detailed overall guiding principles and goals:
Nature and Ecology - The plan should treat Zilker Park as an ecological treasure. Recognize the park’s relation to water and explore opportunities for interaction with the lake without compromising environmental integrity.
History and Culture - Zilker Park is a metropolitan park which has a regional draw and focus. The plan should treat the park’s historic and cultural resources as a valued legacy to be celebrated for future generations.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Zilker Park should serve the entire community of Austin. The plan should align programs with community interest from all communities of Austin.
Accessibility - The plan should knit the segmented pieces of Zilker Park together, ensuring a more accessible, safe and connected park – north and south sides of Barton Springs Road, north and south shores of Lady Bird Lake, east and west sides of Barton Creek, east and west sides of MoPac. The park is a place you can arrive to by multiple travel options.
Sustainability - The plan should champion sustainability best-practices for Zilker Park. The park should serve as an example of sustainability, protecting and enhancing our natural spaces and assets.
What are the top elements you like from Plan Concept A: Stitch (395 respondents)?
| Element | Percentage |
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| 1. Land Bridge | 74% |
| 9. Additional pedestrian/bike bridge connections across Barton Creek | 62% |
| 6. Pedestrian bridge at Toomey Road extension | 52% |
| 7. Barton Springs Road (2 lanes of traffic, no on-street parking) | 47% |
| 3. Removal of vehicular traffic from Lou Neff | 42% |
| 5. Ecological uplift of Butler Landfill with some surface lot parking | 40% |
| 8. Off leash dog area in Polo Field lawn area | 25% |
| 11. Stratford Drive realignment east of MoPac and closure of existing Stratford alignment to vehicular traffic | 19% |
| 10. New location of Zilker Hillside Theater (Great Lawn area) | 17% |
| 2. Sports complex at rugby field | 10% |
| 4. Disconnection of Columbus Drive | 10% |
| Other | 4% |
What are the top 5 elements you like from Plan Concept B: Edges? (360 responses)
| Element | Percentage |
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| 13. Additional pedestrian/bike bridge connections across Barton Creek | 50% |
| 9. Pedestrian/bike bridge across Lady Bird Lake to connect to Austin High area | 45% |
| 7. Pedestrian bridge at Toomey Road extension | 39% |
| 3. Barton Springs Road underpass for pedestrian and bikes | 39% |
| 10. Nature playground and new trailhead on west side of MoPac in Zilker Preserve | 36% |
| 1. Parking garages at the perimeter of the park | 32% |
| 4. Removal of vehicular traffic from Lou Neff | 31% |
| 6. Ecological uplift of Butler Landfill next to parking garage and Zilker Hillside Theater | 28% |
| 5. Removal of vehicular traffic from Andrew Zilker Road | 24% |
| 12. Playground in southern part of Zilker Park | 23% |
| 11. Off leash dog area near Azie Morton Road / southern part of Zilker Park | 18% |
| 15. Stratford Drive realignment east of MoPac and closure of existing Stratford alignment to vehicular traffic | 16% |
| 8. Barton Springs Road (2 lanes of traffic, on-street parking) | 14% |
| 14. New location of Zilker Hillside Theater (Landfill area) | 13% |
| 2. Sports complex at Polo Field lawn | 12% |
| Other | 2% |
What are the top 5 elements you like from Plan Concept C: Regenerate (355 responses)?
| Element | Percentage |
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| 2. Boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake | 55% |
| 11. Improved access points into water at Barton Creek (outside of Barton Springs Pool) | 53% |
| 8. Ecological uplift of Butler Landfill (meadow with some tree planting) | 49% |
| 4. Lou Neff Point pedestrian and bike bridge | 44% |
| 3. Separated bike trail from Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail along Lady Bird Lake | 44% |
| 1. Repurposed Caretaker's Cottage and Quonset Hut to welcome center | 29% |
| 9. Surface parking lots, no parking garages | 26% |
| 10. Azie Morton Road improvements | 24% |
| 5. Boat House and dock moved to east side of MoPac near Butler Landfill | 16% |
| 6. Barton Springs Road improvements (one lane of travel in each direction, on-street parking) | 16% |
| 7. Stratford Road remains in current alignment, open to vehicular traffic | 15% |
| Other | 3% |
Which playground locations do you like (290 responses)?
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Which sports fields locations do you prefer (319 responses)?
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Which location for the Zilker Hillside Theater do you prefer (323 responses)?
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Which water access point for kayak/stand-up paddleboard/canoe do you prefer (307 responses)?
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What improvements to Stratford Drive do you prefer (299 responses)?
| Preferred Stratford Drive Option | Percentage |
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| Keep it in its current alignment and allow vehicles to remain on it. | 40% |
| Align it east of MoPac, adjacent to the Zilker Botanical Gardens, and turn its current alignment into pedestrian and bike access only |
35% |
| Align it west of MoPac, adjacent to the Austin Nature and Science Center, and turn its current alignment into pedestrian and bike access only |
25% |
Rank your preferred Barton Springs Road crossing option (337 responses).
| Preferred Barton Springs Rd Crossing Option | Percentage |
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| Land bridge | 82% |
| Pedestrian bridge | 67% |
| Underpass | 60% |
| Marked crossings on the street | 50% |
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