Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan
This page is dedicated to following the process and development of a master plan for Zilker Metropolitan Park, termed the "Zilker Metropolitan Park Vision Plan" by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD). You can also visit the City's Vision Plan webpage for additional information. Contact Robin Rather, ZNA Vice-President of ZNA Parks and Environment, for further information on the involvement of ZNA in the planning process.
The draft Zilker Park Vision Plan (20.6 MB PDF) is now available as is a video of the draft plan.
Upcoming Community Meeting #5. On Wednesday, December 7, the City will host a virtual meeting and record it to be posted online afterward (Zoom Registration for the Virtual Meeting). On Saturday, December 10, the City will host an in-person open house meeting at McBeth Recreation Center in Zilker Park. During each meeting, we will present the draft vision plan in detail, highlighting each section of the park and noting how previous community input contributed to the plan. Both meetings will have opportunities for questions and comments. Additional information is below.
Documents from ZNA Posted for Comment
ZNA’s in-depth analysis and feedback (1st document listed below) to the City’s three possible concepts for the park is posted for community review and dialog. It has not beeeAn earlier version. We welcome your insights and feedback. Send any comments or questions on the following to the ZNA Zilker Parks Committee.
- ZNA Parks Committe Feedback on City's 3 Concept Plans [01 May 2022 draft] a (<1 MB PDF) *** update added 04 May 2022 ***
- ZNA Parks Committe Response to Zilker Park Collective Letter [28 Jan 2022] b (<1 MB PDF)
- Rewilding Zilker Park Presentation (by Elizabeth McGreevy with Land Steward.net) [Apr 2022] c (3.3 MB PDF) *** update added 04 May 2022 ***
- ZNA Parks Committee Top 10 Priorites for Zilker Park Vision Plan (19 Nov 2021) (<1 MB PDF)
| a | This is a updated draft response to the 02 Feb 2022 "3 Concepts" Comparison by the City of Austin. It has not yet been sent, but the earlier 31 Mar 2022 version was sent to the City staff and City Council. |
| b | This is a response to the 07 Jan 2022 letter by Zilker Park Collective, a group of vendors/organizations that operate businesses/activities in Zilker Park. |
| c | On March 23, 2022, Austin Neighborhoods Council, representing over 80 neighborhoods in every quadrant of Austin, unanimously voted to endorse this Rewilding Plan and submitted a resolution to City Council. |
Community Surveys
- Survey #5 Results [15 Feb 2022 to April 21, 2022] (ZNA internal link)
- Survey #4 [25 Oct 2021 to 10 Jan 2022] (external link)
- Survey #3 Results [11 Aug 2021 to 11 Oct 2021] (1.1 MB PDF)
- Survey #2 Results [10 Aug 2021 to 10 Aug 2021] (<1 MB PDF)
- Survey #1 Result [02 Dec 2020 to 04 Jun 2020] (external link)
Community Meetings
- Community Meeting 4 [15 Feb 2022]
- Meeting 4 Recording (external YouTube link)
- Meeting 4 Presentation (28.5 MB PDF)
- Meeting 4 Q&A (<1 MB PDF)
- Community Meeting 3 [19 Oct 2021]
- Meeting 3 Recording (external Zoom link)
- Meeting 3 Presentation (18.9 MB PDF)
- Meeting 3 Chat (<1 MB PDF)
- Meeting 3 Q&A (<1 MB PDF)
- Community Meeting 2 [10 Aug 2021]
- Meeting 2 Recording (external Zoom link)
- Meeting 2 Presentation (30.4 MB PDF)
- Meeting 2 Chat (<1 MB PDF)
- Meeting 2 Q&A (<1 MB PDF)
- Community Meeting 1 [29 Jun 2021]
- Meeting 1 Recording (external YouTube link)
- Meeting 1 Presentation (49.5 MB PDF)
- Meeting 1 Chat (<1 MB PDF)
- Meeting 1 Q&A (<1 MB PDF)
- Boundaries of Zilker Park (PDF)
- Consultant Evaluation Matrix (PDF)
- Prime and Sub-Consultants Participation (PDF)
- Recommenation for Action (PDF)
- Request for Proposal Scope of Services (PDF)
- Complete Request for Proposal (PDF)
Related Zilker Park Planning & Development Documents
- ANC Endorsement of Zilker Rewilding Study (resolution and letter to City Council) [23 Mar 2022] (22.7 MB PDF) *** added 04 May 2022 ***
- ZNA Parks Committee Feedback on City's 3 Concept Plans [13 Mar 2022] a (<1 MB PDF)
- Zilker Park Vision Plan Concepts Compared (by City of Austin) [15 Feb 2022] (22.7 MB PDF) *** added 12 Apr 2022 ***
- 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)
- Letter to Design Workshop (by Zilker Park Collective) [07 Jan 2022] a (<1 MB PDF)
- Letter to Design Workshop (by Zilker Park Collective) [23 Sep 2021] a (<1 MB PDF)
- ZPVG Guiding Principles and Goals (by City of Austin) [29 Jun 2021 draft] (2.6 MB PDF)
- ZPVG Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report (by Design Workshop) [29 Jun 2021] (28.6 MB PDF) *** added 13 Apr 2022 ***
- Zilker Park Natural Resource Inventory and Management Guidelines (by Siglo Group) [07 May 2021] (88.8 MB PDF)
- Zilker Park Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (by TRC Environmental) [Oct 2019] (39.2 MB PDF)
- Final ZPWG Report on Zilker Park (by Zilker Park Working Group) [14 Jun 2019] b (5.3 MB PDF)
- Alternate ZPWG Recommendations for Zilker Park (by Barton Hills NA, Zilker NA, SOS, Council Districts 5 & 7) [04 Jun 2019] b (1.5 MB PDF)
- Summary of Soil Borings and Monitoring Well Data for Butler Landfill (by ZNA) (<1 MB PDF)
- ACL Staging Area Environmental Resource Inventory (by Atkins) [12 Dec 2017] (12.9 MB PDF)
- Barton Springs Pool Master Plan [2008] (24.4 MB PDF)
- Zilker Botanical Garden Phase I Master Plan [Jul 2019] (15.5 MB PDF)
- Zilker Bathhouse Feasibility Study [10 Jun 2016] (8.5 PDF)
- 1934 Zilker Park Plan Map (61.1 MB JPG)
- 1927 Barton Springs Park Map from 1928 Koch & Fowler City Plan (<1 MB PDF)
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The Zilker Park Collective is a group of vendors/organizations that operate businesses/activities in Zilker Park. Design Workshop is the planning/design company selected by the City to prepare the Zilker Park Vision Plan. |
| b | The Zilker Park Working Group (ZPWG) was a group of stakeholders formed as a result of the plan to use the Stratford Drive/Bulter Landfill area for ACL staging and parking. The stakeholders included vendors/organizations that operate businesses/activities in Zilker Park as well as those that simply visit and use Zilker Park as a park. More information on this stakeholders group can be found here. |
Related Zilker Park Planning & Development Links
- Zilker Park Working Group Information (ZNA link)
- Proposed ACL Staging Area/Parking Project (ZNA link including most historical Butler Landfill documents)
- Zilker Park Development Projects (ZNA link)
- Barton Springs Pool Master Plan Information Page (CoA link)
- Zilker Botanical Garden Master Plan Information Page (CoA link)
- Zilker Clubhouse Rehabilitation Information Page (CoA link)
- Zilker Cafe Rehabilitation Information Page (CoA link)
- Other Barton Springs Improvement Projects Page (CoA link)
Note: The links above may contain additional relevant documents, especially the link to the proposed ACL Staging Area/Parking project which has considerable information on Butler Landfill.
Professional Services Agreement
On August 27, 2020, the City of Austin City Council authorized negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with Design Workshop, Inc. (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP295A, to provide master planning services for the Zilker Metropolitan Park Master Plan Reissue in an amount not to exceed $600,000. The City of Austin was able to execute a professional services agreement with Design Workshop.
