Zilker Vision Plan Survey 1

Austin Parks and Recreation Department is working to create a long-term guide for the restoration and future of Zilker Park. This survey is the first step in the planning process. Your input is vital to ensure that improvements to Zilker reflect Austin’s needs and desires.

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When visiting Zilker Park, how do you get there?

Personal Vehicle

86%

Walk, Jog, or Run

35%

Personal Bicycle or Electric-Assist Bicycle

25%

Public Transit

Rideshare Vehicle (uber, lyft, etc.)

Scooter or Bicycle Rental/Share

Personal Electric Vehicle (personally owned e-scooter, OneWheel, Segway, etc.)

Other

Pedicab

Wheelchair, Mobility Aid, or Power-Driven Mobility Device for Accessibility Assistance

Closed to responses | 3,919 Responses

Once at Zilker Park, how do you move around the park?

Walk, Jog, or Run

97%

Personal Bicycle or Electric-Assist Bicycle

20%

Personal Vehicle

Scooter or Bicycle Rental/Share

Other

Wheelchair, Mobility Aid, or Power-Driven Mobility Device for Accessibility Assistance

Personal Electric Vehicle (personally owned e-scooter, OneWheel, Segway, etc.)

Public Transit

Rideshare Vehicle (uber, lyft, etc.)

Pedicab

Closed to responses | 3,843 Responses

What would encourage you to walk, bike, or use public transit more to travel to the park?

Better trail connection along route

37%

Additional bike lanes or protections for cyclists along route

36%

Better public transit connections along the route

33%

Additional sidewalks or better maintained or safer sidewalks

32%

Park shuttle to Zilker or within Zilker

29%

Better lighting or visibility along the route

20%

Other

11%

Closed to responses | 3,562 Responses

What are your favorite recreational amenities or activities?

Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake

61%

Barton Springs Pool and Bathhouse

61%

Nature Trails for Hiking and Walking

46%

Signature Park Events (Blues on the Green, ABC Kite Festival, ACL Music Festival, Trail of Lights)

41%

Zilker Botanical Garden

40%

Great Lawn and Rock Island

35%

Natural Areas and Preserve

30%

Water Access Points for rowing, kayaking, paddle boarding

28%

Zilker Hillside Theater

28%

Moonlight Tower and Zilker Holiday Tree

28%

Austin Nature and Science Center

26%

Off-leash Dog Areas

25%

Zilker Train

25%

Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum

23%

Disc Golf Course

23%

Violet Crown Trail

20%

Playscapes and Play Areas for Kids

18%

Lou Neff Point

17%

Picnic Areas and Pavilions

17%

Sand Volleyball Courts

16%

Community Events (races, sporting events or tournaments, Austin Refugee Day Festival, stewardship/volunteer activities, etc.)

13%

Zilker Clubhouse

Ball Fields / Multipurpose Fields

Individual or Group Exercise Areas or Activities

Family Day Area

Splash! Exhibit at Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center

Zilker Caretaker's Cottage (Park Ranger HQ)

Girl Scout Cabin

Austin Sunshine Camp

Polo Field

Other

McBeth Recreation Center

Closed to responses | 3,819 Responses

How well are the following facilities or amenities meeting your and your family's needs?

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Please select up to 5 of the following existing amenities that you would like to see improved at Zilker Park.

Amenities or facilities that are not within the scope of this vision plan are not included below.

Restrooms

56%

Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake

33%

Nature trails for hiking and walking

32%

Lighting around the park

28%

Zilker Train

21%

Stratford Parking (Gravel area west of Great Lawn)

21%

Natural Areas and Preserve

21%

Disc Golf Course

19%

Off-leash dog areas

15%

Playscapes and play areas for kids

15%

Zilker Hillside Theater

14%

Water Access Points for personal watercraft

13%

Picnic areas and pavilions

13%

Water View Points

11%

Great Lawn and Rock Island

11%

Violet Crown Trail

10%

Sand volleyball courts

10%

Old Mill (Sunken Garden)

10%

Ball Fields / Multipurpose Fields

Other

Moonlight Tower and Zilker Holiday Tree area

Zilker Clubhouse

Family Day Area

Lou Neff Point

Girl Scout Cabin

Polo Field

Zilker Caretaker's Cottage (Park Ranger HQ)

Closed to responses | 3,489 Responses

Please rank the following categories that you would like to see expanded at Zilker Park.

Closed to responses | 2,790 Responses

If you DO NOT visit or avoid visiting Zilker Park, why?

Lack of parking

54%

Too crowded

53%

Distance from home

25%

Other

Concerned about safety

Too expensive

Lack of WiFi

Difficult to access for people with different abilities

No interesting programming

Feel unwelcome or uncomfortable

Doesn't feel inclusive

Closed to responses | 2,129 Responses

Where in the park need to be improved?

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Zilker Vision Plan Survey 1

Zilker Vision Plan Survey 1

Step 1

When visiting Zilker Park, how do you get there?

Once at Zilker Park, how do you move around the park?

What would encourage you to walk, bike, or use public transit more to travel to the park?

What are your favorite recreational amenities or activities?

How well are the following facilities or amenities meeting your and your family's needs?

Please select up to 5 of the following existing amenities that you would like to see improved at Zilker Park.

Please rank the following categories that you would like to see expanded at Zilker Park.

If you DO NOT visit or avoid visiting Zilker Park, why?

Where in the park need to be improved?