Patrons can use the free Zilker shuttle bus service to travel from the Stratford parking lot on weekends and holidays from May 24-Sept. 1. (Courtesy Austin Parks and Recreation Department)
The seasonal services, called The Zilker Loop, are intended to help reduce weekend traffic jams surrounding some of Austin’s favorite recreational destinations, according to a news release.
The Zilker Loop will offer rides every Saturday and Sunday 12-6 p.m., running roughly every 15-20 minutes.
The Zilker Loop, a free weekend shuttle service, will bring park visitors to popular park amenties. (Courtesy Austin Parks and Recreation)
Weekend and holiday parking at Zilker Park costs $3 per hour; however, the first two hours of parking fees in the Stratford Lot can be waived using a code in the parking app. Park visitors pay and renew parking charges using the Park ATX App.
The service will be offered through Sept. 1 and also operate on the following holidays:
Memorial Day, May 26;
Juneteenth, June 19;
Independence Day, July 4;
Labor Day, September 1.
No pets or coolers are allowed on the vehicle. For more information, visit AustinTexas.gov/Zilker.
Austinites will be able to ride the Zilker Eagle daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for $6 per person. On the first Friday of every month, rides are free to the community all day.
