Located in Zilker Park just south of Town Lake and east of MoPac (Loop 1), Zilker Botanical Garden is easy to reach from both MoPac and I-35.
Driving Directions
From Mopac (Loop 1)
Take the exit for FM 2244 / Rollingwood, following the signs for Zilker Park. Watch for the dark green Zilker Botanical Garden signs. The garden is on the left at 2220 Barton Springs Drive.
From Interstate 35
Take the Riverside Drive exit and go west. At Barton Springs Drive, turn left and follow it along until you reach Zilker Botanical Garden on your right, just past Stratford Drive.
Parking Locations
Parking for Zilker Botanical Garden is available at the main entrance, located at 2220 Barton Springs Road. The Zilker Botanical Garden parking lot is for Garden patrons only during normal business hours. Any vehicles left in the lot after closing will be locked in.
Overflow parking is located on Stratford Drive. This overflow lot is only opened when needed and directions to the overflow lot will be given to visitors when they arrive at 2200 Barton Springs Road. The overflow parking is located across from the “Rose Gate” garden entrance to the Hartman Prehistoric Garden. As of May 1, 2023 the overflow parking lot will have pay stations, but Garden visitors can receive a parking pass upon request. Learn more here.
Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, Texas 78746