Rock Island — Attraction in Austin

A two story outcropping of rock the size of a basketball court in the middle of the Lou Neff Rd Loop inside Zilker Park. This is really what people are referring to when locals say "Zilker Park. There is a spectacular view of the downtown skyline from here and everything that is associated with Zilker Park in general is accessible by foot from here: the Botanical Garden, Town Lake, the hike and bike trails, Barton Springs pool, the Zephyr Miniature train ride for kids, Hillside Theater, the disc golf course, boat rentals, picnic areas, the volleyball courts, Deep Eddy park and pool, the green belt, restaurants, festivals... and, yes, a great place to bring dogs. There is a change in elevation of about 20-25 feet from the north side to the south side that makes a nice place to launch things for your dogs to fetch. There is a water fountain for people an d dogs, and there are doggy litter bags supplied by the city. It is also a great place...

This place is the perfect meeting spot and has activities for children, adults, and pets. It is nearby the sand volleyball courts, there is usually someone playing live music (appropriately), there are multiple sports being played, and the rock itself is fun to explore. It provides great shade from the sun and picnic tables are just next to the rock for convenience. Parking is tough but If you can get there, its a blast! This area is...

A nature’s paradise! The park is huge with a backdrop full of skyscrapers. It’s peaceful and you can feel all the good energy this place gives out.

There are parking lots all around, which is nice. Believe they are all pay to park public parking spots. There are trails around, the Lou Neff Point is also close by which one of the trails leads you to.

You can smell and feel...