Very cool, and super affordable. The train runs every hour on the hour. They have a gift shop which is cool. They are cash only but have an ATM. The ride was scenic and BEAUTIFUL!! Right next to a forest and river. There was a man playing music for us as we drove past and the kids loved it. It goes under a narrow bridge and through the park. Give it a try! Its awesome.

Cool rideKids love itRemember the sun block for your kidsThey have credit card machineThere is a kids playground next to itThere is a place where you can rent a canoeThere is a guitar player, remember to tip him if you would like to

The train is a lot of fun. Cool views of downtown and Zilker Park. There is certainly a lot for both adults and kids to do. The train is extremely affordable and well worth the money spent for the smiles provided for the kiddos. Not sure how fun it would be in the summer heat as the train cars are not covered, but fall is perfect.

Summary: Fun for the kids.The Details:A bit pricey for the short trip but fun never the less.The train has a lot of sun exposure so it may be a bit uncomfortable for the little ones on the hot days.Overall its fun and scenic. I do recommend!

Great option for people who want to see Zilker Park/Barton Springs on limited time and/or budget! Tickets are only $3 each and last ~20 minutes. Starts at Barton Springs, follows the water, goes under a bridge, and circles back to a fun little tunnel.Tip: Go early to select your seats, especially if you have 4 in our group. There’s only *one* cart that has two benches that are positioned face to face. All other carts are in rows and fit only 2 people comfortably.

Great for a day with the family. You can swim and have lunch at the foodtrucks. It looks some other cultural events take place here.

My daughters love this train and park. We go there several times a year and always have a great time. There is some shade at the park and picnic tables which is nice when its a hot day. Its also near Barton Springs Pool which is cool for the kids to see as well.

We can swim and there is fee. adult for 8dallar. it is cool but in hot summer it is soooo hot

You can get a beatiful view of Austin downtown

FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY! I love that I can bring my daughter and the children I nanny here.

The Zilker Zephyr is a fun ride and good, quick tour of Zilker Park. It doesnt run all the way around the park but it does flank a long stretch along Barton Creek and the river. Our kiddo loved it! So if youre in the area with a little one be sure to check this out. You can always go before or after a dip at Barton Springs Pool!

Lots of fun. Inexpensive. $4.00 per ride. Also, dogs are allowed.

Super cute and fun thing to do for kids 6 and under. Its a pretty short ride, but we went when the trail of lights was going on so there were some extra things to look at along the ride. It was really inexpensive and there is a playground right next to the train station.

My family loved the train ride. It was a nice little ride around the park. Maybe bring an umbrella or wear a cap so the sun doesnt hit you or your kids. For adults its $4 and for kids its $3! Great price and friendly staff!

Always fun times coming here!

Fun experience, see outskirts of the city and the huge park and museums around. Total family outing place. Enough parking space.

$4 for an adorable train ride through Zilker park. My son thought it was rad the tracks went UNDER a bridge. We waved to the runners and clapped to the guy playing guitar and harmonica. It felt like a very Austin experience. Oh! And it goes under a bridge through the playground. We waved to all the kids.

Nice park adjacent to lake. Miniature train is the main attraction here. People of all ages enjoy it a lot. Plenty of parking spaces are available in the park. You can also park alongside road in the park. The park is closed at dusk. Very interesting place for the whole family. A must see place in Austin.

Once we finally got on the train, it was fun! Great for the kiddos, and relaxing for the parents. Make sure you get to the train at least 10 minutes before it’s supposed to leave, though! We got to ours right at the time and they had filled up the seats even though we bought tickets. They let us get on the next one, so it was all good. Fun stuff!

All my kids have ridden trains in Zilker Park in Austin and each had great fun. Now Ive had the pleasure watching my daughter and her husband taking their child on the Zilker Zephyr!

Fun filled experience.The park on one side and the river on the other side was a beautiful sight. It’s goes around about half of the park and we get a nice view of the river. There is a park near the station where kids can enjoy during the wait time.

Bummer, closed. Will be non operational probably for the rest of the year. Will review when reopens.

Theres no words that can explain that place but it was awesome

We love coming here with our children. The miniature train is awesome (and inexpensive), there’s a playground next to it, you can go for a walk / splash in the river and there’s a food truck to buy lunch. Barton creek pool is paid, but if you’re just looking to get wet, you can splash for free in the river. Just accept before you go that parking can be complicated - to me it’s always worth the joy of being at the park!

We had a ball on the train ride, it was well worth the $8 for my family of 3! My 8 year old was entertained and wished it was longer. Dad and I thought it was just long enough. The tunnels were fun and we loved going through the playground.I highly suggest this affordable, family friendly activity!

Such a fun ride! Best to go on warmer days, has a great view of the entire grassed area where dogs and folks play.. very affordable as well. My daughter loves riding every time we go to Zilker :)

If youve got kids and youre in Zilker park, take them on this train. Theyll love it. I loved it when I was a kid and can only imagine all other kids will enjoy it just as much.

Fun Mini Train. Kids really enjoy it

This was such a fun thing for us to take our kids on. The train just circles the park. My kids had a good time!

This train ride is well worth the price! Its about 20 minutes long and you get downtown views as well as waterfront with a beautiful park landscape. You can see a variety of birds, (including geese, ducks, & swans), turtles, butterflies, fish and squirrels from the train. The friendly people of Austin will wave as you go by. My toddler son loves the train too.

Who doesnt love a nice 25 minute ride on a miniature train around a lovely park near a river?! Its worth a visit if you have kids under age 10. Not super scenic, but still fun and a good value considering the price.

This was great fun. It has a lot more cars than I would have expected, so pulls around a lot of people. Granted many were kids, but there were plenty of adults without kids riding it too, so its a strong little engine. The route is just an out-and-back loop, so you dont get to see as much of the park as I had hoped, but it was still a pretty great ride for the price and our 1-year-old son absolutely loved it.

Real fun experience with my boys. They loved going under the tunnels and the passage under the playground made boys giggle. You want to see the whole park? This is the best way to do so. Now I know where we want to spend our time next time we go because there were some beautiful spots for a picnic.

The kids, grandkids and you will always return to ride this wonderful little train around beautiful Zilker Park

Always fun. A great way to take a mini tour of Zilker. Kids love it and dogs are allowed! Fun and refreshing after the park, playground and Zilker wanderings.

Train and staff were nice. The view on the ride was mostly fence and the trashed park and clean up crew trying to clean all the trash left from a previous event. If you are in the area your kids will enjoy the ride because it is a train. Maybe the view will be better soon as there seemed to be cleanup and construction.

Great train ride. Ride is about 20 minutes long. Takes you around the park, under a bridge and into a short tunnel. You can see the river and the walking trails. I saw blue jays and squirrels. There are no seat belts on the train so each child should ride with an adult. About 2 people fit on each seat. Tickets are 4 bucks for adults and 3 bucks for kids. Pretty good over all. I would go again.

Such a cute and enjoyable ride for the whole family! Definitely go when its not too hot to avoid the crowds, that way you can enjoy the whole area with ease.

I am glad I got to take my kids on the Zilker Zephyr. But, if you’re reading this thinking if you should go, something went wrong, because I read the news article when they announced they were shutting down for good.

We took our son to play at the park and ended up riding the train. The tickets were 4 dollars a piece and it was well worth the ride. My son had a blast and we will continue to spend weekends here

Tons of fun for old and young, alike!!

Absolutely a fabulous day with my daughter and granddaughter.

Price has gone up from what is posted online ($3 kids, $4 adults). Cant really see much of the river. Fun ride the kids enjoyed it

Lots of fun but be prepared! The line is long which is okay since the kids can play in an awesome playground while one person waits. Also...we lost a shoe on the train. :-o

Super cute. The kids love it. But I suggest bringing snacks next time.

Was very fun! The way they do the ticketing makes sense, but its not intuitive. Will be back some day with kiddo #2!

A nice, all be it a bit short ride around the park. Great for little kids. A bit cramped for any taller than average adults. On nice weather weekends the line can get ridiculous. It is worth the wait if you have small children, every time we went my kids insisted we wait for the train.

Our kids love taking this little train around Zilker park. There can be a long line at times, but its fairly quick and you dont have to wait long.

Not much to see via train. Kids might enjoy the ride though! Its a 20 min ride that takes you around the park.

Great mini train ride. $4 adults $3 children. Train leaves every hour on the hour, and its good fun on a pretty day.

Its Easter weekend and Im enjoying a very nice walk this Saturday morning.

Great for little kids, good view of the park and river. Good value at 3 dollars for adults and 2 for kids, for a 25 minute ride. If you go on a weekday, there isnt usually a crowd. Saturday afternoons are insane, expect to wait for 30-45 minutes in line. Good news is that the playground is just feet away from the depot. Bring two adults, and one can watch the kids play while the other waits in line. They wont sell tickets for one train until the previous train departs (during peak they run about every 30 minutes), so dont plan on buying tickets ahead of time. They only take cash, although there is an ATM near the ticket window. My son gets a kick out of the fact that the park users are always waving at the folks in the train as it goes past. A very friendly atmosphere.

The grandchildren loved the train ride. I recommend that you get tickets early, as they sell out for the later times during the day. The ticket sales are near a playground and also close to the pool, and there are food trucks and trailers, so there are plenty of activities for the kids while you wait. Zilker park is big, so you can have a picnic, bring a kite, walk the dog, see the geese and lots of turtles. Riding a bike or scooter through the park, or jogging or just walking is wonderful. There are restaurants just eadt on Barton Springs Road, if you get hungry or thirsty. Have fun. Enjoy Austin.

The kids love the train ride through Zilker Park. We’ve been riding on the Zilker zephyr miniature train for years. Sometimes the wait could be a little annoying in the heat but it’s well worth it especially if you’re taking a person that may be new to the area, it’s perfect for a family member visiting for the first time. No matter what the kids will go in circles over and over they won’t stop. They love it.

Kids loved this and had a great time. It is a lot longer ride than I expected as well. Well worth it. And while you are here visit the free animal sanctuary on the other side of the road in this same park. This was also awesome since they have an awesome playground for kids from 1-10 for them to play on while you are waiting.

Awesome experience. Simple, old-school, Austiny. And for the perfect price!

I didnt actually ride the train but others in my group did. The park area was very nice!

Fun ride pretty long too! Even better during Christmas time with the lights up!

The seats are a little snug for adults but this train is great when you have kids with you!

Must go, great way to see whole park and take a break from busy playground

A reasonably priced trade right for all ages Takes about 28 minutes then runs along the river very interesting lots of fun for the kids

This little train is awesome. What a great place to bring the kids and just enjoy the day. If you get hungry they have a small snack bar that’s reasonably priced. We also enjoy taking the kids and letting them play on the playscape.

Great place to hangout with your family

A must do for a toddler who loves trains. The website is a little off for times and costs and the ATM was out of order, which isnt optimal for a cash-only attraction.

Very cute! Small, slow train ride. Everybody waves and the little ones enjoy it.

Great fun for all ages. Cash only! Sometimes the ATM is working

Nice little treat for the young children. 30 minute train ride that goes by some scenerie, including under a bridge (my boys really liked that part). Pretty cheap, too.

Good time for the toddlers. Parents cant help but love watching their kids enjoy it. Starts on south side of zilker near the pool and travels under barton springs over to the north side of the park. It makes a small loop and backtracks on the same tracks back to the start. Just before you finish you travel through under the playground and through 1 more tunnel. Plan to see a line most days. We got in line at 11am for the 12 o clock train. Adults are $4, kids are $3, & under 2 are free (must ride on adults lap).I did catch a guy taking pictures of the kids in line. I confronted him and he immediately split. I included his picture for everyones saftey. He is the white haired guy in the green shirt. I told the people running the train. They said , he is harmless and just says weird things. I disagree. He was touching kids hats that he didnt know and was getting in their personal space. I was also told that if you see a man on a bike acting specious. Let them know about him ASAP.

Very good ride in the train. Whole lake can be seen.

Chilled out, 20 minute relaxed ride around the park. Worth your while - 4 bucks for adults and 3 bucks for kids 2 - 12.

Make the time to visit this place great city views..

It’s the best. Be careful those any kid under 8 will beg to come back again, and again, and again, and again, and again...

Cool train ride around the park

It is cute little train and I am sure the kids will love it. But it really seems like an addition to the park just to attract tourist. The route is okay not great maybe I can say only worth trying once and moreover the price is very cheap.

Great place to take the kids. The train ride was fun..

We have loved this little choo choo since Lauren was a little bitty one, now Shes 15 and every time we go to the springs or the Hillside Theatre she HAS to ride it. I must admit, the nostalgia of picturing my babies here is a big draw for me too!! Dont miss this one!

Amazing place to see the Austin area especially if you have a young kid.

Fun ride. Nice park. Had fun in creek off barton springs. Not as cold and free.

Must do activity with the Littles. A great way to get in some nice views of Zilker and Barton Springs area.

Twenty minute ride for a couple of bucks. What a bargain! It was perfect for my toddlers. Just enough time to keep them interested and still :) Great scenery too!

Awesome experience. It was a longer ride than expected. Tip: bring sunscreen and aHat. Umbrellas are not allowed.

The train is a fun way to see much of the park without having to walk.

It was a living I guess..it was either extremely hot, or excruciating hot most of the time.Id have to take a dip in the Springs in between trains... People werent too happy when the tunnel was closed after a septic truck ran over it and it collapsed... J.J. from Goodtimes rode it once, and Jimmy Buffet used the ATM machine, and I almost ran over Jerry Jeff Walker when he was jogging under the bridge and thought he could beat the train... Oh, and I found out I was gonna be a dad when I was coming around Lou Need point, but that was in the days when it was safe to check your text messages when you were driving a train..

My kids love it! It runs right next to the lake under a bridge and through a tunnel. Not a very long ride but it’s worth it.

It was a really nice time. Just fast enough for the kids to feel like its really moving, and just slow enough to enjoy the views of the park .

Zilker Zephyr is super fun for the children and adults. Its cheap (cash only) $3 adults, $1 kids and it takes about 25min to do the round trip, so even on a hot or cold day its fine to take a quick train ride. As far as what youre going to see along there ride, please see attached photos.

Loved it as a child, took my kids on it many times. Now I get the joy in taking my grandkids . Do it, what the hell not.

A cheap, fun way to tour the park. Great views are common along this slow ride. Great for families with kids.

Too many users of this park are negligent in picking up dog poop in the playing fields. Also, many dogs not on leashes. Otherwise it appears to be an extremely popular place, particularly the walking trails.

My 2 yr old loves this train! Cheap and always a fun time!

Why did they have to stop it I miss it so much

Was still entertained as two adults. Silly but quick

Nice ride for children, but I had fun too!

Park is incredible; river is amazing. Saw peole swiming; do not know if could be anyone.

My son (2 years old) liked it, even though its very hot and theres no shading. Not too bad once the train gets moving. Great views from the train. Not too expensive

My family and i love coming here. If it wasnt for the over crowding of people and no parking it would be 100% awesome. Lol

Love this train ride every time.

Great facility, but it was way over crowded. They stopped letting kids in before noon.

Kids (5 and 7 year old) liked it. Very close to parking at the entrance to Zilker Park, barton springs and next to a kid playground.

Such a sweet ride around zilker park. Its nice and slow and Ive had the pleasure of riding it in all the seasons and its great when its hot out side or cold.