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By Matthew Odam
| Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 06:34 PM
When looking for a place to kick back and relax on a lazy Sunday, you have ample choices in this town, from coffee shops to parks and pools. But of all the peaceful ways to spend your weekend down time, it appears you prefer the 351-acre natural retreat that is
Zilker Park, winner of the Your A-List poll with 38 percent of the vote.
Austin’s signature park hosts a slew of events and activities that run the gamut, from friendly soccer games to gigantic concerts.
From the City of Austin’s Web site:
In 1918, A.J. Zilker deeded the 35 acres surrounding Barton Springs to the City of Austin. In 1932, Zilker agreed to give the military school established during the First World War an additional 330 acres, joining the 35 acres on the north side of the original tract if the city would buy the acreage from the school for $200,000. This action was approved in a bond election and despite the economic depression of the 1930’s, the land was developed into Zilker Park.
Others receiving votes
- Barton Springs, 27 percent
- Alamo Drafthouse, 11 percent
- Hippie Hollow, 5 percent
- Mozart’s, 5 percent
- Pease Park, 3 percent
- Half-Price Books, 3 percent
- BookPeople, 2 percent
- Deep Eddy, 2 percent
- Jo’s, 2 percent
- Spiderhouse, 2 percent
- Ruta Maya, < 1 percent
- Flipnotics, < 1 percent
- Clementine, < 1 percent
Write-ins: Pace Bend Park, sailing on Lake Travis and Shady Grove.
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