Zilker Park's Great Lawn gets partial reopening post-ACL
Now that the Austin City Limits Music Festival has loaded out and the annual maintenance period is wrapping up, part of Zilker Park's Great Lawn will be reopening to the public.
Now that the Austin City Limits Music Festival has loaded out and the annual maintenance period is wrapping up, part of Zilker Park's Great Lawn will be reopening to the public.
Zilker Park's great lawn to reopen soon
If you've been waiting to get back into Zilker Park after ACL Fest, the city said you'll be able to do that starting Oct. 31.
If you've been waiting to get back into Zilker Park after ACL Fest, the city said you'll be able to do that starting Oct. 31.
Zilker Holiday Tree installation
After a muddy ACL and great lawn restoration, crews are back at Zilker Park to build the Zilker Holiday Tree.
After a muddy ACL and great lawn restoration, crews are back at Zilker Park to build the Zilker Holiday Tree.
Zilker Park recovery after a muddy ACL Weekend One
Weekend One of ACL is in the books, but the weekend weather left Zilker Park in a muddy mess. People online are calling it a "swamp" and "ACL Mudfest." Now comes clean-up and restoration ahead of Weekend Two. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from South Austin.
Weekend One of ACL is in the books, but the weekend weather left Zilker Park in a muddy mess. People online are calling it a "swamp" and "ACL Mudfest." Now comes clean-up and restoration ahead of Weekend Two. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen reports from South Austin.
Mud, rain delay doors for ACL Saturday, lineup adjusted
Doors were delayed Saturday for the Austin City Limits Music Festival because of muddy conditions inside the park.
Doors were delayed Saturday for the Austin City Limits Music Festival because of muddy conditions inside the park.
Rain, mud, and music: ACL 2026 kicks off Weekend One at Zilker Park
Heavy rainfall transformed the Austin City Limits Music Festival grounds into a mud-covered playground, but dedicated music lovers proved that wet weather could not dampen the festival spirit.
Heavy rainfall transformed the Austin City Limits Music Festival grounds into a mud-covered playground, but dedicated music lovers proved that wet weather could not dampen the festival spirit.
Operation “Protect Our Parks”: 4 arrested on drug, gun charges
The Austin Police Department has arrested four people as part of a coordinated investigative operation in the Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool areas.
The Austin Police Department has arrested four people as part of a coordinated investigative operation in the Zilker Park and Barton Springs Pool areas.
2026 ACL Music Festival: Festival goers weigh safety, travel concerns amid wet weather
With heavy rain expected across Central Texas this weekend, festival goers heading to Austin City Limits (ACL) are weighing safety, travel conditions, and tickets as they decide whether to brave the weather or stay home.
With heavy rain expected across Central Texas this weekend, festival goers heading to Austin City Limits (ACL) are weighing safety, travel conditions, and tickets as they decide whether to brave the weather or stay home.
2026 ACL: Wet weekend expected for music festival
With the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicking off this weekend, city officials are reminding people to be prepared for wet weather. So far, there are no changes to ACL events.
With the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicking off this weekend, city officials are reminding people to be prepared for wet weather. So far, there are no changes to ACL events.
2026 ACL Music Festival: Organizers preparing for wet weather
With the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicking off this weekend, city officials are reminding people to be prepared for wet weather. So far, there are no changes to ACL events.
With the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicking off this weekend, city officials are reminding people to be prepared for wet weather. So far, there are no changes to ACL events.
2026 ACL Music Festival: CapMetro bus routes to Zilker Park
CapMetro is providing several options for festival goers to get to the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival.
CapMetro is providing several options for festival goers to get to the 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Women describe attacks near Zilker Park by same man
Two women living near Zilker Park said they were attacked by the same man two years apart. Now, after another encounter this weekend, they are afraid he will be back on the streets again.
Two women living near Zilker Park said they were attacked by the same man two years apart. Now, after another encounter this weekend, they are afraid he will be back on the streets again.
Women attacked by same man near Zilker Park
Two women living near Zilker Park said they were attacked by the same man two years apart. Now, after another encounter this weekend, they are afraid he will be back on the streets again.
Two women living near Zilker Park said they were attacked by the same man two years apart. Now, after another encounter this weekend, they are afraid he will be back on the streets again.
ACL 2026: Could we see some rain, mud during Weekend One?
ACL is just days away and while the forecast is bringing cooler temperatures, it could also bring a lot of rain and potentially mud.
ACL is just days away and while the forecast is bringing cooler temperatures, it could also bring a lot of rain and potentially mud.
Heavy rain, possible flooding during ACL 2026
ACL is just days away and while the forecast is bringing cooler temperatures, it could also bring a lot of rain. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more on what music fans could expect this weekend.
ACL is just days away and while the forecast is bringing cooler temperatures, it could also bring a lot of rain. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis has more on what music fans could expect this weekend.
ACL Music Festival 2026: Who's performing this year?
The lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival is out. See who the headliners are and who else is performing.
The lineup for the Austin City Limits Music Festival is out. See who the headliners are and who else is performing.
ACL 2025 kicks off Weekend Two at Zilker Park
Tens of thousands bought tickets and poured into Zilker Park on Friday afternoon to kick off Weekend Two of the annual music festival.
Tens of thousands bought tickets and poured into Zilker Park on Friday afternoon to kick off Weekend Two of the annual music festival.
2025 ACL Music Festival is back in Zilker Park
Austin’s biggest music festival is back, and thousands are packing into Zilker Park for day one of ACL.
Austin’s biggest music festival is back, and thousands are packing into Zilker Park for day one of ACL.
2025 ACL Music Festival: Travelers flocking to Austin from across the country
The Austin City Limits Music Festival will take center stage at Zilker Park this weekend.
The Austin City Limits Music Festival will take center stage at Zilker Park this weekend.
2025 ACL Music Festival: Austin agencies speak on safety preparations
It's October, and the city of Austin is jam-packed with events, from music to sporting events to everything in between.
It's October, and the city of Austin is jam-packed with events, from music to sporting events to everything in between.