General Information
Admission to the Trail: FREE
Daily Hours: 6:30 -10 pm
Trail Schedule: Sunday 12/16 – Sunday 12/23
Trail of Lights 5K Race: Saturday 12/15 More Info>>
Barton Springs Road Closure Schedule
(closed north of Bee Cave Rd. to Robert E. Lee Rd.)
- Saturday 12/15 3:00-11:00 pm
- Sunday 12/16 3:00 – 11:00 pm
- Monday 12/17 – Friday 12/21 6:00 – 11:00 pm
- Saturday 12/22 & Sunday 12/23 5:30 – 11:00 pm
Off Site Parking and Shuttle Service to Zilker Park
- Shuttles will run continuously from 5:30 – 10:30 pm each night of the event
- Shuttle fee: $2/per person; Under 5 ride for free
- Wear your ToL wristband & ride for free! (receive 1 for every $25 in donations to the Trail of Lights)
From Barton Creek Square Mall
- Free Parking
- Shuttle Stop on North Side of Mall by Dillard’s
- First Shuttle leaves Barton Creek Square Mall: 5:30 pm
- Last Shuttle leaves Barton Creek Square Mall: 9:00 pm
- Last Shuttle leaves Zilker Park returning to Barton Creek Square Mall: 10:30 pm
From Republic Square Park
- Paid parking on Street and in area lots
- Shuttle stop north end of park on Guadalupe
- First Shuttle leaves Republic Square Park: 5:30 pm
- Last Shuttle leaves Republic Square Park: 9:00 pm
- Last Shuttle leaves Zilker Park returning to Republic Square Park: 10:30 pm
From Kreig Field Softball Complex, 515 south Pleasant Valley Drive
- Free parking lots
- First Shuttle leaves Kreig Field: 5:30 pm
- Last Shuttle leaves Kreig Field: 9:00 pm
- Last Shuttle leaves Zilker Park returning to Kreig Field: 10:30 pm
Other Transportation to Zilker
Take a Bus: Cap Metro Trip Planner – find out how to get there by bus!
Bike to the Event:
- City of Austin Trail Directory
- Get information on Biking in Austin.
- There will be Bike Parking at the Trail
- Bring a flashlight if you will be hiking/biking in on the trail
Go Green – Carpool: the City of Austin encourages carpooling and use of mass transit when attending all events.
Parking on site at Zilker Park 12/16 – 12/23
View and Download On-site Parking Map
- Approximately 1000 public spaces available
- Access to lot from N. Mopac Access Rd/Barton Springs Rd.
- Fee is $10 per car (Cash Only)
- Be aware that wait times may be up to or over 45 minutes to enter the parking lot, please arrive before 9:15 pm
Disability Access
ADA Parking: Parking for those with an appropriate handicapped parking permit or license plate is available on a first-come, first-served basis t – please make sure your hanging permit is clearly and readily displayed at the time of entrance to the park.
Prohibited Items
Lost & Found
- Lose something at the Trail? Click Here to Email Us and we will help you find it!