Zilker Clubhouse

Designed by architect Charles Page and built in 1934 by workers of the Civil Works Administration, the Zilker Clubhouse is a one-story limestone structure set on the highest point within Zilker Metropolitan Park, a National Register Historic District overlooking downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake. The building and its surrounding 30 acres were originally used by the Boy Scouts for meetings and activities, and the clubhouse retains ornamental ironwork, including door handles, hinges, and lanterns, original to its construction. The site hosts weddings, private parties, meetings, and corporate or non-profit group retreats for up to 100 guests. Its 1,296-square-foot interior opens onto a 1,980-square-foot rock patio and concrete terrace, where the sweeping skyline view serves as a backdrop for small gatherings. Two wood-burning fireplaces warm the interior, and without central air conditioning, the elevated, breezy terrace helps keep guests comfortable on warm Austin nights. A ramp connects the building and terrace to the on-site parking area.