Best Playscape Renovation

Zilker Playscape

The old playscape had an impressive air of 1960s NASA "can-do" in its space-themed labyrinth of tall spires, cages, narrow slides and fireman's poles. Just imagine sending your kid up in that thing, however, and not only would you be hepped to how John Glenn's mom must've felt, but also to the reason for the extensive Zilker modernization. Well, it's the Nineties and it's Safety First in these parts, and adults can now take their hearts out of their throats when tikes navigate the intricate maze of challenges in the now very modern and very safe playscape. Plus, the old fire engine's all gussied up and integrated into the scene for an added vocational effect.

Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd., 512/974-6700
austintexas.gov/zilker