Zilker Train LLC

Revenue, expenses, and employee compensationIRS Form 990 totals for revenue, expenses, and employee compensation (salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits).

Mission Statement

ZILKER TRAIN LLC IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT AND TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION (APF). SPECIFICALLY, ZILKER TRAIN LLC WILL OPERATE THE MINI TRAIN AMUSEMENT RIDE WITHIN AUSTIN'S ZILKER METROPOLITAN PARK, UNDER THE NAME ZILKER EAGLE. ZILKER EAGLE IS A NAME THAT WAS SELECTED BY COMMUNITY VOTE AND HARKENS BACK TO THE ORIGINAL MINI TRAIN. THE ZILKER PARK MINI TRAIN HAS BEEN A BELOVED AUSTIN TRADITION FOR OVER 60 YEARS, ATTRACTING FAMILIES AND VISITORS OF ALL AGES TO ENJOY AND LEARN ABOUT AUSTIN'S OUTDOOR GREEN SPACES. THE TRAIN WENT OUT OF COMMISSION DUE TO TRACK EROSION DAMAGE AND APF WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND RESTORE THE TRACK, DEPOT AND TRAIN LOADING AREA, MAKING SURE THAT ALL TRAIN AREAS ARE COMPLIANT WITH ADA ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS."