I came to this park with family and I thought was a really nice place. It is a small park and can lap the path multiple times but is a nice walk regardless. The paths themselves are not difficult at all and plenty of spots to stop and sit at if needed. They have this pond in the middle of the park that had so many ducks and turtles. It was a nice view and enjoyed it very much. I saw many people there with picnics and also someone doing yoga in front of this building i thought was cool. They had these really cool korean buildings/monuments that someone build (artists from Korea but look up the city parks for more details). You can't step inside them but very beautiful to look at. For sure a place worth visiting to just sit and relax at if you like. read more

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Discovered this park while I was looking for a place to take my dog for a short walk. It is nestled in a neighborhood and I would have never known about it if it weren't for the AllTrails app. We went on Christmas Day. There was a few people there. They have a half mile loop that you can take around the pond. The pond is cute and it had ducks. I like the Korean pavilion located by the pond. You can go there for a quick walk or do a few laps around the half mile loop. You can also take your food and have a picnic under the shade of the trees. Parking is available on site and there's plenty of it. The entrance is on one side and the exit is on the other side. There are restrooms available on site, but I didn't use them, so I don't know if they were clean. I would definitely return when I want a short walk in a shaded park. read more

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What a hidden gem this place is!! It is definitely not a huge park by any means but if you just want to get outside for lunch or to relax this is definitely the place to be. Dog friendly, lots of shade and the architecture here is beautiful. Looked up the history of the property and how it came to be a park, very interesting read! Dog friendly! I wish they would fill the pond up with more water because it looks sad lol the ducks and turtles are so cute here read more

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Such a beautiful park, its really big and has plenty of spaces to do picnics! I did a big picnic birthday party last year and recently had another small picnic with a friend, its so pretty! read more

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Came here on a Sunday afternoon. Short little trail with a pagoda and gate. Nice for picture taking and watch the ducks and turtles. read more

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This is a free public park that is not very publicized. It is not very big and not well maintained. The entry sign had graffiti all over it. It can be a bit of a challenge to find, use google maps. It is a challenge to get in. There an entry ways, but they are all locked up. So just follow the walking path to get to the Korean building. If you have mobility challenges, this is a nice park for a gentle walk. With the severe shortage of rain, the water was very low and the place looked sad. I felt sorry for the truffles, ducks, and birds fighting for their space on then tiny amount of water in the lake. Budget no more than 20 minutes and highly recommend to come in the fall after the lake fills up. I wouldn't make the trek out here unless you are in the area or plan on going to the Japanese tea garden next. Plenty of free parking on sight. read more

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The Denman Estate Park is a decent city park. The main negative is during the summer it is not really maintained with any water. The pond dried up and looks pathetic and the grass is all brown. I understand the need to conserve water, but at least keep the pond filled so that the aquatic life can avoid struggling. Nice trails. Other downside: entry sign was tagged with graffiti and restrooms appeared vandalized. read more

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09 Mar 2023 Lovely place. Not very big. You wouldn't know it's there, unless you know it's there. There is adequate parking. Once parked, you can walk to the pond area. It still has water in it. Several picnic tables are scattered throughout the area with no BBQ pits. A few people were enjoying their lunch. 'Bucolic' is the word that comes to mind. A very tranquil park. Many ducks and turtles call the pond and the park their home. The walking trails are easy and not very long. They go to level 3 with some slight incline. Walkers and bicycle riders use the trails. There is a Korean pagoda on the grounds that was given to us by our sister city in S. Korea. They sent artisans with the pieces to put it together. Decent public restrooms are available. The Denman mansion is run by FEAST and is available to rent for functions. Go there. read more

I love the peaceful atmosphere of Denman Estate Park. It's a great place to unwind and connect with nature.

After my disappointing visit at Woodland Lake Park, I searched for some new places to explore/venture. The GPS and YELP led me here as I parked and walked around the area. The weather was perfect and I enjoyed the sounds of nature and the kids tossing rocks in the lake. As you go down the pathway, there's several exhibits and areas of interest to see including the temple and the pond. As you walk down the slope, you'll be through a set of trees and flowerbeds until you go around. As you go around and back up, you realize that's it and there's nothing further to explore. That was the disappointing part about this. I went back and forth on how to rate this and I think 4/5 is appropriate. I hoped for a bigger park with more to explore but compared to my previous park, this was a nice and welcoming! read more

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Beautiful beautiful park. This is a newly discovered, but has made it into one of my favorite parks. It is very peaceful, quiet and never crowded, even on weekends. There are a couple of buildings that can be reserved for special occasions and I have seen several retreat groups when I have visited. Denman Estate Park also has a lake and and a gorgeous Korean pagoda donated and assembled by Korean artisans. The pagoda makes for scenic walk of the lake, and although, it is not open to the public, it can still be admired from close up. It is an amazing place and perfect for a walk or spending some quiet time. read more

Beautiful park to go to when you want to be at peace with nature. You can feed the ducks, walk the short trail or even have a cute picnic at one of the many table set ups. Pet friendly as well. This park would also be great for photography especially in the fall when leaves are changing colors. Honestly it doesn't even feel like I'm in San Antonio when I'm here. read more

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Nice quaint little park that's a hidden gem on the North side. Has some beautiful grounds with a pond full of ducks although the water level was low when I last visited. There are restrooms and water fountains on the grounds as well as picnic tables throughout the grounds. The mansion is closed to the public but you can admire it's beauty still and the Artsy structures on site including the beautiful gate entrance are amazing. Very peaceful and I saw someone painting, another person writing and others just walking, enjoying nature. read more

I love the Denman Estate park, in my opinion, I think it's a perfect place for a quick walk around a beautiful little duck pond,or even a day trip for a little picnic if your with younger kids, maybe some older ones, but you may have to plan some activities for older kids, as in Denman Estate park, it's a pretty walk but no "amenities" available so plan and pack accordingly please. Here's a few things I thought were pretty interesting about this place. They have a pagota from Korea here and it's very well maintained and painted. This makes it a great back drop for photos. There is an easy and safe walking/ running trail. There are ducks in the pond and if you go to the edge of the water you can also see some turtles as well. There is parking, and I believe it's open dawn to dusk. There is no climbing on the pagoda because they aim to keep it pretty for future generations. There are picnic tables here, but I didn't see a restroom so plan accordingly as I mentioned above. However there are places down the street with public restrooms at 7/11 and Lowe's if you have an emergency bathroom issue. read more

The place was so pretty. Walking, running, biking, hanging out, photoshoot, picnic, this is a place where you can do a lot. Plus there's a lot of poke-stop here (pokemon-go). I just hope that people knows how to pick-up the poop pf their dogs. Or maybe pick it up and then keep the trash with them. I hope they realize that this will help to maintain the place. read more

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Peaceful park. It has bathrooms. It also has a lovely pond that is home to numerous turtles and ducks. I kind of wish they had a placard that explained the history of the Pavilion. But it's still quite lovely. read more

It's a very nice park that's really quite a hidden gem in the city. Great for walking or a picnic.

Ugh...been to nicer parks in 3rd world countries. I went based off of reviews from fellow yelpers I guess I should have know based on the landscape and the bathrooms were utterly disgusting. Not worthy of taking a picture I had to use restroom the sink was plugged with toilet paper. I'll have to wash my shoes...so nasty. The landscape is so unkept. I definitely don't recommend. read more

Peace and serenity! Hidden treasure in the middle of surrounding busy areas! The temple is beautiful! read more

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Great time. Beautiful park. Lit ducks. Be careful on pointy roots. Kilroy was in the bathrooms. read more

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This is one of those places to find your zen and chillax for a little while. It's a nice place for a quiet stroll or a picnic and it doesn't get crowded. There's about half a mile of paved walking paths that are shaded very well. There's a cool little pond surrounded by tall elm trees and a few resident ducks, and don't forget to check out the Korean pagoda that everyone talks about. The park sports a half dozen or so picnic tables, but no bbq grills. No playground and no bathrooms. The house is not open for tours, it's used as a retreat center for the University of the Incarnate Word. The grounds are well kept and if you pay close attention, you might spot a deer or two on the very outer edges of the park. Really, get out there and experience this one, you won't regret it. read more

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Beautiful and peaceful park! My dog enjoyed the walk, great for a beautiful Saturday morning adventure!

Amazing estate. Just got into the city and wanted to get some fresh air and enjoy the elements. Really nice home that has been conveyed into a park. I assume Mr. Denman donated the property to San Antonio. Which is simply amazing and very nice of him. If you are in the are I suggest checking this place out. They are doing some renovations so don't let the under construction look scare you away. Still a really great place to visit. Nice trails. Some pretty cool Asian art. I spent a good hour there walking around enjoying the nice beautiful evening. I believe the house is closed off completely. I will definitely make sure to stop here next time I am in town. They also have huge ducks walking around. Pretty cool spot to check out if you are a local or visiting like me. As much as I am in San Antonio I am starting to feel like a local. Maybe one day I will be. read more

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My new favorite park in San Antonio Texas. It's so lovely, peaceful & quiet. Perfect for photography, picnicking and enjoying a short nature walk. Pet friendly. read more

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It looks like he's been let go a lot. Big trees have fallen inside the park. This is dangerous. It appears no one is trying to bring those trees down before they fall and possibly hurt someone! It's sad because is very nice otherwise. San Antonio city parks needs to do some upkeep in. There's also a lamp on the ground almost about to fall. One of the fountains for drinking is completely clogged up and looks very nasty. It's such a nice park otherwise but it needs upkeep badly. Alejandro read more

This is one of our favorite family walking spots. There's a beautiful duck pond, paved route, bathrooms, tons of trees. They have a good amount of parking, water fountain. There's a coffee shop near by, so if you wanted to snag some before you walked...there's sitting around the pond if you wanted to have a book. It's just perfect. read more

This had to have been my favorite experience so far at a park. This place is absolutely magical. The day started out rainy and ugly but ended up clearing up and being gorgeous. The trees here are BREATHTAKING. Whimsical and just a beautiful experience. Perfect place to take picture in. It was sad to see that they have a giant fence wrapped around the lagoon and main Asian gazebo area. It's still a beautiful walk. The estate is beautiful and the flourishing trees around the estate made me feel like I was in dream. The immediate feel of this place is super Zen and relaxing. Pure calmness and am so glad I explored this Gem. If you haven't been... it's a must see! read more

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We stumbled upon this park heading somewhere else and I'm glad we did. It is for sure a hidden gem in the middle of a neighborhood. I wasn't expecting to see the Asian architecture there, but surprise to me, it was there and it was stunning. The park isn't huge, maybe take a little picnic and enjoy the scenery but I wouldn't stop here again to go walking or anything. This is a good pit stop to get out, stretch your legs, and experience something cool. read more

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Its a beautiful park, with no entry fees. There is a parking lot. Its a nice park to enjoy a stroll around the duck pond. Theres walking trails through out the park. And picnic tables to enjoy your food while enjoying the views of the Pagoda, the pond, and mansion. Lots of photo opportunities here. My family and I enjoyed walking around and watching the ducks. read more

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This is a serene outdoor escape that you can get to in just minutes from IH10. I enjoyed walking around to spiritually reset. It was nice seeing other people enjoying the park and working out their cares or worries. read more

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When I think of a park I automatically envision a place with people either barbecuing, the sound of noisy cars and power walkers clamoring for space. In other words a public space busy with traffic, sometimes overwhelming. The Denman Estate is the opposite of all those things. Hidden amongst townhouses and beneath the city's notice it is both idyllic and contemplative. Initially I came here to walk, in place of my usual treadmill regime. Instead I found myself stopping intermittently, to soak in the simple beauty of this place. For example I saw: a herd of deer congregating peacefully, a small pond with the chattering of ducks, trees with autumn leaves spread along the small trail ways. I point these things out since ironically a mile away Fredericksburg Road is bustling with buses and cars; away from all traces of city life. And certainly not to be outdone in the midst of everything a facsimile of a Korean pagoda sits juxtaposed against a Victorian style house in the front. The interplay of Asian aesthetics next to a Texan sensibility ties everything together. My understanding is that the owner sold the property to the city and then the University of the Incarnate Word expanded on it. The result is a place with a beauty simple and understated. My only critique, which is not really one is that it is not vast enough. No sooner have you traversed that your stroll has ended. Still this park would be perfect for a person to bring a book to read. To take coffee for a friend for quiet chatter. Or for someone like me who values moments of contemplating stillness. ps. Make sure to charge up your phones or keep a camera handy. There are lots of photo op, selfie possibilities. read more

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A very cool place!! It is still currently under construction, but still open. You can walk the trails and such, but don't expect scenic views of the pond. Even though it was fenced off, the walks are still really nice and peaceful, and the buildings are as cool as they always are. It's a free and relaxing place to go on a day off. I recommend that everyone go at least once!! read more

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This place was hiding behind my apartment complex this whole time?! I've been living here for almost a year and never knew of its existence until a friend of mine told me about it. She said she comes here to walk and "escape" the city without actually leaving the city. It's very tranquil and serene, with a few water fowl enjoying the pond. As someone who wants to ease their way back into fitness, this might be a good size "starter" park as it's not very big. Or, I'll probably just end up packing my sketchbook and art supplies and plopping down to sketch the scenery. Both ideas sound wonderful at this lovely little spot. read more

Ok, so this is a small place and very short cozy trails (like under 10 min walk). Even though it's drained and dredged at the moment - poor little ducks - the path behind the pavilion is open, and they (or someone) conveniently displaced some of the wooden fence to allow foot traffic to the outer trail. So Deman on! Naturally it's not so scenic without the water, but it will get there I'm sure. Ducky as a Denman duck, or Dredged but not defeated, Stay Calm and Duck on. read more

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Beautiful park in med center. Perfect place for a picnic or just to go on a walk with your dog or friends. Will definitely be back! read more

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Talking about a hidden gem. The park is peaceful and holds a lot of history. We couldn't go into the mansion because of a wedding scheduled there. The trail around the lake is a great place to run or walk for exercise or for fun. There's also a larger trail that a few people where taking a leisurely stroll. There's also a picnic area, so bring your blankets and chill for the afternoon. read more

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A hidden gem in the medical center. I've lived in San Antonio for years and I've never been to this secluded spot. It's wonderful for some peace, picnics, and pictures! There were quite a few families having pictures taken and a couple of photographers had holiday set ups for professional pictures. I went with my dog and we had a wonderful visit. read more

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RUNNING: The larger loop is 0.5 miles & is on a decent sized hill. wasn't fun running up the hill. The smaller loop has a much smaller hill that was much better, it is shorter though, maybe 0.35 miles? Was a nice run, but probably won't come back unless i'm doing a shorter run. Pretty views & a handful of ducks. I went around 12pm & there weren't many other people there. maybe 4 people total on the trails & a few people having picnics. Good place for dogs read more

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Came here for a Saturday morning adventure- this was the perfect place to get out into nature without a huge hike or any crowds. It was pleasantly tucked away and only a few miles from our house. Lots of ducks and turtles- couples on romantic picnics- folks walking laps on the walking trail. The kids were sad they couldn't go up into "the ninja fortress", but had a few good games of hide and seek in the surrounding areas, climbed a few trees, and best of all got some much needed exercise and fresh air. read more

This is a beautiful property!!! I had time for a quick walk-thru, and wanted to encourage everyone to stop by anytime you want to just chill. Want to hear the good or bad first? OK, the bad...it has a couple of short trails....too short, but they are great for kids and pets!! The Denman home is a lovely setting for special events, contact City offices to see about that....and the whole estate is ideal for photographs! Thank you San Antonio!! read more

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