Now this rivals Fridriech Wilderness as the premier park/hike in the San Antonio area! There are plenty of hills and climbs here with beautiful background scenery that accompanies the trails here. Whether walking/hiking/biking, be prepared to be captivated by your surroundings and also out of breath from all the movement. I can only imagine what this park is like in the summers with the hot sun scorching on you. According to some reviews, there is a tower that gives panoramic views of SA. Unfortunately I could not reach this tower as I was pressed for time. But i did get quite the workout as I trekked along the unpaved trails and soaked in the views of plants, trees, and the wildlife. Additionally, there's a covered pavilion and rest rooms at the parking area of the park. And plenty of parking. This is worth visiting when you're in the SA area; just make sure you've got proper footing and bugspray! read more

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Fabulous park with loads of parking. There are various trails to choose from, whether you're hiking or biking. My friends and I were here this particular am for the Hillview trail. Locating where to find the start was a little tricky, but with the help of other locals, we spotted our way. The trial was approximately 1.9 miles one way and a mixture of paved, but more so natural, which we loved. A few areas of some steep step climbs, but nothing crazy. Lots of places for photo opps, and at this time of year, it was so pretty to see all the wildflowers blooming. At one point, we reached a high point in the trail, and it then dipped down, making us question....are we on the correct trail?! Our goal was to reach the tower with panoramic views of SA. But...just continue and follow the signage. We reached the tower and were elated. Took tons of pics and busted out some yoga moves : D Well worth the drive, and there are many other trails to explore , that I'll have to come back and check out. Came during the week- it was nice, the weekends might be very busy. read more

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I felt like I was not in Texas! There are ample parking spaces. There are lots of paved and less paved roads. From the tower viewpoint, you can see downtown! read more

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Beautiful park with pavilions, picnic areas with bbq grills, benches throughout, children's play area, dual service water fountains for people and pets, gorgeous trees and flowering plants. Multiple, well-marked and mapped trails with varying levels of difficulty and accessibility provide perfect spaces for walking, running, hiking and cycling. Also offers plenty of rugged trails and even a rock climbing wall for extra challenges! And don't miss the view from the tower! Beautifully maintained with fixed restrooms on one side and portable lavatories on the other. Park police and cycling trail stewards offer routine safety and support. read more

One of my fav parks in SA! I used to come here back in the day pretty much every week, sometimes several times a week. Since moving back I hadn't been, just until this past weekend. I was reminded of why I like this park so much. The open spaces, feeling like I'm outside the city hustle and bustle, the hills and fresh air. It's always a swell day for me when I get to go out here in nature :) read more

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Family friendly park with easy to moderate trails. If you stay on the cedar flats main paved trail, there is bathrooms mid way up to the top. Along the trails, there are trash bins and doggy bags to pick up after your furry friends. Be sure to bring extra water for you and your fur babies because you know Texas is scorchin! read more

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Lots of great trails here! Once you get to the tower the view is amazing! Some trails suitable for wheelchairs, others are a good hike up steep rocks. Loved it! read more

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Great morning hike with friends on a cool, cloudy day! Many trails to choose from. We purposely chose the one that leads to the high platform at the top to take in the surroundings and catch a moment of zen. There's a small play area and bathrooms also on site. And pet friendly! read more

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Love all the different trails here. Plenty of parking and it's fun to see different areas at different times of the year. Cannot wait for things to cool down that way we can spend more time outdoors. read more

Great park for hiking, running, walking, or just a picnic. There's plenty of trails. Some are paved and some aren't. They aren't that difficult. There's plenty of parking. Plenty of shade where the picnic tables are at. The trails have limited shade. The picnic tables had bbq pits. The bathrooms are closed, but they did have porta pottys available. The park is clean except for the few poop bags that irresponsible dog owners leave behind. read more

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We came here for the October eclipse and it was a beautiful spot. Trails are well marked, but be sure to check the maps inside the parking area for your best routes. There's benches regularly placed and plenty of shady spots for somewhere in middle Texas. The tower really isn't that impressive but it provides a lovely sweeping view of the hill lands. A great spot for locals and easy to get to for tourists. read more

Eisenhower Park has a pretty trail to hike. Loose rocks along the trail so be careful. I loved the experience and definitely had a great workout. The path definitely has hills that can be challenging if you are not used to hikes or long trails in general. There is an overlook where you can go up stairs that will allow you to see a stunning view of the hill country. Very romantic and would be a great trail to take someone special. Highly recommended. read more

Hidden Gem! Been hiking here over 15 yrs. Part of HillView is concrete now since Salado and Leon were connected. Bitter sweet. Challenge yourself to the natural trails. ‍ read more

Eisenhower Park has a lot of options for being out in nature. The Cedar Flats trail is covered with asphalt and, although it has some steep inclines, it's a smooth walk to an observation tower that gives broad views of the Hill Country all the way to downtown San Antonio. Other trails have natural surfaces such as weathered limestone rocks, gnarled roots, and fallen leaves. The amenities near the parking area include picnic tables, pavilions, playgrounds, and a bathroom (with flush toilets). There's also a trail head that leads in two directions: one to the Salado Creek Greenway Trail system and the other to the Leon Creek Greenway Trails, for tens of miles of walking or riding. read more

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Great trails with a really good view from the hilltop! I was disappointed in myself for not being prepared to run, as it has a decent length paved trail to the lookout, and it wasn't too crowded. The off-road trails were fun too, with enough rocks to give you at least a little bit of a workout. I did come across a LOT of dog poop bags tossed aside on the trails, even when there are proper receptacles stationed fairly frequently, but I absolutely can't fault the park for lazy dog parents. Overall, a great park with friendly folks! read more

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Great hiking spot for all levels they have paved and not paved. Leashed pets welcome, free park and parking. read more

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If you want to hike, like actually hike and climb up rocks, this is the park for you. They have an amazing level 4 trail with steep hills, a section where you actually have to grab onto the rocks and hoist yourself up, and most importantly, an incredible view. They also have accessible and paved trails as well, but they are not as long as the other ones. This place gets packed FAST so if you want to come here, you need to come early to get a parking spot. For all my dog friendly people, this is also the spot for you. Tons of dogs were welcomed and out hiking the trails with us. Very fun family day! read more

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Very nice and beautiful place for a walk,run or hike. Very clean. Beautiful views.I usually come here once a week. read more

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It's never bad when I go to a Eisenhower Park, I love Eisenhower Park, Fredreich wilderness Park, And I kind of like Comanche park. This is my go to park for hiking!!!! Honestly, because it's closer to my house then Frederich wilderness and easier to get to. Eisenhower Park does have a playground, it's got indoor bathrooms and it's got several Porta Johns. I went about a week ago and they added brand new Porta Johns to the other side of the parking lot which is great!!! Eisenhower Park has a lookout tower and it's got some bathrooms on the trails. If you're in to hiking Eisenhower Park is a good place to go. However, when I first started going here several years ago, I did not know there were more trails to it. I recommend you getting all trails. It is a free app and when you're on the trails it'll make it easier to know exactly where you are. The trail I go on typically takes me about 2 miles. read more

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Lot's of paved and natural "rugged" trails within our city limits. Some of the paved trails are steep, so beware in case you are using a wheel chair. Very clean park and very natural. The Red Oak Trail is a MUST-DO (not paved) - the scenery changes so dramatically on this trail. Finding the trailheads is confusing. When you first drive in, you are drawn to a large pavilion area, but the trailhead is not there. Head west just a bit and look for the kids rock wall playscape and the bathrooms and find the trailhead there. Walk in a few yards and you can get a trail map - or you can print a better one from the SA Parks and Rec website. Cell coverage is available pretty much everywhere in the park but the signage letting you know which marker you are at, etc. is lacking. The Hillview Natural Trail and the Red Oak Trail are really awesome, but some areas are pretty rugged and steep. I would not take pets on the entire loop. Parts of it are ok for pets, but not if you are doing the entire loop. Lowest area is 852 feet above sea level and the highest point is 1233 feet above. Each of these points are on the Hillview Natural Trail. Two story wooden observation tower located on the Cedar Flats Trail just off of the Hillview Natural Trail. Restroom located near there as well (no running water but it is a permanent structure and is kept clean). Near the park entrance, there are several pavilion areas available to rent and also restrooms with running water. Concrete picnic tables and BBQ grills too. They have a small playground and rock climbing wall near the entrance. read more

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This is one of my favorite places to hike locally. There are pet-friendly as long as they are in leashes. There is also a rock climbing wall which is fun and play ground for children. The trails are a combination of uphill, rocky, and easy smooth trails. Definitely check it out. read more

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I finally made it to this park!! I didn't realize how close to the city it was until I drove past it on my way to a meeting at Camp Bullis. Thanks to a fellow Yelp member for hosting an event I was finally pulled to get out and about in the park. It's a City of San Antonio park so that means, FREE. I thought the park was laid out really well with different areas. They have picnic tables and a small climbing wall. The trails vary in difficulty. They have paved and rugged. The trails also can be pretty steep so you'll get in a good work out. I saw some people jogging and that was impressive! They also had a lot of dog walkers out, but no mountain biking. Along the trail they have a nice lookout point to see above the tree line. I thought the park was kept in great shape and it like a real outdoor park you'd never think to find in the city. read more

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We LOVE Eisenhower. It's dog friendly and has actual elevation changes and isn't totally paved like most San Antonio "hiking". We are from Colorado so we can be pretty picky but we have had great experiences here. A good place for up to a 3 mile loop which is great in the heat. Some of the trails are shaded but not all. Good playground area near the parking lot for kids too. Clean for being dog friendly as well! read more

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Years ago, this used to be one of my favorite spots. I've moved back to the area, and the amount of dog poop and poop bags is unreal! I was on the Yucca Paved Trail, and my family was so distracted by the number of poop bombs and bags that even my toddler would point them out every few feet. We had to warn them that they couldn't poop here and needed to wait until we got to the potty. Seeing poop bags and random poop piles can seriously mess with potty training efforts! Once you've snapped back to reality, it is possible to enjoy the trees, wildlife, a park bench for a bit. As for masking during Covid, it seemed like less masks were worn here on a regular basis. If you make your way here, at least you've been warned! read more

This is my first visit to Eisenhower Park and I was pleasantly surprised. Some of the trails can be a little rough but they are doable. It's a large facility with many different trails for different capacities. They even have trails for the disabled. This park is dog friendly and provides supplies for dog mess pick up. They also have a park for the kids and even have a Rockwall which my girls enjoyed. This park is great for the novice hikers or even someone who just wants a quick outing. They have restroom facilities along the trail which makes it convenient. This is a great park with different activities for everyone. read more

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Eisenhower park is a beautiful 317 acre natural area. You will find BBQ and picnic areas. As well as large event pavilion and two smaller pavilions that can be reserved for your outdoor functions. A playground is available for the kiddies in your group too. There are 5 miles of trails for hiking or jogging. The trails range from level 1 to level 4 for all skills of hikers. The observation tower offers an excellent vantage point for a view of the surrounding area. Make sure and grab a trail map at the trail head for easier navigation. There are 2 restrooms, one at the trail head and one by the observation tower. Such a treasure for San Antonio and surrounding areas. read more

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Want a good work out that'll make you cuss? Come run the hills on this park. Paved, semi-paved and unpaved trails all will leave you cussing worse than a Marine. The run to the top on the paved trail is 1.85 miles. It's a slow, long, rolling slope that will make you work for every inch. Your heart and lungs will be working overtime to flow blood and oxygen to your quads, calves, amd hamstrings. Your muscles will be on fy-yah! If you didn't swear before, you will now. read more

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I trail run on Tuesdays at Eisenhower park and also came here before for fitness hikes. It is definitely one of my favorite parks in SA. The location is great. It is not very far from my place. The park has lots of trees and is well maintained. The trails are awesome. There are paved and natural trails to choose from based on difficulty levels. The hillview natural trail is probably the most challenging one. I just did a night run there the other day and learned trail run with flashlights in the dark could be a lot of fun! The observation tower is a must-go place at the park. It has spectacular views of the city. I snapped some pictures of the sunset which came out great. I've also heard it is a great spot to watch fireworks from the six flags. Come get your fitness on at the Eisenhower park, it is free and a million times better than the gym!! read more

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Love this park! Wasn't sure what to expect but I was pretty surprised. Easy parking! Great easy walking trails to bring your pets along! Lots of trees to help stay cool. Not sure if there are any bike trails though. Pros: -great for all different levels and ages -nice little view at the top -fairly clean -close parking -within the city Cons: -no water fountains (that we saw) of any kind. I enjoy taking my dog on this trail on weekends! Can't wait to come back more often during the fall. Tip: In the summer time -- must be there by 7AM, otherwise it gets way too hot. read more

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This is probably my favorite park to walk my dog and get a good hike in for myself. The paths are fairly easy to follow, there are actual paper maps at the entrance where there is a big map of the area. Some are more difficult than others, so be prepared to challenge yourself if you're feeling up to it. I usually do the Cedar Flats paved trail, which has various areas of steepness to it, so you get a good workout. Walk all the way to the top and there is a fort/tower you can walk up to and get a good view of the city. Until recently, anyway, before TopGolf (BOO!) Good for families, runners and walkers with dogs all kindly share the road. No cyclists are allowed, it's not a very wide trail anyway, so that's probably a good thing. Another natural hidden treasure in our city! read more

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I love this park! There's normally plenty of parking and it's not too busy. Like others I usually look for places semi close, in the middle of the week, to get a dose of nature and get my pups outside after work. This place is fairly clean and there are quite a few different trails at different skill levels that are clean and easy to follow. Bring water and make sure you clean up after your pups here though. There are a lot of locations to take a break and get a great view. My dogs love it here, and there are great running trails as well if you're a trail runner. Love it here, one of my favorites. read more

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Great little local place for hiking. Choose the terrain you want that will challenge you or take it easy on the flat trails.

I have recently been to this trail twice. Easy to access, plenty of parking, free entry and bathrooms. There is construction going on at one of the trail entries.  This is a nice close trail for walking or running. Most of the trail is paved, however I did see some areas to further explore that were gravel/mulch (not paved) didn't explore those. There are various trails from easy to a little more challenging one and handicap accessible. There was a bathroom up on the trail although I didn't use it, it looked totally usable. I went in the morning and it was pretty busy. The trails were clean of trash for the most part. This area is pet friendly, but there was a lot of dog business left behind on and off the trail both in and out of bags. I wish it was cleaner in that aspect. One reason I could think of for this is that there weren't very many places to dispose of it so you had to walk with it for some time. I did see an employee on a golf cart emptying one of the trash cans. I know it's not his responsibility but maybe throughout the day he could maybe pick up after the disrespectful pet owners that leave their dog business on the trail. There were times when people would pass and I would give them their space but it was difficult for me to find a spot to stand where there was no dog poop on the paved trail. Overall ok, very disappointed in all the dog poop being left all over the place. read more

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My favorite park. Still really sad that the tower has been out of commission for a year now. Not sure if it's funding or what the issue is, but hopefully it gets fixed soon. I definitely miss seeing the sunrise at the top of the tower over the city. read more

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Sunday mornings exploring the beautiful Satx trails! This park has a lot to offer for every mobility situation. We did a nice 3.1 on paved and natural trails that at times offered opportunities to get the ole ticker going! Lovely September morning just made this even better! We will be back to expand on this adventure. C'mon get out and move!!!! read more

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We really enjoyed our hike. Love the fact that our dogs were welcomed here. Nice shady hike. read more

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This is a cool area to have lunch or bring your kids. Some of the trails are paved and some are rough. I realized that there were signs up about mountain lions and feral pigs in some of the tougher areas so I stayed away. It's a decent park read more

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Definitely a great park to go to with the family, pet friendly as well. My husband and I went alone, the maps were easy to read, trails were easy to decipher, and the views were immaculate!! There are areas of steep rocks, but those are our favorites. If bringing kids, I would stay on the paved routes if children aren't exposed to hiking. Hilltop Route- best trail we did, there's a paved route and a natural route. Connects to another route so you can check out the overlook - must see!! There is a playground, bathrooms are available in the middle section also which was a plus. There are tons of covered and secluded picnic tables, seems the community keeps the area clean as well. Overall, it was a fantastic park and I can't wait to bring our children! read more

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Good: Overall still a good park. Friendly people and feels fairly safe. Bathrooms near the top are regularly stocked with TP, and the trashcans are well-maintained. Bad: The observation tower was closed off. Also, more and more dog owners are letting their pets poop in the middle of the road and not picking up after them. Even despite the fact that their are several stations with free bags. Apparently Eisenhower park is hard difficult to find the parking, so if it is your first time going, make sure you look out for the signs before turning left. You should also not see any metal chain link/'chicken wire'(I don't know the official term) fencing. If you do go pass any such thing, you are not at the park. read more

Wide variety of trails ranging from easy paved trails to harder rocky climbs and many in between. Nothing too strenuous but definitely some challenging hikes are available. Plenty of parking and even a playground area for kids. Love that it is one of the few parks in the area that welcomes dogs. Can get a little more crowded on weekends and holidays but still plenty of space for all. read more

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