This is easily one of the most beautiful parks in San Antonio--it might even be my absolute…read morefavorite! It features hundreds of trees and a scenic stream winding through the grounds, along with plenty of wildlife like ducks, geese, and vultures near the Joske Pavilion. There is tons of open space to lay out a blanket for a picnic, plus walking/running trails, baseball fields, a couple of playgrounds, plenty of tables and benches, and great paths for biking. It's wonderfully quiet in the mornings, making it the perfect in-town getaway.

It seems like a very nice park…read more It's just interesting how some sides of it appeared to just be grills and picnic tables and I don't know what you do other than have people grill and sit there. Whereas another side has wide open spaces and fishing, and then another side has the playground with some large pavilions. It seems like you could do a lot of different things in this park but not necessarily like it is set up to post a specific event. I didn't see any basketball courts or disc golf basket or soccer field or anything like that.

Now this rivals Fridriech Wilderness as the premier park/hike in the San Antonio area!…read more 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!

Fabulous park with loads of parking. There are various trails to choose from, whether you're hiking…read moreor 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.

Yanaguana is one of the best (if not the best) kid playground/park in the city!…read more Yanaguana Garden is located within Hemisfair. The park itself includes multiple sections for all ages including the main playground which was designed to be an inclusive space and follows the American Disabilities Act standards for public playgrounds. A new toddler play area which is perfect for babies and toddlers. There is also the Union Pacific splash pad which is only open during certain months of the year, so make sure to check their calendar for hours. They also have a sand play area, as well as another section with small games like ping pong, chess and many more games. Overall, this garden/park offers a wide range of outdoor activities for people of all ages. I've been taking my kid here since he was born and as he is growing and exploring new areas of Yanaguana I can truly see how well thought off this park is. To all the locals that don't travel to downtown too often, I would definitely recommend giving this park a chance before winter comes. Also, for all the tourists coming with little ones that need the space to run around for a couple of hours, this is most definitely the spot for you!

Beautifully maintained clean park for the entire family, friends catching up, or just chilling out…read moresolo. There's separate picnic tables by the Kimpton hotel side that's great for a quick meal too. Lots of splash pads and shaded areas with chairs for the parents to watch from a distance. Bathrooms aren't super clean but I think there's other spots less frequented where babies/toddlers can go for a quick change of clothes. Parking is going to be a challenge on the weekends but paid parking isn't too far away.

Evening stroll in Phil Hardberger Park with my pup. Labor Day weekend and all is quiet in the park.read more

Wonderful park! The walking trail from this entrance is an easy walk, and mostly in shade during…read moresome parts of the day. It's actually mostly paved or DG so would be doable even with a stroller. We walked from the red playground to the sky bridge and back which was 2 miles. The parking lot is next to the red playground and the dog park, from Blanco entrance, right next to Blanco BBQ. We saw 3 deer during November!

Came back a few days later. Walked some of the trails and took some pictures. I think the trail…read morenetwork is much more extensive than I had time walk on my lunch break. There's a pavilion that was a gift from a city in Korea to the city of San Antonio. I had no idea this even existed. It's very ornate and colorful. WORTH the trip just to take a look at it.

I came to this park with family and I thought was a really nice place. It is a small park and can…read morelap 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.

Friedrich is a staple in my life. This parkcan be very busy at times, so plan accordingly when it…read morecomes to parking and carpool if you are meeting up with friends. The trails are well marked and maintained. They have restrooms at the entrance and the trashcans at that area as well. The main loop trail is perfect for the family hike or a chill climb with friends. They have plenty of trails that branch off and they are well marked with difficulty ratings. I appreciate that everyone I come across is friendly and simply enjoying their time with nature. This is a trail in South Texas, so I'd recommend bringing some water and sunscreen, but otherwise you really don't need much. I've never run into any animal other than maybe a bird or squirrel, but clearly there are some night creatures from the trail markings. For being inside a major city, there are surprisingly quite a few places to rest and take in the view of the hill country. Overall, a wonderful local wildnerness park!

We hit the trails at Friedrich Wilderness Park and wandered off the path for nearly four hours. The…read moreday was gorgeous - clear skies and perfect weather. During our exploring, we discovered a windmill and a cluster of old stones hidden just a few inches beneath the surface. We managed to wrap up 10 miles of hiking and climbing. This park is on my top 5 nature walk/hike in San Antonio, TX.

Such a small piece of heaven hidden here from the hustle and bustle of businesses just across the…read moreroad Love how the path is well marked for distance and safety like sharp curves for bikers Mostly shaded too Picnic here, sit and meditate Anything to your hearts desire Just be sure it's not raining and flooded, which is rare but does happen

I enjoy coming to this trail for a quick walk. There is plenty of parking (except when soccer games…read moreare in full swing) and the paved trail is well maintained and clear of debris. The trail is relatively flat and approximately two miles-depending on where you're parked. It's dog friendly with plenty of trash bins and bag stations to pick up after your furry kids.

This was my first visit to Government Canyon. I reserved my day pass, checked in at the entrance,…read moregot my pass, and we were on our way. We drove for a few minutes to a large parking lot. There were trailhead signs on either side and both were clearly marked. We decided to start with the Savannah Loop which is approximately 2.5 miles long. There are about eight differently trails of varying levels of intensity. The trail was clearly defined and well maintained. The signs make it easy to follow the trail and find your way around. There were quite a few hikers this morning, many with pets on leashes. Everyone was pretty friendly and courteous. The trail was very peaceful and very quiet for the most part. We didn't see much wildlife, but we found some lovely views. We will definitely come back for the other trails.

Whether you're looking for a short or long hike, Government canyon is a great hiking spot to check…read moreout dinosaur tracks, the most amazing Texan birds, my husband say the very coveted Painted Bunting! Definitely be prepared with lots of water and good comfy shoes! We did 11.5 miles! We were exhausted but saw some amazing birds, lots of wild flowers and cute families everywhere!

Very cute park and playground. Great job walking / running / biking trail too!! My kids loved…read moreplaying here and I love all the options for differing ages as well as sun shade and soft padded flooring. The only thing I'd add, as well as to many other SA parks, is an actual restroom. there is plenty of room for it. Families enjoy parks like this for several hours on end and need a real restroom and area for changing infants.

The park itself is rather small. It also has a good percent of it flagged off with do not cross…read moreyellow tape while City employees are doing something to the wooden areas all around the playground. I did walk down the trails about a quarter mile out and a quarter mile back. It was all paved and ADA accessible. I would have gone further but I was on my lunch break and it was 100° outside so I headed back to the AC in my car. Did eat my lunch in the car while I was here not a lot of people came and went so I guess it's not a hugely popular park or maybe the fact that there's so much construction going on and some of the trails blocked off have we not a lot of people go to this park .

This is such a beautiful biking path along the river. It will take you to all of the Missions. The…read morepath is well marked with directions to each Mission. Along the way there are pocket parks with sculptures and gazebos and even bathrooms. There are signs with local history to educate you. There are fauna and flora to observe. The river is so interesting with a lot of dams and waterfalls as the river level changed. I was so impressed with how well the path was incorporated into the landscape. It was also wide enough for other bikers and pedestrians to safely pass each other. If you like to bike this is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon going to all of the missions. I loved it.

I always enjoy coming here! It is such a peaceful place to walk, bike, enjoy some fresh air, and…read moretake in a quieter side of San Antonio. The trail is well maintained, easy to explore, and full of beautiful little spots to stop along the way. There is always plenty of wildlife too -- I especially love spotting our beautiful Texas birds along the trail. Truly one of San Antonio's gems.