Me and my kids definitely enjoy this park, 2 playgrounds to play on that pretty close to each other. Big covered pic nice table area. There is a small body of water around that connects to to the cemetery right next door, you can fish. The neighbors I'm sure wouldn't mind . read more

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Love this spacious park several playscape and tons of shaded pavilions. Perfect for this Texas weather! You can even book pavilions or bbq pits! Kids love it here read more

First time here & definitely not our last, the ambiance is so relaxing & chill, I love it! The park is so big with lots too offer... I love all the pavilions & different play grounds for kids to play..they have a volleyball sandpit to bring your volleyball setup.. I'm going to look into having my daughters birthday party here... we really enjoyed it! read more

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This park's got a few old school stuff that I haven't seen since I was a kid so that's the differentiator I can see. The single and probably unsafe metal slide and the little UFO thingy. Other than that, nothing to write home about. When we were there, there was this annoying kid who kept on parking himself on the slide climbing up it repeatedly while my kid was waiting to slide down for like a good 5 minutes. I glanced at where this kid's sorry-excuse-for-a-parent was and of course the mother (and I use that term loosely) was yapping away on a bench with another woman like the incompetent caregiver she was. read more

Nice, clean park. A lot of beautiful space for walks and picnics. Able to reserve spots for events.

Great place!! Was clean and had a fantastic time at a little ones birthday party! I would definitely recommend this park to my family and friends! Keep up the good job on maintenance! read more

This park definitely needs some TLC and attention as the equipment could use some major renovations. Luckily it's not my go to park as I live closer to Woodlawn (which had renovations over the last couple years) The pavilions are pretty cool and spacious, but too bad they were still closed as of my last visit. read more

Raymond Russell County Park - Parks Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Ok... the park itself is the only thing that gets my 1 star (then again I really have no choice)... It's a nice park. A lot of playground area for the kiddos (and different areas as well) and plenty of parking for those busy summer days. So why am I only giving them 1 star? Probably because - here we go again, guys - my one biggest pet peeve when it comes to businesses: customer service. Now I'm not asking you to be Mary freakin Poppins when I come to utilize your business or services but can I get someone who actually knows how to treat people??!? Scenario: *My son & I... hangin out, playing on the swings, taking pics and whatnot. It's a weekday - we both had the day off, so we're just minding our own business and enjoying our time together. The weather starts getting a bit warm and then the hubby starts texting me from Korea. I decide to take a seat at a bench under one of the pavilions as I text back and watch our son.* Approximately 10 minutes later, I hear a man's voice. (loud and demanding) "Ma'am, you can't sit there." "Excuse me?" (getting louder) "You can NOT sit there." "And why is that?" "There's a sign right there that says this area is for individuals who have RESERVED it!" (points at sign) "Oh really? And so where are the people who reserved it? Are they here already? Maybe I can ask them if it's okay for me to sit with them!" "Ma'am! This is RESERVED." "Uh huh. Let's see... big @ss park... hmmm... I only see about 3 cars and about 7 people out here including me and my son. It's the middle of the workweek and it's February." (he has this cute blank look on his face at this point) "Well, I had NO IDEA it was THAT crucial that I move." "Park rules, lady." "Yeah, well, your park rules suck and so do you. Here, can I sit on that bench over there or do I have to make a reservation?" (he walks off) "That's what I thought, jack@ss..." read more

This park is incredible. I took my 3 year old and he had a blast! To start there are 3 seperate huge playgrounds all with different types of equipment. Tons of different size/styles of slides which my son loved. There is something for every age child. Kids 1-12 years old will find plenty to do. They also have covered pavilions, bbq pits, picnic tables, small basketball goal and lots of open field to play soccer or what ever you like. We drove all the way from Comfort and it is well worth it. Easily accessible from I-10 feeder and close to The Rim. This is probably the best park ive ever seen. I was able to stay back and let my son run around with the other kids and he had so much fun. Bring your kids they will have a blast!! read more

Raymond Russell County Park - One out of three seperate playgrounds - Parks Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This park is not very big but it does offer a great deal. There are plenty of places to rent with grills and the best thing is that there is plenty of shade by trees and shelters. The grills are not just those small grills built in the ground but huge pits that can feed a great deal of people. There are three pavilions available for rent with the number one being the largest. For those of you with kids the playground is nice and on top a soft rubberized surface to help minimize the bumps and scrapes. As with most parks it is of course dog friendly and it is a place where you must have your pet on a leash. read more

RRP is a wonderful park to do everything healthy from meditation, walking & thinking, to running, jumping, hiking exploring, and just having fun with your best friend---any time of the year. However, (yes...there is one of those!) there is a renovation project going on that will make this park even better for families, groups, and even pets. This work is going on now and there is machinery, construction workers, and park personnel moving things, ripping up old wood planks, and so on. My Schnoodle, Teddy and I are not bothered by these temporary issues, in fact we like to see the progress of the makeover! read more

i saw the comments about the park needing tlc and that the ladies restroom have no locks or toilet paper in woman's restrooms- they absouletly do. This park compared to other San Antonio parks; especially the bathrooms! So clean. also I don't believe this one doesn't need tlc at all. Park is very clean, trash cans everywhere, and all play areas are very nice! They have three parks which are all different things to play on, some stuff I've never seen at other parks ever! my 5 year old had so much fun along with my 7 year old nephew. This is one of the best parks in San Antonio, if not the best! if you live by Woodlawn, go there and nothing compared to this park! the park is in such a nice area, it's patrolled by police and one I can actually let my kid play and sit down without being worried. read more

My step daughter loves this park. There's basketball court, 3 different play areas and always other kids here read more

Raymond Russell Park is run by the county, since back in the day this area was not inside of the city limits. It's not necessarily the best park for trails, running, etc, but it is a great park to take the kids, throw a party, or just hang out. The pavilions can be rented through a really convenient online system, and the best part about it being a county park---alcohol is allowed--as long as it's not in glass containers. The pavilions have picnic tables, huge ice boxes, fridges, sinks, and some have smokers to cook up BBQ. There are two different playgrounds for the kiddos, and dogs are allowed at the park on leashes. The park security are on top of things and they stay by the pavilions to make sure no riff raff is going on. Overall, if you are just looking for a park to hang out tailgate style this place is great. read more

Is this park a little creepy because it's right next to a cemetery? yes but does it have plenty of jungle gym space and parking as well? yes again. If you ignore the cemetery this is a cool park. There's a basketball court, volleyball sand pit, a area designed to play baseball, perhaps & jungle gyms. There are actually 3 different & separate jungle gym areas. Large, medium & small. The large area has a slide that I could only describe as a adult slide, it must be 20ft up & when you slide you go down fast but for adventurous kids, it's great to see them scream in joy. All jungle gym areas are surrounded by sand. There is also a nice creek that separates parts of the park. Don't be fooled that the park ends as soon as you drive up and see parking, follow it around to catch more picnic & jungle gym areas. read more

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Lots of trees, picnic tables, bbq pits & a playground. Lots of breeze thanks to the topography. Ladies' restroom has NO door locks but toilet paper is padlocked!! read more

Ok, this park has its purpose I guess. It's an ok place to take your kids to the playground or have a picnic. My pet peeve is the lack of trails for running, walking or hiking. To me that's the main point of a park. The landscaping isn't great, the playground equipment seems old. But it's basically always empty, so if you want some peace this might work. read more

It is a pretty good park for kids, lots of play equipment and fairly well shaded. I would have given it 5 stars but the people who work here are really unfriendly and will chase you out of the pavilions even if they don't have anybody using them the whole day. At Brackenridge park they are much more friendly! I am pretty sure that the pavilions are paid for by the same tax dollars that pay for the parks so I would think that people could sit in them if they are not being used, at other parks I have been to they have not had a problem with people sitting in them if they are not being used! read more

This location has covered pavilions, a huge smoker bbq pit, fridges in the pavillions, space right next door for a volley ball net to be set up, a large counter to place food on for a perfect line, and a kids play area right beside it....in short, the perfect location for a large family gathering. Volleyball for the adults and big kids, and playground equip for the little kids close enough to each other that dad can play volley ball while mom sits in the shade and the kids play...while all close enough to talk and see each other. We had our CASUAL low key wedding reception here, and it would be perfect for a baby shower or child's birthday as well. And as to the other reviewer on here....the pavillion is rented for people like me, so get the hell over it. read more

I went here for a company event where we rented one of the pavilions. The pavilions are huge with kitchens, smokers, and fridges. Very impressive. The park itself looked nice too, which a playground for kids, lots of grassy areas, tetherball, volleyball, etc. read more

Seems more like a park you'd find in a subdivision. There's no trails for the outdoorsy type and not much of a playground variety for the chitlins. But it is good for company picnics (?) since they have pavilions and grills (huge). read more

The park was okay...the trail couldve been better. My only issue was that there are stickers and big ants along the volleyball court. It sucked so bad. They need to fix that issue. Its a sand volleyball court! People take off their shoes so if the ball goes out of bounds someone else who isnt playing has to go retrieve it...unless youre still wearing shoes... I got bit 3 times on my feet and stabbed my the stickers...it hurt more than it should've. What if a child was near that area and the parents didnt? And said child was allergic to ants...?! read more

This is not your typical park to bring kids to... which is why I'm such a fan. The play structures are old, basic, and well maintained. There are no less than 3 different playgrounds, each a little different from the other. There are plenty of open areas where kids can use their imagination for some unstructured play. There are some small trails, but if you're looking for a place to run, head across the highway to Friedrich. The reservable pavilions with kitchens are great for big groups. Additionally, this park is NEVER crowded. I'm a weekly visitor. read more