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.

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.

The park is lovely. The grounds appear to be well maintained, there's flora, there's fauna, there's…read morewater. What more could you ask for??? Well, maps. Maybe I'm daft, but I couldn't figure out the trails. Every trail I started, ended after a few hundred feet. After a short time of starting and stopping and finding the maps vandalized so I couldn't figure out where on the map we were, we gave up and walked down the street to Mila for coffee. I love that they have maps set up throughout, but every single one I stopped at had the "you are here" section scratched out. Not being from San Antonio, I couldn't orient myself. So that was a little problem. Otherwise, the area a lot of picnic areas set up for grilling and eating with plenty of space for play. You just might have to Hansel and Gretel your way out though.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park was a cool way to start off my vacation in the city…read more The morning I was there was beautiful and cool. I chose to join one of the ranger-led tours at Mission San Jose to get a little more information. The tour is very informative and you learn a lot about the history of the Mission San Jose and the general era of the missions. I didn't have a lot of knowledge of that time, so being able to hear about the history and walk around the mission to see the architecture was very cool. I also went up to Mission Concepcion to see the church there. Being in these places, you really feel the history all around you in a different way. Absolutely worth taking some time to explore and try to pay attention to the amazing details.

It was a great experience. We learned a lot about the history . Highly recommend. We went in with…read moreno expectations and it was well worth it

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.

Located on the Mission Reach portion of the SA River, it's a nice park with lots of stuff to do!…read more There are two baseball fields with small bleacher seating, a huge pool, a full court covered basketball court, outdoor workout equipment, a small playground, LOTS of open space for football, running around in circles, rolling around in the grass, standing on your head, or what have you. :) Concrete picnic tables and BBQ grills - but not very many. There are two parking lots - one on each side of the pool. It's located about half a mile from Confluence Park and the Mission Reach connects the two. From the park, it's a half a mile walk to the actual Mission Concepcion. While you are here, find your way to the edge of the park near the SA River and find the "Mission Portal" (it's a round, stone tower as seen in the photos). From the top of the portal, you can see the top of Mission Concepcion if you look carefully. Steps on one side and an ADA ramp on the other side. You can also head out further toward Mission San Jose - just a few more miles down the Mission Reach trail. One last thing to check out while you are here. This site is where the first major skirmish of the Texas Revolution took place. The first Texan to die during the revolution died here, and he was the only one to die in this battle. There's a monument near the pool house on the Theo Avenue side and it explains more about the Texan who died and the Battle of Concepcion.

This is one of the gateway parks to connect the missions to the Riverwalk. As the name implies this…read moreon is the gateway for Mission Conception. This park has basketball, softball, bike trail, swimming pool and walking trail for the active. Picnic area for the hungry. Playground for munchkins. A very nice park and great place to access the mission reach of the riverwalk.

My doggo and I frequently come here for our walks. You'll see me either listening to my favorite…read morefaerie assassin queen book or gossiping on the phone with my mom. We make several loops through the park, keeping count of all the deer. Typically around 10 each time we walk. Be careful though, they may pop out in front of you on the trail. As will many bikers passing you "ON YOUR LEFT!" I've not seen any other big animals to be aware of during the day. When it is exceptionally busy, the bikers do seem to be prevalent and it is important to keep your dog (and kids) close. We enjoy this park though due to our proximity to it and ease of walking. It wasn't quite shaded enough to frequent in the summertime though.

This is a friendly, safe park to go on hikes, Jogging, or bike rides. There are bathrooms on site…read more Park rangers that do multiple checks to make sure all is well. I love feeling like I am in the country with all the wildlife, and landscape. A few different routes you can take depending on which park you want to connect to. This greenbelt is a safe way to get exercise with admiring nature's beauty.

Located in the Stone Oak neighborhood, this park contains a 1.8 mile trail that connects with the…read moreElementary school. There's a few benches to stop and rest and the trail has loops that lead you to other neighborhoods or back to where you started. The trails are quite pretty and well-paved. Not to mention it's clean for the most part and you will see people power walking or taking their pets/kids out. San Antonio is lucky to have this, that's for sure!

Doggo and co visited today!! As always, so beautifully pure. The wild flowers are perfectly…read moremysterious in every way. Was a little wet from the torrential rain last night but we were able to navigate with a little redirect here and there. Love this park

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!