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 .

Espada is a beautiful park on the south side of San Antonio. It's very quiet during the week. There…read moreare lots of beautiful trees. It features the Espada Dam, an acequia system that diverts water from the San Antonio river. The park is a lovely place to picnic, take a walk, bike ride, or just hang out. There's a walking trail and it is very close to some of the San Antonio missions.

Very nice job of renovation and general sprucing up of the area. Nice wide walking and biking…read morepaths. The restrooms are not yet open though, so plan your trip accordingly. On this Sunday (April 26), there were many people in the park as it was a beautiful day. Grilling going on and large parties. Definitely more than the supposedly 5 max in a group mandate. The park police did not bother anyone that I saw, even the really large birthday parties. Good for them and the party-goers. The landscaping has been kept on the wild side, which is cool. Go there.

Beautiful, nicely paved walkway. We accessed it from the stairs off of Huebner, between NW military…read moreand Bitters, but I do think that if you need to park there, it would be easier to park at the Blanco side of Hardberger Park at their large parking lots, then walk the trail. They have a wide walkway which is shared by bikes, runners and walkers and it's very nice and peaceful. At some points, there was a separate trail for dirt and mountain bikes as well. We saw so many deer! Nicely maintained and feels safe since there are people coming by every few minutes.

Not sure how everyone else found this Park using directions from Yahoo. It took me through a…read moresubdivision, numerous speed bumps, causing me to slow down, and then the directions stop in front of someone's house. Looks like a nice park I'll never know because I'm not sure how to get there. Lol

I came to this park for Basura Bash 2019. This is a city wide event held annually to clean up the…read moretrash along area waterways. This is a beautiful park with lots of trails. Great areas for grilling and picnics. Playgrounds and sports fieks for those wanting to be active. I am glad I was introduced to this park during an amazing event. I highly reccomend.....

This park has been close to home for a real long time so to me it has always been my quick getaway…read morepark, The park has gone through quite a few renovations in the past 5yrs and they're still under construction for expansion. Hiking trails, rental pavilion, plenty picnic tables, 4 playgrounds, plenty of parking space, small river, hotel/motels nearby. Always clean and workers are almost always around in sight. On the downside park closes a bit too early and tends to get spooky and lonely at night if your alone with kiddos so be careful.

Mahncke Park is a great neighborhood park!…read more If you live near the area, this is a great place to take your dog for a walk or a quick jog. The park is never super busy and is always kept very clean. If you forgot to bring your doggie bags, don't worry! They have plenty of doggie bags stations all across the park. The city keeps Mahncke Park pretty clean and I've seen them plant new flowers and trees every now and then. During the spring you can appreciate the Texas bluebonnets all across the park. For the runners out there, this park is conveniently connected to the San Antonio Botanical Gardens and Brackenridge Park, which gives you the option to add a few miles to your run.

A nice little park that connects Brackenridge Park with the Botanical Gardens. In the Spring the…read morewildflowers rule. When George Brackenridge donated the land that is now Brackenridge Park and The Botanical Garden this was part of the gift.

Not a huge parking lot, but there was a space for me to get out of the sun and park to hike the…read moretrail after I had my lunch. There is a Porta potty near the entrance to the trails, but when I looked inside, it had a pile of clothes and looked like someone was living in there or at least sleeping in there at night. I walked the entire loop and it was about one and a quarter miles. Took a little less than 30 minutes to walk the loop. So it's a good lunchtime break to clear the head before going back to work. The trail has very little elevation change just minor up and downs, but the entire trail is paved. It's basically a 5 foot wide sidewalk loop so very easily accessible for anyone who wants to get out and do some hiking or just get back to nature. I didn't see any animals but saw three different birds, a cardinal, a mockingbird and a black Phoebe. Overall, not a bad space to have lunch and walk a little before heading back to work. I would come here again.

This isolated park that we had been to on our walks was perfect during the pandemic because it…read morenever gets crowded and people social distance pretty good here. It has a gazebo for birthday parties with a couple of benches. Only thing is: bring bug spray because it's already mosquito season in Texas allows mosquitoes lurk in the shade. This park has a running trail that doesn't go too far before it turns to dirt and than you can explore freely deeper into the woods. Come here for a relaxing walk away from crowds of people. The small parking lot will let you know how full it is.

Found this great park that offers the benefits of being outside without the punishment that is the…read moreSan Antonio Sun shining down unrelentingly. It is located 15 minutes from Fort Saint Houston and allows for a great break from the hustle and bustle of the city noise. The path is winding and long and gives way for walkers runners, skaters or bike enthusiasts to enjoy a bit of activity outdoors versus recirculated air-conditioned air inside of a gym. While I am not knocking gyms, I am, however, saying that this alternative may be more appealing to folks who want to spend more time outside and touch grass. There are two different entrances and plenty of place to park. The elevation on the trail varies slightly so there's a nice mix to a flat road and everything is well-maintained. At one point near the end of my run, I saw a deer and that was pretty awesome because let's be honest. How often does that happen? This feels like a great place to spend some time outside and there is more to this park. I am yet to explore so I look forward to providing an update and in your future what a great spot.

19 Apr 2024 This is…read morea very nice park. You wouldn't know it was there unless you knew it was there. It is nestled between apartments and homes off of NE Loop 410. Truly hidden. We walked the left side trail which is relatively flat with some slight rising of the road. The creek is dry. We saw several deer and many butterflies. Trees and other ground growth are abundant. Cardinals were everywhere and singing their distinctive song. The park is almost literally in some homes back yards. The trails are shared with bicyclists which can be a little annoying. They really zip by on the not overly wide trails. Many people are on electric bikes. Go there.

Nice park Central location…read moreParking is tricky You can park at the garage because often with events the streets are closed

Not the most glamorous park in San Antonio, and especially considering it is in downtown, I highly…read morewould advise against paying for parking just to take a stroll around this park. If you are already in the area, it's probably not a bad place to go for a walk, but also be conscientious of your surroundings with plenty of homeless in the immediate area. Travis Park is a square park that is bounded by Pecan on the north, Jefferson on the east, Travis on the south, and Navarro on the west. There are walkways that emanate from the circle in the center of the square in all cardinal and intermediate directions. Think of a compass, and that's pretty much what the park looks like from an overhead perspective. The park was kind of boring, at least at the time I went, but while searching Google Maps, I saw that it turns into an ice rink around winter time, so I'm sure it would have been a sight to see children skating around during the Christmas holiday season. I went during the summer when temperatures reached triple digits, so there wasn't much activity going on when I stopped by. Somewhere in the park, there was a water fountain, and next to the fountain was a station for filtered water. I didn't bother to use it because I wasn't carrying a water bottle with me at the time, so I can't comment on the quality of the water there. The park also has a map of downtown San Antonio, so if you're not sure where to go, consult the map, which will show where the park is as well as other places to visit, like of course, the Alamo! However, please keep in mind that map is upside down, meaning that when you go up on the map, you're heading south, not north. Don't lose your sense of direction! However, if you're traveling together as a family, but somehow break off in different directions, this would make for a good, though not ideal, spot to meet up. Rules of the park are posted on a sign. Hours are 5 AM to 11 PM daily. No loud music or alcohol allowed on the premises unless you have a special permit. Lastly, dogs are only allowed in the dog park, a small gated enclosure. The dog park has its own set of rules, including one that says, "Dogs in heat." That rule I'm sure is open to multiple interpretations due to the vagueness of the word "heat". Hopefully, the City of San Antonio will consider rewording that to include perhaps a numerical figure to further clarify the meaning of that rule. It was a nice little getaway from my hotel, but I'd say it wasn't worth it to walk that far in the midst of a heat wave. 5 stars out of 10, but I'm rounding up to 3 out of 5 since it's one of a few places downtown that provides a nice break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Plus, I'm sure it'd be a lot more festive with the ice rink!