My doggo and I frequently come here for our walks. You'll see me either listening to my favorite faerie 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. read more

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This is a friendly, safe park to go on hikes, Jogging, or bike rides. There are bathrooms on site. 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. read more

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Great place to walk, bike, toddler playground and swings! I love the cushion on the playground and there is even pickle ball courts!

I have to say, visiting Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park was so enjoyable, I have a feeling I will have to go back to explore some more. It has numerous trails to travel and a multitude of flora and fauna. I really liked the park's layout with benches, a playground, a huge pavilion and many informative signs. I was equally impressed with the sign cautioning walkers and other trail adventurers, about wild hogs, coyotes, snakes, bobcats and mountain lions. Mountain Lions!! After reading, I became intensely focused on my surroundings. I was secretly hoping to see a mountain lion, but from a very great distance. I can say with all certainty, that when I visited this park, many moons ago, it did not seem that big nor interesting enough to warrant more visits. This last visit completely changed my mind. I was really impressed at the changes that this park underwent through the years. As seems to be the case with many San Antonio parks, Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park eventually leads into other parks, in this case Voelcker Park and Hardberger Park. This has given Walker Ranch a longer walking trail, and, really, bobcats, wild hogs, mountain lions...?! This used to be a little bitty park, and now there's the possibility of running into a myriad of wild and dangerous creatures! Clearly a totally different park. read more

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Love this park, was able to take my baby stroller for a nature walk, then returned with my bicycle and baby rider and we had a beautiful time riding around. Great for walking and great for bike riding read more

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A very awesome little park with a paved trail that is wide enough for walking, jogging and bicycles. The parking is small but there is a small parking lot on each side of the park. You can enjoy the beauty of this park or can use it as a trail head to Salado Creek Greenway. There is a pavilion that may be reserved and rented. There is also a nice playground for kids. The park is on the approach path for one of the runways at the airport so don't be surprised by the low over flying planes. Have fun and enjoy. read more

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I love this park and it's super close to my house. Been coming here for years we have some secret spots for picnics and the play ground is epic. We spend hours here. read more

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Seeing multiple families of deer left a good impression. The wide paved trails with nice greenery and a rocky creek on the sides makes this a valuable stop for anyone who has seen thee main tourist sites of the city and want something deeper. read more

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Upon moving to San Antonio I started to look for running trails close to my apartment. Walker Ranch was less than a couple miles away so I decided to try it out. My first experience running through the park was very pleasant. I enjoyed all the scenery & deer you see while on the trails. I should say though that I did get lost on my first run, because I didn't realize that Walker Ranch fed into Phil Hardberger Park. So if it's you first time coming to this trail keep that in mind. Since the proximity of this park is so close I frequent it a lot. I'm an avid runner & now that I'm more familiar with all the trails that run through it I'm really comfortable & more sure about where I'm going, haha. Just recently I decided to take a different route through Walker Ranch & ended up at Mcallister Park. I really enjoyed that run. The scenery & being able to run under the overpasses is really cool! The neat thing about these trails is they have markers that give you specifics about your location in case of an emergency. There are also signs that direct people toward exits in the event of a flood. I really like all those little additions along the trails, but I just wish there were a bit more water fountains through out the trail instead of just being located at the exits & entrances. It would really benefit those that are doing long runs, bikes, walks, or hikes! In addition to the great trails there is also a sizable playground & pavilion, so you can take your little ones & be comfortable in the shade as well. I haven't seen any permanent bathroom installations at Walker Ranch but there are a couple port a potties off to the front of the exit. read more

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I took my kids here to play and have a picnic. It was a blast. We played on the playground and took a walk around the trails. It is situated on West Ave, which is a terribly busy road. You just wouldn't think there is a serene park awaiting you within 1 mile of busy Interstate 281. The skinny on the trails for runners is this.... If you are planning on running any more than 3 miles, don't do it here. You will just go around in circles. I believe I had my Garmin sketch it out as about 1.2 miles around. For parents, it is a TOTALLY different scenario. This trail is perfect for kids to watch the birds, get a good walk in, and nestled in the back of the trail is an outdoor seating pavilion (small range). We pretended we were on stage and sang and danced and clapped. I love the Walker Ranch Park, but every time I want to call is Texas Walker Ranger...HMMM... Must disconnect those two ideas. read more

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Love this park great place for bikes. Only need to said left left. Lol I have great day coming here for graduation pictures and pokemon community day. Gracias. Take time for professional pictures. But I think they will be great. Have great day. read more

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Went here with my wife, son and his 2.5 year old daughter so she could play on the play structures and swings. So, this review is only for this small area of the park. There was ample nearby parking, a very short distance from the play area. I really liked the fact that the entire area had a cushioned, rubberized floor, to falls would be less dangerous. They had two structures, one for smaller children (2-6 y/o) and one for larger ones (?6-12 y/o). There are really good structures, with fun, age-appropriate challenges. A swing set was nearly. There was also a shade structure and ample benches around the play area. This is a great place to bring your little one. read more

What a great neighborhood park! This park is not only just a park, but also a trail head to the Salado Creek Greenway. The trails are wide, paved, smooth, and relatively flat, and empty out into this park. While here, I managed to see over a half dozen deer, including a majestic buck with a large set of antlers! I was amazed. The playground here is full of great things to play on, and plenty of benches to hang out at. The playground surface is covered in that bouncy foam that lets you down easy if you fall on your face. Parking looked pretty easy through here. Although, as of this writing, they're working on a major bridge right next to the park, which can make getting here a bit more challenging. There was a footbridge that takes you across the creek, and good signage explaining the different types of local flora that can be seen here. There are plenty of trails to go running, biking or jogging on, or a few benches if sitting is more your pace. It's a nice park, with lots of big oak trees and plenty of shade. It's worth checking out if you need a break from the city. read more

I have been walking my dog at this park for several years. The park is great. There is one problem that is getting much worse and dangerous. That problem is, not all, but most bike riders never seem to yield nor warn you when they come up behind you. There needs to be more signage stating rules for the bikers. There is only one small sign with not much information. McAllister Park has plenty of signs and the bikers are much more courteous. read more

Jen E. said it. This somewhat hidden park is cool. Everytime I think of Castle Hills area, I always think traffic... airport... those kinds of things. But you won't find that here. Just the occasional plane going overhead but once you've immersed yourself into this park, I don't think you'll really notice much else. I've laid under the pavillion I don't know how many times. Just listening to the kids playing a few feet away on the playground. Hearing the birds and the people walking by on their way to the trails. If there's enough people, parking can be a bitch though. Nonetheless I enjoy this place. read more

My son loves this park! Especially the bridge, and the fact that you can see airplanes passing right over you! Only reason I can't give it 5 stars is because of the parking! read more

This is one of my favorite parks to 1) bring my kiddos to because of the awesome playground and trees to climb, and 2) bring my clients to photograph here! This park is so amazing on so any levels. In the early evening you can see entire herds of deer. The bridge is amazing, the trails are cool, love the windmill, the rocks to sit on, etc. AND it links up to one of the Hardberger Parks. What more could you ask for?!?! read more

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I took my kids here to take a walk on the trails. We enjoyed the scenery. Only down fall for me is that their are a lot of bicyclists who tend to go really fast on these trails. So if you have little ones with you it's best to keep them at an arms reach just in case a bicyclists is coming. There is also a nice playground for the kiddos and picnic tables to enjoy a snack or a meal. read more

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We LOVE this park. They have done a lot to it recently with the new playscape and upgrade to the trails. It's a great place for my daughter to ride her bike and get all her energy out. We often picnic here too, with plenty of seating in the pavilion area you are never searching for a free table! read more

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What a fun place to take the family. Great playground, biking and walking trails. My grandson had a blast here. read more

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WARNING!!!!!! I hate to rate the park, but need to send out a WARNING !!!!! My daughter (28) enjoys going to this park with her dog, and has been many times. The other day her dog was being a friendly pest, so my daughter decided to remove him from the busy area. She went off trail and was sitting out of sight, day dreaming. Suddenly, she heard something and looked over to see a man "sneaking" up on her. She immediately jumped up and ran, calling her dog as she did so. Luckily her dog ran away with her. She was so startled that all she can remember about his appearance is that he had a full beard that was gray. BE CAREFUL, AND STAY IN THE POPULATED AREA IF YOU'RE ALONE!!! read more

No parking :( Nice .5 trail and then longer trails that go off in the distance. I would love it if the lights were on at night. It can be creepy otherwise. read more

I think I'm in love! So many trails to choose from, in the midst of lovely scenery. Since this park follows Salado Creek you can go through to Hardberger Park...essentially your walk/jog/bike/hike/whatever-it-is-you-do can last as long as you like! Some trails are more developed than others so the aforementioned activities may be more difficult to accomplish depending on the path. Bring your bug spray too! Since we've had a lot of rain this year, the first time I came here I was nearly eaten alive. read more

I like this park because they have a natural area in the middle of the city. You get to walk through dried creek bed and see deer, but up to a 2 weeks after it rains you can see trash that has floated in. They also have a playscape and a paved trail that is about 1/2 mile. I love the windmill and good safe place to take your dog for a walk. Although on Sundays in the afternoon it's hard to find parking. read more

I love this park. I have tons of memories here. its good for the kiddies and has a great little playground. it has AWESOME walking trails (I'll let you find out for yourself) but if your a runner/walker or even if you want some fresh air this place is for you. if you walk around the basic oval-like main trail in the middle of the park you will eventually come to something called 'the classroom' which is this awesome little roman type classroom replica and if you stand in the middle and talk out loud, you will get this trippy experience, i cant explain it, you'll have to just check it out. nice little find. read more

Place it great for kids and adults! The playground it big- plenty of room for all the kids to run around and the walk way is good for a stroll or riding bikes. Only complaint is I wish there was more parking! read more

Loved the walking trails and playground. Needs better parking!

Great park! My seven and nine year old girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Nice large pavilion adjacent to park oftentimes hosting birthdays or gatherings. This park also has walking trails and a gorgeous bridge that allows you to get a glimpse of some wildlife. TIP: The bridge also connects to another entrance right off of Rhapsody Dr. which has additional parking. This park is also a great location to watch planes fly low overhead as they head to the airport. Beautiful, clean, safe, and enjoyable park! read more

I love this park. I am training for a marathon, and this is the perfect place to run day or night. At night the trail is lit up, so it feels very safe. Sometimes there's no parking, but I live across the street so that's no a problem for me. read more

My son's favorite park, and we live so close to it, well within a mile in fact. There's plenty of equipment for kids to play upon, and a nice covered pavilion with plenty of tables for picnics and birthday parties. The playground area has that wonderful foamy soft covering that goes over the concrete this making a softer surface if kiddos were to fall. There's also some wonderful trails there as well. Great for observing the wild life, axis deer are regularly spotted at the park, as are hawks and vultures. The cautionary signs also warn that wild boars and even mountain lions could also be in the area but I have yet to see either of those. There's also a great foot bridge that crosses Salado Creek and leads to a small parking lot. Parking is the only check in the negative column from my standpoint, and on nice days it can be challenging to find a spot. But overall it is a great place to take your kids or for you to go walking or jogging. I think that we will go today! read more

I love all of our parks but this one is special to us because we get to watch the airplanes coming in for a landing. Also it's open late--until 11 which we love. A great park. read more

When my oldest daughter was young we referred to this park as "the blue park" cause as you can see in the pictures it WAS blue...the city has redone all the play equipment so it is no longer the blue park...aesthetics aside the play equipment is still fun but the real beauty of this park is the walking trails through the woods...well as woodsy as you can get in the middle of the city. If it were not for the airplanes going overhead you would swear you were in the middle of the country. Park Police have been by most of the times we went; it feels safe, minimal graffiti, trash or creepers. Nice covered area with pick nick tables if you want to have lunch or a party. Definitely one of the hidden gems as far as parks go in SA. read more