Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near San Antonio

Kady B. • November 27, 2011Love going to rainforest cafe there while we visit the river walk.

Andrew B. • May 7, 2015The history is amazing! Everything is well kept and it's overall amazing.

John H. • January 9, 2015Coolest church of all the missions. Take a walk inside and look at the beautiful interior.

Social N. • November 29, 2012These gardens are a well-kept San Antonio secret, but they're beautiful and free. If you're making a special trip, call ahead as they sometimes close for special events.

Missy L. • June 1, 2012Get there early to beat the lines....every slide is great! We will be back.

John H. • November 7, 2012Great spot. Love to jog . And relaxation

Wendy S. • January 26, 2020Great hiking trails! Plus a great little playground and library next door and lots of bluebonnets during the spring.

Laura R. • June 27, 2018Fun place to walk around and enjoy nature. There’s artwork and water falls throughout that make it interesting. There’s also a playground for the kids.

The N. • July 15, 2010This is a great park for running and biking. A must visit if you like the outdoors.

Mario G. • March 3, 2016Always love this area beautiful homes great restaurants

Yusuf C. • May 29, 2016Awesome place for kids and family! I bring my kids regularly and they enjoy it so much. Great play ground and walking trails.

Susan P. • July 28, 2010Tennis courts, accessible playground, soccer, cricket, basketball pickup games, nature trail and victory/community gardens. Dogs welcome on leash, watering bowls and poop bags. Old timey park fun!

Joel V. • January 11, 2012This living museum entices visitors with seasonal floral displays, a serene native forest walk, exotic plant specimens from around the world, modernistic glass pyramids & an authentic log cabin.

Kyle J. • March 22, 2014Very cool view! You MUST do this if you're visiting San Antonio!

Kiona T. • May 21, 2013Awesome place!! Just make sure you bring lots of water and food, it can get pricey

Joanna • March 19, 2013Very beautiful! Small but nice. Love it!

Evelyn G. • March 20, 2014Nice trail, friendly people. 😊

Bill C. • March 17, 2013Great place for walking, bike riding, or just enjoying the outdoors. Plenty of wildlife if you look for it. Deer, squirrels, rabbits, and other small critters. Even spotted a bobcat.

Tyeshia B. • March 13, 2016Beautiful area but the amount of trees severely limit the spaces around the lake to fish.

Robert G. • September 5, 2016Great Place to bike, jog, walk, run or just getaway, deer and birds everywhere.

Amanda A. • July 23, 2010excellent track for roller skating. smooth concrete and wide space for passing others. also great for catching speed when you hear a great song.

Pepe B. • October 11, 2016Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent view. Great for dates. Make sure to make your reservation before you go.

Roger F. • December 2, 2014A very beautiful, even romantic park. The only downsides are that it's small, and that at certain times of year you're going to run into wedding parties.

Bibliosopher • June 9, 2012A walkable neighborhood - Brown Coffee, Deco Pizza, and Koffee Kup are great for a stroll. And now Woodlawn Lake has outdoor gym equipment too.

Prince W. • February 15, 2014Great playground for the kids and plenty of shade in the covered pavilions.

John H. • January 9, 2015Cool piece of engineering history and how the city of San Antonio was able to establish its missions and use the water for the mission and its farming.

Stu J. • February 2, 2012The Bandstand was built in 1892 for the U.S. Arsenal, just across the San Antonio River, and moved here in 1953. To learn more, pick up a Walking Tour map at 107 King William Street.

Ashley R. • August 10, 2016This park is huge and there are a lot of trails either on the track or man made. There is a ton of space and if you are a Geocacher this is a great place to do so.