Parks & Playgrounds for kids in San Antonio

We list 75 parks and playgrounds in and around San Antonio, and 64 of them are free. They range from neighborhood playgrounds to big parks with trails and sports fields, plus a few state parks for day trips. Each listing shows ages, amenities and hours when we have them.

75 places

Acme Park: Small South Side neighborhood park with playground and open green space.
Bamberger Nature Park: Nature park near the Witte Museum with trails, a pond, native plants, and birdwatching, good for short nature
Blanco State Park: Compact, kid-friendly state park on the Blanco River, swim, wade, tube, fish, and camp just an hour from SA.
Blue Playground (Phil Hardberger): One of SA's best playgrounds, nature-inspired with zip lines, climbing, sand play, and the iconic land bridge
Bob Ross Park: Far North Side park near Stone Oak with playground, trails, sports fields, and shaded picnic areas.
Boerne City Lake Park: City lake park with a boat ramp. Entrance fee.
Boerne City Park and Municipal Pool: Boerne city park with the seasonal municipal pool.
Brackenridge Park: Historic park with train and playgrounds
Brooks Park: Modern park at the revitalized Brooks development with playground, paths, and nearby restaurants and public
Comanche Lookout Park: San Antonio
Concepcion Park Playground: South Side park near Mission Concepcion with playground, sports fields, and World Heritage history nearby.
Confluence Park: San Antonio
Cuellar Park: San Antonio
Culebra Creek Park: Far West Side park with greenway trails, a sports field and a pavilion.
Denman Estate Park: Beautiful former estate park with mature trees, stone cottage, walking trails, and a peaceful garden-like
Eisenhower Park: San Antonio
Emmitt Park: Newer Northeast Side park near 1604 with playground, walking paths, and open fields.
Encino Library Playground: Modern playground at Encino Branch Library, combine outdoor play with storytime and library visits.
Fischer Park: NB city park with a free seasonal splash pad.
Garner State Park: Legendary Hill Country park on the Frio River with swimming, tubing, hiking, camping, and iconic summer dance
Hardberger Park - Urban Ecology Center: San Antonio
Helotes Creek Nature Trail Park: Peaceful Helotes nature park with creekside trails, native plants, and wildlife, a quiet family retreat.
Hemisfair: Downtown park with splash pad and playground
Heritage Duck Pond Park: Charming park with a duck pond, walking paths, and playground. Kids love feeding the ducks in this peaceful
Hill Country State Natural Area: Rugged 5,300-acre wilderness park near Bandera with 40+ miles of trails, hiking, biking, and horseback riding
Hilliard Park: East Side community park with playground, sports fields, seasonal pool, and recreational programs.
Huebner Creek Park: Small Medical Center area park with a water feature.
Jefferson Park Playground: West Side neighborhood playground with equipment for younger kids and a basketball court.
Kallison Park: Northeast Side park with playground, walking trails, sports courts, disc golf, and good shade coverage.
Kinderpark: Fenced, shaded Boerne playground with a covered slide and restroom.
Lady Bird Johnson Park: Large Northeast SA park with playground, sports fields, trails, and pavilions, popular for youth sports.
Landa Library Playground: Neighborhood playground adjacent to Landa Library, play outside, then pop in for books and storytime.
Landa Park: New Braunfels
Leon Creek Greenway Playground: West Side greenway trail with playgrounds, paved bike paths along Leon Creek, great for family bike rides.
Lorence Creek Park: Beautiful creekside park in Stone Oak with walking trails, playground, sports courts, and peaceful creek
Main Plaza Boerne: Historic plaza with markets & festivals
Maverick Park: Recently renovated Broadway park with modern playground, dog park, basketball court, and walking path.
McAllister Park: Large park with playgrounds and trails
Milam Park: Historic downtown park near Market Square with playground, mature trees, and proximity to El Mercado.
Mission Marquis Park: South Side city park. No splash pad.
Northview Park: Universal City park with playground, walking paths, sports courts, and open fields near Randolph AFB.
Old Tunnel State Park: Watch 3 million bats emerge at dusk from an old railroad tunnel, a jaw-dropping natural spectacle near
Olmos Basin Park: Sprawling green space near Alamo Heights with trails, disc golf, sports fields, and shaded picnic areas.
Olmos Basin Park Playground: Shaded playground at Olmos Basin Park with climbing structures, swings, and nearby picnic tables.
OP Schnabel Park: San Antonio
Orsinger Park: San Antonio
Palmetto State Park: Unique tropical-feeling state park with rare palms, warm river swimming, and unexpected Hill Country
Pearsall Park: San Antonio
Pecan Valley Park Playground: Southeast Side community park with playground, sports complex, and walking paths.
Pedernales Falls State Park: Hill Country park with dramatic limestone river falls, hiking, wildlife, and scenic photography about 1.5
Phil Hardberger Park (East / Blanco Rd): San Antonio
Phil Hardberger Park (West / Military Hwy): Urban nature park with famous Skywalk
Pickrell Park: Schertz city park with a summer outdoor pool.
Rainbow Hills Park: Southwest Side neighborhood park with playground, sports courts, walking paths, and good shade.
Raymond Rimkus Park: Far West Side park with sports fields, playground, trails, and open space, popular for youth sports.
Raymond Rimkus Park Playground: Playground at Rimkus Park with swings, slides, and climbing for younger kids, near sports fields and trails.
Raymond Russell Park: San Antonio
Riverwalk Playground (Museum Reach): Art-inspired playground right on the Museum Reach riverwalk, a unique setting with public art and river views.
Rodriguez Park: South Side community park with playground, seasonal pool, sports fields, and recreation center.
Roosevelt Park: South Side park with a playground, pavilion and summer pool.
Salado Creek Greenway Trail Playgrounds: Northeast Side greenway trail with playgrounds, paved bike paths along Salado Creek, great for family rides.
San Pedro Springs Park: San Antonio
Schaefer Library Playground: Playground at Schaefer Library, combine outdoor play with storytimes and children's programs.
Semmes Library Park Playground: Playground at Semmes Library near Judson, play equipment for all ages plus library storytimes and programs.
Seven Oaks Park: Far North Side park near Stone Oak with playground, trails, sports courts, and shaded green space.
Southside Lions Park: Large South Side community park with playground, pool, sports fields, rec center, and community events.
Southside Lions Park Playground: Playground at Southside Lions Park with equipment for all ages, near the pool and sports complex.
Stone Oak Park: Popular Stone Oak neighborhood park with large playground, basketball, trails, and picnic pavilions.
The Park at Pearl: Beautiful Pearl District park with modern playground, splash pad, and open lawns, surrounded by great
Tom Slick Park: Southwest Side park with playground, trails, sports fields, and picnic areas, popular for youth sports.
Travis Park: Historic downtown park with lawns, a dog park and community events.
Voelcker Park: Large North Central park with playground, sports fields, disc golf, trails, and good shade coverage.
Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park: Lesser-known park with historic ranch ruins, nature trails, and native vegetation, a unique blend of history
Woodlawn Lake Park: San Antonio
Yanaguana Garden: San Antonio

Questions parents ask

Which parks are best for toddlers?

These list babies or toddlers in their ages, or are marked stroller friendly: Cuellar Park, Hardberger Park - Urban Ecology Center, Hemisfair and Kinderpark. Our best parks and playgrounds list has more picks.

Which parks have restrooms?

These list restrooms: Brackenridge Park, Comanche Lookout Park, Confluence Park and Hardberger Park - Urban Ecology Center. We don't have restroom details for every park yet, so check the listing.

Which parks have splash pads?

Some park splash pads have their own listing on our splash pads and pools page.