Free things to do in San Antonio

Far North Central

Emmitt Park

San Antonio International Airport Vicinity

Walker Ranch Trailhead

South Side

Medina River Natural Area

511-acre oasis with riverfront paved & dirt hiking & biking trails, a variety of terrain & wildlife.

San Antonio International Airport Vicinity

McAllister Park Trailhead

Outdoors

Castroville Regional Park

126 riverside acres with hiking trails, a swimming pool, an RV park & various fields & courts.

Uptown Central

Comanche Lookout Park

Scenic park with a vantage point, playground, picnicking areas & trails for hiking.

Friends of Friedrich Wilderness

Friedrich Wilderness Park

A wide range of hiking & walking trails loop through 232 acres of woodlands, grasslands & canyons.

Friends of Friedrich Wilderness

Crownridge Canyon Park

Tranquil open space featuring paved & dirt walking trails amid desert scenery.

Far West Side

Government Canyon State Natural Area

Tranquil park featuring multi-use trails from rugged to beginner-friendly, plus guided canyon hikes.

Thelka

Riverwalk: Theo Pkwy Trailhead

Pipers Meadow

Cathedral Rock Park

Leafy local park with cycling & walking trails, play equipment, a pavilion & picnic tables.

Northwest Side

Bamberger Nature Park

This tree-filled natural area offers trails for hiking & cycling, plus a playground.

South Central

Tandem San Antonio

Camp Bullis

Eisenhower Park

Sprawling 320-acre natural area with picnic & BBQ spots, plus 5 miles of hiking & jogging trails.

San Antonio International Airport Vicinity

Phil Hardberger Park

Modern nature-education center & events venue with exhibits, classes & picnic areas.

San Antonio International Airport Vicinity

McAllister Park

Natural area with jogging & biking trails, picnic spots, a dog park, playscapes & athletic fields.

Five Points

The Cove

Quirky kid-friendly venue with organic American fare, live music, a laundromat & car wash.

Outdoors

Brackenridge Park

Historic riverside park with trails, picnic & play areas, athletic fields & miniature train rides.

Near East Side

Oakwell Trailhead Park

Trailhead for a 2.1-mile greenway path for hiking & biking, plus picnic tables by a local artist.

Outdoors

Guadalupe River State Park

Natural area for canoeing, hiking, camping, fishing & horseback riding along 4 miles of river.

Alta Vista

San Pedro Springs Park

Long-standing park boasting a spring-fed swimming pool, a playground, gardens & an event gazebo.

Mockingbird Hill

Denman Estate Park

Tree-covered park known for its authentic Korean pavilion plus a walking trail & pond.

Hidden Cove - Indian Creek

Pearsall Park

Large recreation area with a disc golf course, playground, skate park, splash pads & outdoor gym.

Terrell Heights

McNay Art Museum

American & European art (from Medieval to contemporary) in a 1929 mansion with a modern addition.