The City's Best Outdoor Spots

Updated: March 12, 2009

Explore the outdoors at these popular parks, trails and golf courses.

On this page:Bike Trails, Golf Courses, Parks, Hiking and Camping.

Bike Trails

  1. 1 National Park Svc
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    6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214 (map)

  2. 2 1 Star Rating: Poor McAllister Park
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    13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247 (map)

    With miles of paved and unpaved trails, it's no wonder this park is a mecca for cyclists.

  3. 3 Woodlawn Lake Park
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    1103 Cincinnati St, San Antonio, TX 78201 (map)

    A treasure trove of outdoor fun in the middle of San Antonio.

Golf Courses

  1. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Brackenridge Golf Courses
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    2315 Ave B, San Antonio, TX 78215 (map)

  2. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Quarry Golf Club
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    444 E Basse Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 (map)

  3. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Canyon Springs Golf Club
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    24400 Canyon Golf Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258 (map)

    Escape from the city and put your game to the test at this Hill Country classic-to-be.

  4. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended La Cantera Golf Club
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    16601 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256 (map)

  5. 8 Pecan Valley Golf Club
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    4700 Pecan Valley Dr, San Antonio, TX 78223 (map)

Parks

  1. 9 1 Star Rating: Poor McAllister Park
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    13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247 (map)

    Convenience is only one reason why so many athletes end up at this park.

  2. 10 San Pedro Park
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    1315 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212 (map)

    The oldest park in San Antonio, and after Boston Common, the oldest in America.

  3. 11 Woodlawn Lake Park
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    1103 Cincinnati St, San Antonio, TX 78201 (map)

    A treasure trove of outdoor fun in the middle of San Antonio.

  4. 12 Brackenridge Park
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    3910 N Saint Mary St, San Antonio, TX 78212 (map)

    San Antonio's premier park is home to the city zoo and the famed Japanese Tea Gardens.

  5. 13 Eisenhower Park
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    19399 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78257 (map)

    Greenhorn hikers and campers prep for bigger outdoor adventures at this city park.

Hiking and Camping

  1. 14 Eisenhower Park
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    19399 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78257 (map)

    Greenhorn hikers and campers prep for bigger outdoor adventures at this city park.

  2. 15 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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    16710 Ranch Rd 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (map)

    A landmark that lives up to its name with rock-climbing opportunities and spectacular vistas.

  3. 16 Hill Country State Natural Area
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    RR 1 Box 601, Bandera, TX 78003 (map)

    Escape civilization and become one with the great outdoors at this Hill Country park.

  4. 17 1 Star Rating: Poor Garner State Park
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    HCR #70 Box 599, Concan, TX 78838 (map)

  5. 18 Lost Maples State Natural Area
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    37221 FM 187, Vanderpool, TX 78885 (map)

  6. 19 4 Star Rating: Recommended Friedrich Park
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    21395 Milsa St, San Antonio, TX 78256 (map)

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