Construction worth millions of dollars is coming soon to a historic San Antonio park on the Northwest Side.

Several city departments and the District 4 council office have announced the completion of an art installation channeling the solar system and Coahuiltecan heritage.

Texas residents and visitors can enjoy free admission to a state park on Nov. 2 in celebration of Texas State Parks Day, according to a news release.

The expansion is made possible by the $1 billion Centennial Parks Conservation Fund, established by legislators and voters in 2023.

The stretch of the River Trail between the Camp Meeting Creek bridge and the Francisco Lemos Street bridge is now open for the first time since the deadly Fourth of July flood in Kerrville.

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is working to acquire a 54,000-acre ranch in the western Hill Country and convert it into a new state park.

Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department announced that certain areas will reopen to the public next week, just more than three months after the deadly Fourth of July flooding.

More wilderness will be available to explore in the Hill Country in the coming months. Bear Creek State Park, a 1,720-acre park purchased for $33.5 million, is located in Uvalde County.

A park in District 1 is getting a new basketball court and parking upgrades by the end of the year, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

July is Park and Recreation Month, and the City of San Antonio is planning activities for all ages.

Jacob’s Well, the once-popular swimming hole in the Hill Country, is flowing again following heavy rain.

With heavy rain pouring in overnight and throughout Thursday afternoon, Bexar County, the City of Live Oak, the City of Converse announced park closures due to weather and flooding.

Texas Parks and Wildlife is warning people to leave wild animals alone this spring.

Listeners will soon be able to travel from the expanse of West Texas down into the Texas Hill Country, all through a new podcast from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

San Antonio River Authority and Bexar County officials celebrated the completion of the San Pedro Creek Cultural Park Thursday afternoon.

San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for an exciting summer with its annual youth program, offering a variety of activities for children aged 6 to 14.

Arboretum San Antonio unveiled its design plans to transition more than 200 acres of land on the Southeast Side into Texas’ second-largest arboretum.

The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced the purchase of a 671-acre property in West Texas near Big Bend National Park.

Final design plans for Arboretum San Antonio, the city’s soon-to-be 200-acre-plus tree sanctuary, will be revealed during an event next weekend.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) purchased 1,100 acres to create a new state park in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, according to a news release.

Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair was listed as one of the 10 best public playgrounds in the nation, according to rankings released Wednesday by USA Today.

Several recent incidents at Woodlawn Lake Park seem to cast a dark cloud over a place popular among San Antonians for Easter weekend camping.

On Sunday, the San Antonio River Authority hosted a new program at Trueheart Ranch Nature Park in southeast Bexar County called "Sun-Day."

Starting Friday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will supply lakes for catfish angling in the San Antonio area.

Whole Earth Provision Co., across its six stores, will collect donations for the state parks system during April for Texas State Parks Month.

New features have been added to two parks across San Antonio, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation department said in a social post.

A state Representative announced he is reversing course and will not pursue his own proposed legislation that would have dismantled the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

ASA Properties revealed plans to build a 65-acre park in New Braunfels set to break ground in the fall.

After a lawmaker filed a bill to dismantle Texas Parks and Wildlife and reassign its responsibilities to three state agencies, the department said it is “proud of the important role” it serves.

A visit to a local playground inspired a mother to spearhead a community effort to make the play areas at Boerne City Park more inclusive for children with disabilities, leading to significant renovations.

A new state park is in the works for Burnet County. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department finalized the purchase of over 2,000 acres near Colorado Bend State Park.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has released renderings of a new natural area just northwest of San Antonio that is set to open next year.

The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area will double in size with a recent expansion by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Officials at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area closed 2024 with a water warning for the new year, citing ongoing drought and scarcity in Central Texas.

Jan. 1 marks First Day Hikes, a nationwide program that encourages hiking on New Year’s Day.

Berkley V. and Vincent M. Dawson Park opens to the public on Wednesday, according to the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department.

After a year of delays, Mitchell’s Landing has opened to the public on the North Side.

After a year of delays, Mitchell’s Landing is finally set to open this Saturday.

The Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a temporary closure of Overlook Park and the Canyon Dam Service Road at Canyon Lake for upcoming maintenance work.

Friday Finds features Samantha Ruiz a digital creator and mom focused on finding fun things to do around San Antonio with kids.

The Brackenridge Park Conservancy will host “The Big Brack Bash! 125th Celebration” event on Nov. 16.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has authorized the purchase of four properties in the Texas Hill Country to help add to the state parks system.

Three design concepts for Arboretum San Antonio were shown to the public earlier this week, revealing more about the forthcoming park.

The park is seeking public comment on a draft plan that would allow the removal of invasive swine and antelope species, a news release from the Padre Island National Seashore said.

The team behind Arboretum San Antonio is hosting two community events to gauge public feedback on the park, which will be located on land near the former Republic Gold Course, not far from Brooks.

For the second time in as many weeks, local law enforcement officers are investigating a suspicious death on a walking trail along the Salado Creek Greenway, prompting some parkgoers to wonder if the city's trails are safe.

After a year of delays, Mitchell’s Landing is finally set to open in November.

Enchanted Rock is set to expand due to a 630-acre land acquisition approved last month by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.

San Antonio Parks and Recreation is hosting a community party and resource fair at the Hamilton Community Center on the Northeast Side this Saturday.

The remains of two sharks were next to a deceased and mutilated stingray and about 15 mostly intact dead crabs, according to a Facebook post from the Padre Island National Seashore.

Organizers and planners of the forthcoming Arboretum San Antonio want to hear from the community at two input sessions next week.

After back-and-forth discussions during a Thursday city council meeting, the vote to impose a proposed curfew for Hemisfair Park was shelved.

Some kids had fun paddling a kayak and learning to use a bow and arrow at San Antonio Parks & Recreation’s inaugural program, Aim To Float.

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. and Cedar Fair merged on Monday after months of planning, according to a press release.

The City of Schertz and the Schertz Economic Development Corporation announced a $12 million project for two new parks and an enhancement for the Schertz Soccer Complex.

San Antonio City City Council on Thursday unanimously approved the renaming of Rosedale Park’s Pavilion 2 to honor the late San Antonio boxer Robert “Pikin” Quiroga.

The National Park Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are asking visitors to stay cautious on beaches and coastal parks this week as a tropical storm develops in the Gulf of Mexico.

Schertz Park & Recreation has announced the lineup for the 2024 Music & Movies in the Park Series this summer.

San Antonio has improved its park system ranking among the 100 most populous cities nationwide, a new report from the nonprofit Trust for Public Land shows.

National Bike Month was established by the League of American Cyclists in 1956. During the month, advocates and organizers aim to showcase the benefits of cycling.

Earth Day is Monday, April 22, but businesses and organizations around San Antonio will celebrate early with events this weekend.

Earth Day is Monday, April 22 and the City of San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate with a tree and plant giveaway this weekend.

A new paddling trail will open soon on Oso Bay in Corpus Christi. The Ron R. Smith Memorial Paddling Trail is the 82nd official paddling trail in Texas.

The City of San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a summer job fair on Saturday.

San Antonio's Parks and Recreation department said it will offer residents places to safely view the solar eclipse.

The state recognized San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation Department with four awards at a park conference last month. The department received the awards at the Texas Recreation and Park Society’s (TRAPS) annual conference in Galveston, including a coveted Texas Gold Medal award.

The San Antonio River Foundation will host Cochineala, a free festival that teaches people about organisms and animals through art, on Saturday.

Splash pads in San Antonio open to the public starting March 1.

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is excited to announce its inaugural Wellness Weekend event in collaboration with Live From the Southside, Latino Outdoors, and REACH Peer Support.

A herd of goats showed some “baaaad” behavior on Tuesday morning when they escaped their enclosure in North Texas.

The $1.5 million grant will increase the number of outdoor activities available at Cassiano Park, which already has a pool, two playgrounds, a pavilion, picnic sites, a basketball court, and trail.

Bexar County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the purchase of nearly 160 acres of land for a new county park on the county’s northeast side.

San Antonio recently landed a spot on a list of cities praised for their public health policies aimed at assisting marginalized communities, according to data from CityHealth.

The National Park Service has announced the days when visitors can get into dozens of national parks for free in the new year.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department has opened a new trailhead that connects two parks on the Northwest Side.

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will give away more than 700 trees during the Día del Árbol: Texas Arbor Day Celebration.

Community members and leaders gathered at Blossom Park Tuesday morning to celebrate the “Bloom” Public Art Series.

The National Park Service will close sections of the Big Bend National Park in October due to the aerial shootings of non-native aoudad (barbary sheep).

The San Antonio River Authority is opening a 74-acre park in West Bexar County and a 351-acre park in South Bexar County just in time for fall outings.

The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park brought in 1.2 million visitors last year, resulting in millions of dollars benefiting the local economy, a report states.

A string of thefts and vandalism has hit local parks. In the last several weeks, a 3D model, an interactive microphone, and two plaques have been stolen.

A 1,205-acre nature preserve with hiking and bird-watching opportunities is opening in the Hill Country.

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is excited to partner with Live From the Southside magazine to encourage San Antonio residents to get outside on the South Side with up to four free entry tickets per visit for San Antonio residents with discount code SouthsideSummer23, starting July 1 through Aug. 31.

A bison gored and significantly injured an Arizona woman in Yellowstone National Park.

The City of San Antonio offers programs that provide affordable swim lessons in the community for children.

All Bexar County parks will be closed Saturday and Sunday due to the potential for flash flooding, county officials announced on Friday.

People who see young animals alone in the wild and assume they’re “abandoned” by their mothers should refrain from handling them.

After camping all weekend long, braving cold temperatures and soggy weather, San Antonians in city parks geared up for a big day of traditional activities and fun for Easter.

Texas state park officials may have figured out what kind of “mystery creature” was spotted lurking around at night in the Rio Grande Valley area.

Texas state park officials are scratching their heads, trying to identify a “mystery animal” recently spotted lurking around the Rio Grande Valley area at night.

The National Park Service announced that the nation’s oldest Spanish aqueduct, which is located in San Antonio, is undergoing much-needed repairs.

The Padre Island National Seashore is asking for public input on a series of possible changes at the national park, including potentially limiting beach driving.

City crews returned to Pittman-Sullivan park to clean up after Monday's King Day celebration.

San Pedro Creek Culture Park is a one-of-a-kind urban greenspace on the western edge of downtown San Antonio.

The Castillo family aims to visit all 63 national parks in the United States.

Elected leaders in Kansas convened community groups and held town hall conversations after demonstrators protested George Floyd’s death statewide.

The May 7 event will feature a car show and a salsa contest; food trucks, vendors will be on site at Mission County Park

Frank Vasquez is a veteran of the Marines, ultra-runner and motivational speaker. On April 23 and 24, he will be the first person to run 100 miles around San Antonio through the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System for autism awareness.

After a two-year ban on Easter camping at San Antonio parks due to COVID-19, authorities have decided to lift the curfew for this weekend.

San Antonio-based grocery giant H-E-B has announced that it has partnered with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation on a number of conservation efforts across the Lone Star State.