A missing 81-year-old woman at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area was found dead on Wednesday morning, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD).
Park conservation advocates are raising concerns this week after Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials have signaled intent to waive environmental regulations for border wall-related construction in far West Texas.
The San Antonio Park Police Officers Association (SAPPOA) is calling on city leadership to address what the association called a “staffing crisis.”
Several city departments and the District 4 council office have announced the completion of an art installation channeling the solar system and Coahuiltecan heritage.
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).
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.
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.
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."
Whole Earth Provision Co., across its six stores, will collect donations for the state parks system during April for Texas State Parks Month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department will give away more than 700 trees during the Día del Árbol: Texas Arbor Day Celebration.
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.
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.
All Bexar County parks will be closed Saturday and Sunday due to the potential for flash flooding, county officials announced on Friday.
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.
