Chris Park — Attraction in San Antonio

The park is conveniently located near 35 South (Alamo street exit) and across from Ruby City on Camp Street ( It is considered part of Ruby City).

Fortuitously, I happened to visit in the last hour of the day (the park closed at 1800) -- there was not another soul nearby (so I thought).

Shade and places to sit are readily available allowing respite from the harsh Texas sun should one desire to contemplate life, the universe and everything.

A note: While taking pictures with my phone I was approached by a member of staff who told me pictures with the phone are ok, but a pictures with a "real" camera are prohibited without advance permission.

All in all, Chris Park is a beautiful patch of green situated in the the concrete canyons of...

I learned of this place on Atlas Obscura (side tip: ALWAYS check Atlas Obscura when you visit a new town or city! there will almost always be something cool they tell you about, often more than one thing). And it's absolutely gorgeous. You can tell the care that's gone into the design (it commemorates a beloved son after his untimely death) and there are beautiful personal touches all over the park, from his handwriting on the benches to the "Wednesday's child" installation. I was expecting some fountains, from previous descriptions, but didn't see any, and they would have been a lovely addition on such a burning hot day. But this is a green, cool(ish) oasis in the middle of a hot city; definitely take the...

You would never expect such a place to exist in this part of town. I happened upon it while roaming downtown a few months ago and have since visited a few times a month. It's a very neat, small, and slightly odd park. There are some interesting "artistic" aspects that I won't delve into because it's something worth experiencing rather than reading about.

One downside of this park is that there always seems to be work going on when I visit. It just takes a little bit out of the experience. It is also in a pretty ugly part of town, though this makes it feel more like an oasis in a desert so I'm not sure if it's a con or a pro.

I highly recommend visiting Chris Park the next time you...