O. P. Schnabel Park — Attraction in San Antonio

Update#7: Feb 2, 2025. Three bucks and three deer spotted within a half an hour. Almost every time going to the park. Another cardinal but not fast enough to take the pic. You have to get off the sidewalks and hit the trails.

Update#6: Jan 12, 2025. Was telling my sister and nephew who live in Colorado that I've seen the most wildlife than I've ever in any other state. Three bucks in less than 1 hour walking around in this public park. Where else can you see this?

Update#5: Feb 17, 2020. Our favorite! Numerous times at Bamberger Park and Prue road trailheads. Yesterday tried Terra Oak trailhead for the 1st time...no thanks!

Update#4: Dec 14, 2019. Treasure! If you truly seek what this park has to offer you'll be amazed. Why do you still walk on the sidewalk? For the entire park? To really enjoy the park try walking the trails in the woods. Get surprised on all the animals and birds you'll spot. There's no need to worry about bugs ie ticks, etc. We've probably gone through hundreds of miles with no problems whatsoever. Even with our dog in the warmer early morning summer months.

Update#3: Nov 18, 2019. Walked hours on trails exclusively from OP Schnabel to Mainland Trailhead intersection. 3.6 mile roundtrip. Bird watchers delight: spotted one blue jay and two cardinals this morning.

Update#2: Nov 5, 2019. 5-6 Bucks total count in one visit 1 Great Roadrunner spotted

Update#1: Oct 21, 2019. Enjoy miles/hours of walking and/or biking using interconnected sidewalks to other parks throughout San Antonio. 1 Great Egret Huge rock balancing displays (40-50) with a floating cube and centerpiece Man-made BMX dirt ramps (8-10) course, with observation platform 1 extra man-made fort

• Original * 2 Peacocks 5-6 families of does and fawns 2-3 bucks (8-12 points) 2-3 pheasants Several Cardinals YMCA with outdoor swimming pool 2 main pavilions (reservation) for parties Picnic tables under trees Mountain bike trails all throughout the park with sidewalks Walking and/or hiking trails with varying levels of challenge Cliffs with views of the golf course Man-made forts Weekdays not very crowded especially in the morning Dog friendly Kids playground with slides and swings Good size park and not overly visited 5🌟s well-deserved! What you...

Schnabel Park is a fantastic park because it is nice and long for walkers or joggers. It is also especially nice for cyclist. I however would only give this park a 4 star rating based on a variety of factors. First being the safety issues of this park because I do not feel it is safe for solo walkers/joggers during lower occupancy days or parts of the week days. There are parts on the trail that can have an eerie all alone feeling. This trail also goes behind the back yard of many homes which could present a crime of opportunity situation for solo visitors during low occupancy. Although police officers do patrol the trails now and then on ATVs; it is normally during peak occupancy, it is not frequently enough, and the trails are too long and directional for it to be ample. Secondly, there are many cyclist on this trail at times. This can be dangerous and bothersome for joggers/walkers. Many cyclist are respectful and slow down and yield to pedestrians. However, as one might imagine there are many who zoom by without yielding. Lastly, these trails lack facilities except near trail heads. Visitors should take care to ensure they relieve their selves before getting too deep in the trails. This can be an extremity for visitors wishing to drink lots of water while walking or...

A hidden gem in the city! O.P. Schnabel Park offers a beautiful escape with its winding paved trails through dense cedar and oak trees. The shaded paths are perfect for walking, jogging, or biking, with the tree canopy providing natural cooling even on warm days.

The park is teeming with wildlife - it's common to spot deer wandering through the wooded areas, especially in the quieter morning or evening hours. The well-maintained concrete paths are wheelchair and stroller accessible, while still preserving the natural feel of the environment.

Love how the trees create beautiful dappled shadows on the paths, and the mix of cedars and deciduous trees provides year-round interest. Plenty of smaller trails branch off the main path if you want to explore deeper into the woods. The park is clean and well-maintained while still keeping its natural, untamed charm.

Pro tip: Visit early morning or late afternoon for the best chance to see wildlife and enjoy the golden sunlight filtering through the trees. Don't forget your camera - the lighting and wildlife make for great photo...