Stone Oak Park — Attraction in San Antonio

Clean trail for novice hikers. If you're seeking an outdoor walk this is the place to go. There is always someone walking their dog or a family with kids at this park. I have walked it alone, it can seem a little creepy as you begin to walk deeper into the trail and through the massive Texas shrubs, but suddenly a jogger will pass you by and you realize you're not alone. The path is well kept and maintained with the exception of occasionally a doggie present left smack in the middle because the owner failed to be respectful and pick-up after their pet. So keep your eyes open, the last thing you want to do is walk the entire trail smelling of dung.

Lastly, if you have small children I tried bringing a stroller and a wagon and neither were able to make it passed the unpaved trail portion. Unless you have a stroller with those massive wheels, steer away on this one unless little junior can walk it or you're willing to carry him. Enjoy!

Update: Apparently he heavy rains have affected this park immensely so much so that it literally was impossible to walk it without drowning! No signs were up, this park should have been closed for safety reasons. The City of San Antonio Office of Risk Management should be working with Parks to ensure that unsafe conditions such as this are cordoned off from public use until the hazard has...

Wonderful urban park with good trails, although mostly paved and thus tough on the knees. It also has a small amphitheater and area with small gym equipment. I was pleasantly surprised to see a fairly sizable crowd on weekday. It has a really cool part where the trail goes under a road, by making use of a regular storm water viaduct (see pic). Parking is limited, but do remember it's on either side of TPC parkway, so be sure to check it out too. I wish that both parking would be connected by a small underpass, but one has to cross the road. Bit of inconvenience but not that bad....Great place to hang out.

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For a complete experience try both the north and south trails. I was fortunate to see a coyote, a hare, deer and a fawn and few vultures all in the morning hours as the day breaks. So keep your eyes open:) Its an urban oasis and sight for sure eyes. The view coming out of the tunnel into the valley area of the park was a pleasant surprise the first time and its magical at sunrise, try...

This is of my favorite parks to visit. Within just few minutes of walking you whisked away from hustle and bustle sounds of the street and cars to being emersed in to nature. The trails wind playfully though the park and present numerous photo opportunities. It is very common to come across wildlife, such as deer, squirrels, and other animals. Much of the trails are shielded from the sun by mature trees, which makes visiting the part enjoyable even during the hotter months. The walking paths are quite wide and offer room for park-goers to easily pass one another. The portion of the park which crosses Stone Oak Parkway is more for the off-road path goers with more undeveloped trails where you are more likely to see wildlife, and can expect less trees and more brush and flatland elevation. I highly suggest visiting the park when in the neighborhood. You will not be...