Get off the pavement and explore.
Just North of 1604 and NW Military Drive lies Eisenhower Park. It used to be part of the adjoining Camp Bullis, but was given to the city in 1988 for public access. This is a great place for a moderate
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Pearsall Park has lots of family friendly activities available, from simply running up and down the hills, to the splash pad, jungle gym, outdoor gym, and an Adventure Course for kids. There is also a Dog Park and Disc Golf
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If you are a trail runner in San Antonio, the Babcock Powerlines are pretty much a Right of Passage. This is a tough trail, off the beaten path. The hills are steep with scree and big steps. This is a
Read moreJust off of Hausman Road, about halfway between Kyle Seale and Babcock lies a small trailhead that does not get a lot of use, the Huesta Trailhead. There are not a lot of parking spaces, but I have never seen
Read moreEisenhower Park offers some great trail runs. Official Site You can reach the park from NW Military highway, or like I did, from the Rim Trailhead. The Rim trailhead now connects to Eisenhower by the Leon Creek to Eisenhower Extension
Read moreWhen Fairweather Steve suggested Castroville Regional Park as a trail run, I was doubtful. It looks flat. “What are we going to do, run in circles by the river” I thought? But, having faith in FWS to not guide me
Read moreThis 330 acre park between the 410 and 1604 loops makes you realize that there are a ton of trails to explore in San Antonio. With the construction of the land bridge (a bridge over Wurzbach Parkway that has been
Read moreMadla Park (officially Senator Frank L. Madla Natural Area: Park Info ) is nestled between Helotes and San Antonio in Grey Forest. You can only reach the park by Scenic Loop Drive, the address is: 9788 Menchaca Rd, Helotes, TX
Read moreYou can’t run every day, and swimming is great cross-training. There are a large number of pools around San Antonio. There are municipal pools, private pools, club pools, and neighborhood pools. I’ve done the swimming for you and checked out
Read moreThis 200 acre oasis of wilderness is located inside the 1604 loop and offers miles and miles of multi-use trails to play on. Deer are so common they are almost a nuisance. One time at the park, I actually had
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