Top Rated Parks to Visit in Comal River

"One of the many natural landscapes in the city, Phil Hardberger Park has so many options for families wanting outdoor fun. This 330-acre park is home to a nature center, 7.5 miles of trails for hiking, walking, and biking, play areas, and outdoor classrooms. The park connects to the Howard Peak Greenway and is divided by Wurzbach Parkway."

"Phil Hardberger Park is the amazing creation of San Antonio's Mayor Hardberger, who has an eye for beauty, art and community projects. This classy park, if there is such a thing, is a relatively new 311-acre park located on either side of Wurzbach Parkway between N.W. Military Highway and Blanco Road."

"One of the city’s newest parks, it sits on the former site of a 311-acre dairy farm. Billed as a “sustainable natural urban park,” there are outdoor classrooms, dog parks, play areas, a nature center, and plenty of trails for hiking and biking."

"Friedrich Park is a popular spot for bird watchers and those interested in learning about history through plant life and animals. This land has been rather undeveloped therefore a lot of San Antonio’s natural history is preserved on this land. With 600 acres of land, there are tons of places to explore!"

"Friedrich Wilderness Park is one of the best public parks in San Antonio, Texas. This park has various amenities and spaces where you can explore to have fun and relax. It offers approximately 10 miles of hiking trails with various levels of difficulty."

"Only at the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, a 400-acre natural safari park on the outskirts of San Antonio not far from New Braunfels, Texas. You can see more than 500 animals from 40 species, some native, some exotic, and some endangered, from all corners of the world living happily in the vast green space, which is as close to their native habitat as the zoo can make it. Visitors can admire the animals while driving through verdant rolling hills, among enormous live oaks, and across the creek beds, watching them go about their lives without disturbing them."

"Located just outside of San Antonio, this wonderland of wild animals is a great way to spend your afternoon, especially if you have kids or just love animals. It's like having a mini Africa in the middle of Texas. How it works: You meander (safely in your vehicle) through 400 acres of magnificent live oak trees, rolling green hills and creek beds where 500 animals from 40 exotic, native and endangered species roam free."

"26515 Natural Bridge Caverns RoadSan Antonio, TX 78266(830) 438-7400. In the 400-acre area near the Natural Bridge Caverns, over 500 animals from all over the world are free to roam and graze."

"Just a 20 to 30-minute drive outside of the city center, Eisenhower Park puts the best landscapes in the Texas Hill Country on full display. The natural area holds 6 miles of hiking trails, both paved and unpaved, with a range of difficulties to accommodate any traveler. Explore dried creek beds, look out over plunging canyons, and (if you make it to the top) enjoy panoramic views of San Antonio down below."

"Eisenhower Park is great if you’re looking for an afternoon hike but not necessarily wanting to spend your whole day in one area. With 5 miles worth of trails, this site is popular for hikers and runners alike. This is a place where lots of local fitness groups meet up for evening walks/runs, most are very welcoming to newcomers, so if you’re alone, feel free to ask if you can join in!"

"As opposed to the more urban parks, this park is quietly tucked away. It is full of greenery and wildlife. This is a popular spot for runners and bikers, even in the hotter months!"

"Featured stops include: the Alamo, the Pearl Entertainment Complex, Veteran’s Memorial Park, El Mercado, and more. Insider tip: Use your San Antonio Explorer Pass and get a 48-hour pass to this City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off tour to get around to the other attractions listed in this itinerary."

"12401 Babcock Road, San Antonio, Texas 78249 / Sunday-Saturday: 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.Type of Trail: Pugmill, Concrete / Length of Trail (Miles): 2.50Learn more about the park"

"Situated in the historic Faust Hotel located in downtown New Braunfels, the Faust Brewing Company has been a part of the New Braunfels beer scene since 1998. Featuring 16 taps of beer with several being their own brews, the Faust Brewing Company also has an expansive food menu complementing their beer selection. This is one of the few brewpubs that you can also stay in!"

"Eggspectation is a stylish Canadian breakfast chain established in the 1990s that specializes in all-day breakfast with a comprehensive egg-focused breakfast menu as well as lunch and dinner fare. Located along Loop 1604 near Blanco Road in San Antonio, Eggspectation boasts a menu with more than 100 items, including many selections of eggs and egg-based dishes such as Benedicts, scrambles, omelets, and French toast. Signature plates known as Great Eggspectations include the Uneggspected, a six-ounce New York strip steak served with two eggs in any style, and homemade Lyonnaise-style potatoes."