Brackenridge Park isn’t just one of San Antonio’s favorite green spaces—it’s a place with stories stretching back hundreds of years.
And now, exploring that history just got easier.
The Brackenridge Park Conservancy has rolled out a brand-new guided art map, making it simple to track down the park’s hidden treasures—statues, sculptures, and pieces you may have walked past without even realizing.
Brackenridge Park’s annual fall tradition is getting a new look this year.
Brackenridge Park Conservancy announced the original Parktoberfest is paused until 2026 after fewer breweries signed up amid recent closures. Unfortunately, many free community events like Parktoberfest have been impacted by this decline in the last few years, according to organizers.
A new amenity planned for Brackenridge Park is moving forward.
The Brackenridge Park Conservancy, the organization that manages the hundreds of acres of green space in the urban core, is seeking the Historic and Design Review Commission’s (HDRC) approval to build a new playground on its northern edge.
Brackenridge Park is already a favorite spot for family fun and outdoor adventures, but now, it’s also a destination for art lovers! The park is offering a free walking tour that highlights hidden sculptures scattered throughout the grounds.
We spoke with Susan Budge, a talented sculptor whose work is featured in the park, and Lynn Osborne Bobbitt, Director of Development, who shared the story behind this unique project. Since 2015, sculptures have been quietly installed across Brackenridge, creating a trail of artistic discovery.
San Antonio’s Brackenridge Park Conservancy is putting the spotlight on public art with a new online map that tells the story of the beloved destination’s nearly 20 sculptures, statues, and trailhead markers.
The interactive map is a part of the conservatory’s newly revamped website. Each listing gives a history of the installations — many crafted decades ago — along with other interesting facts like the artist’s inspiration.
The Brackenridge Park Conservancy in San Antonio has created a new Art Installations Guide map and virtual tour devoted to the public art and architectural landmarks sited within the 344-acre central city park.
The map is intended as a self-guided tour for those interested in exploring 19 artistic sites located throughout the 126-year-old public park’s many attractions, which include the San Antonio Zoo, Brackenridge Golf Course, the Japanese Tea Garden, Sunken Garden Theater, fishing in the San Antonio River, as well as numerous other features.
The Brackenridge Park Conservancy has made repairs to the beloved Joske Pavilion, a longtime picnic and field trip spot.
The work completed includes:
News4 San Antonio Living’s Michaela Romero talks with Brackenridge Park Conservancy Director of Events and Programing Britta Ramirez and San Antonio Sports Malison De Leon about free fitness classes this summer through its partnership with San Antonio Sports ACTIVATE.
Start your week with movement, mindfulness, and the beauty of the park — all at no cost!
Michaela went live from Brackenridge Park, where the community is staying active with free fitness classes all summer long!
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