San Antonio is one of America’s “outdoor” cities. According to the U.S. Weather Bureau, the sun shines here 300 days a year. Can you fault residents for their outdoor bent?
And with 250 city-owned parks, all usually filled by noon Saturday, it’s easy to take your activities outside.
Baseball
The San Antonio Missions, the Double-A minor-league affiliate of the San Diego Padres, call San Antonio home. Boasting thirteen Texas League titles—including their 2002 championship—the Missions play their home games at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium.
Recreational leagues administered by the Parks & Recreation Department are found at various locations around the city.
Basketball
San Antonio is home to the five-time NBA champion Spurs. Home games are played at the Frost Bank Center (formerly the AT&T Center), located at 1 Frost Bank Center Drive (near E. Houston St.). Today, the team is led by generational superstar and 2024 Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama, alongside a core of young talent, continuing the winning tradition established by legends like Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.
City-sponsored basketball leagues dot the map. Parks and Recreation leagues begin in November at Woodlawn and San Fernando gyms.
Cycling
Off-road biking is available at McAllister Park (13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd), where bikers can find hard and soft surfaced trails. Across town, Schnabel Park (9600 Bandera Rd), has two miles of paved trails suitable for cycling, as well as jogging and walking. Road-biking is improving in San Antonio, marking an increasing number of city streets to better accommodate road bikers.
Football
Trinity University plays its home games on campus at Multi-Sports Stadium, while the Alamodome hosts a variety of professional, collegiate, and high school matchups. This includes the annual Alamo Bowl in late December, which currently features a premier matchup between top-tier teams from the Big 12 and Pac-12 (or former Pac-12) conferences.
Recreational leagues are sponsored by the city and service organizations.
Golf
San Antonio is a golfer’s paradise. Over 30 courses of varying levels and abilities are found within easy drive of anywhere in the city. See the chart below.
| Boerne | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tapatio Springs Golf Resort | 314 Blue Heron Blvd, 78006 | 830-537-4611 |
| Castroville | ||
| Alsatian | 1339 CR 4516 #110, 78009 | 830-931-3100 |
| Cibolo | ||
| Northcliffe Country Club | 5301 Country Club Dr, 78106 | 830-606-7351 |
| Floresville | ||
| Maverick | 101 Club Dr, 78114 | 830-216-2800 |
| Lavernia | ||
| Las Palomas Country Club | 120 Las Palomas, 78121 | 830-217-4653 |
| New Braunfels | ||
| The Bandit | 6019 FM 725, 78130 | 830-609-4665 |
| San Antonio | ||
| Alamo | 9700 Rochelle St, 78240 | 696-4000 |
| Briggs Ranch | 2818 Rustlers Trail, 78245 | 210-670-9400 |
| Canyon Springs | 24405 Wilderness Oak, 78258 | 210-497-1770 |
| Golf Club of Texas | 13600 Briggs Ranch, 78245 | 210-677-0027 |
| Hyatt Hill Country Resort | 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr, 78251 | 210-647-1234 |
| Northern Hills | 13202 Scarsdale St, 78217 | 210-655-8026 |
| Oak Hills Country Club | 5403 Fredericksburg Rd, 78229 | 210-349-5151 |
| Palmer Course at La Cantera | 16641 La Cantera Pkwy, 78256 | 210-558-2365 |
| Resort Course at La Cantera | 16641 La Cantera Pkwy, 78256 | 210-558-2365 |
| San Antonio Country Club | 4100 N New Braunfels, 78209 | 210-824-8861 |
| SilverHorn | 1100 W Bitters, 78216 | 210-545-5300 |
| The Club at Sonterra | 901 Sonterra Blvd, 78258 | 210-496-1560 |
| The Dominion Country Club | 1 Dominion Dr, 78257 | 210-698-1146 |
| The Quarry | 444 E Basse Rd, 78209 | 210-824-4500 |
| The Republic | 4226 S E Military, 78222 | 210-359-0000 |
| Windcrest | 8600 Midcrown Dr, 78239 | 210-655-1424 |
| Woodlake | 6500 Woodlake Pkwy, 78244 | 210-661-4141 |
| San Antonio Municipal | ||
| Brackenridge Park | 2315 Avenue B, 78215 | 210-226-5612 |
| Cedar Creek | 8250 Vista Colina Rd, 78255 | 210-695-5050 |
| Mission Del Lago | 1250 Mission Grande, 78214 | 210-627-2522 |
| Olmos Basin | 7022 McCullough Ave, 78216 | 210-826-4041 |
| Riverside | 203 McDonald, 78210 | 210-533-8371 |
| Willow Springs | 202 Coliseum Rd, 78219 | 210-349-5113 |
| Seguin | ||
| Golf Club of Seguin | 300 Chapparal Dr, 78155 | 210-830-303-0669 |
| Universal City | ||
| Olympia Hills | 12900 Mt Olympus, 78148 | 210-945-4653 |
| Military | ||
| Ft Sam Houston | 2901 Harry Wurzbach, 78234 | 210-222-9386 |
| Gateway Hills at Lackland | 1800 Dimsted PI, 78236 | 210-671-3466 |
| Gateway Valley at Lackland | 309 Westover Rd, 78236 | 210-925-7610 |
| Randolph Oaks at Randolph (private) | Bldg 1300, 78250 | 210-652-4653 |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | ||
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 7900 Fair Oaks Pkwy, 78015 | 210-582-6700 |
Hiking
Close to downtown, the 1,903-acre Brackenridge Park is used by hikers and joggers.
The Cedar Flat Trail, which “runs up” to a look-out tower, highlights the 5.9 miles of trails at Eisenhower Park (19399 NW Military Hwy) just outside the entrance to Camp Bullis. The tower is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Friedrich Wilderness Park (21395 Milsa St) is located on IH-10, outside Loop 1604. The park offers a guided natural history hike over steep terrain. Pets and bicycles are strictly prohibited at this location.
Walker Ranch and Historic Landmark (12603 West Ave.) blocks off 80 acres near Panther Springs and Salado Creek. It also has a half-mile paved trail and playground.
Horse Racing
Retama Track 1, Retama Park, IH-35 in Selma, provides both live and simulcast racing.
Horseback Riding
The Hill Country State Natural Area (near Bandera, off FM 1077, (830) 364-3833) has 40 miles of trails for horseback riding. The terrain of this area ranges from broad creek bottoms to steep, rocky canyons. Stables abound in the area for riding instruction and shows.
In addition, other areas and teaching facilities are located throughout the area.
Soccer
Soccer is played every Spring and Fall in leagues set up by the Parks & Recreation Dept.
Swimming
Palo Alto College and the San Antonio Natatorium offer open swimming, lap work, lessons and aerobics. Many neighborhood subdivisions have their own pools.
Tennis
There are more than 140 public tennis courts at San Antonio’s parks across the city. Most are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Most notable is the McFarlin Tennis Center, 1503 San Pedro, and Fairchild Park, 1214 E. Crockett St.
