Walker Ranch Park

"I leave about a mile from this park and visit almost every day of the week. I meditate, walk, hike, bike, and commute thanks to the park and it's amenities. For the most part, folks are friendly and the bikers respectful of slower moving traffic. I am very grateful for this treasure and escape in the middle of San Antonio."

"They have a beautiful green-away Trail that goes all the way around San Antonio looks beautiful"

"I visit Walker Ranch Park about once a week. Walker Ranch is historic, and a windmill from the old ranch remains near the center of the park and still provides water for deer and other wildlife. Close to the West Avenue side, picnic tables and a covered patio are available with playground equipment for kids. There is enough grassy area available for leisure, and I've noticed dog/owner training was offered by someone on Saturdays. Park Police often do rounds at the park. There are four trailheads through the park, three lower along Salado Creek and a fourth a bit higher above Salado Creek and within view of Wurzbach Parkway. Additionally, a natural dam slows down flood waters and protects Walker Ranch Park. My dog loves to take a dip at the dam when enough rain falls. So, why would someone who visits the Park with his dog about once a week rate it with only 3 stars? Because I remember Walker Ranch Park before the concrete, 8-foot wide bicycle road was run through the middle of the park. I'm not against bicycling; I have a well-ridden Trek. But this cement bike highway, which eventually connects with Hardberger Park off Blanco, could have been routed along the Wurzbach Parkway end instead of ramroded through the middle of the park. It no longer looks or feels like the peaceful park it was intended to be. Update: June 14, 2022. Some plant life in Walker Ranch Park is suffering from the severe, extended drought. In particular is a scrawny tree commonly called Red Buckeye. I've identified it as far as 100 feet from Salado Creek, which is dry most of the time. Sprinkled throughout the park, it's damaged yellow leafage stands out. Drought continues to damage the park. Update, 2/21/2023. "Sudden limb drop" doubled between June and September, in my estimation. The rain in January greened up the grasses. A lot of limbs cut by city are still on the ground close to bike trail. Still a lot of tree damage. Update, 2/26/2023. Drier than I've ever seen it. Update, 12/5/2023. Still in drought. However, a little fall rain helped grass to come back and restored Turks Cap."

"Love this park! Beautiful trails paved and natural with lots of wild life. Definitely worth multiple return visits."

"Really nice urban trail. Very wide concrete path winding through the city you are never far from houses or apartments but you still feel like you are out in the country. Even the enormous power lines or the highway the intersect the trail seem to blend in nicely. The trail is very popular with walkers and bikers so if you are walking stay on your right."