Brackenridge park, san antonio, bexar county, texas. A classic san antonio tradition is just a few weeks away, and its not fiesta. Brackenridge park was the original site of the texas open which held the tournament for most years between 19221959. Plan your visit to brackenridge park and a wealth of other attractions, wellknown and undiscovered, using our san antonio trip planner. Visit brackenridge park on your trip to san antonio or. Dear brackenridge park conservancy friends, we send our regards in hopes that you and your family are well. We are ever mindful of our mission to make brackenridge park and the san antonio river healthy, safe, and beautiful as we adjust to social distancing directives caused by the covid19 outbreak. Half price books hpb brackenridge park san antonio, tx. Old photographs of brackenridge park capture san antonio family traditions by j. It opened for play in 1916 and was the first inductee into the texas golf hall of fame. The park is home to a stretch of the san antonio river, the japanese tea garden, sunken garden theater, the san antonio zoo, lambert beach and tony skipper martinez ball fields.
Brackenridge park, founded in 1890, lies just below the headwaters of the san antonio river. He is also responsible for the oldest municipal golf course in texas, designed in. Brackenridge park san antonio 2020 all you need to know. See current deals and local events at half price books hpb brackenridge park bookstore in san antonio, tx, plus get directions and hours. This park area actually shows evidence of human habitation as. There is evidence of human visitation and occupation extending back at least 11,000 years. Brackenridge s mansion, fernridge, is now part of the university of the incarnate word campus.
Founded in 1899, brackenridge park is rich with history. Brackenridge park the city of san antonio official. Its been called the most significant archeological. The brackenridge park park conservancy is a steward of and an advocate for the park and an. Brackenridge, who founded san antonio national bank, one of the first banks in the state, also donated 199 acres of riverfed property to the city for use as the park that still bears his name. Brackenridge park golf course alamo city golf trail. The brackenridge park master plan presentation will take place tuesday, april 26, 5. Brackenridge park, san antonio japanese garden and mahncke park were made possible by the generous donations of land holdings of george washington brackenridge. A longneglected 1800s water works structure in brackenridge park will be repaired and restored, possibly as a venue for food service or gatherings. Located just below the headwaters of the san antonio river, brackenridge park and the surrounding area has been a gathering place since prehistoric times. Anyone playing golf in san antonio should tee it up at brackenridge to enjoy its wonderful history and fun citypark layout.
There are a few small waterfalls on the river and a miniature train. City of san antonio, department of parks and recreation xavier d. My husband and i have enjoyed going to brackenridge park for decades. Established in 1899, brackenridge park is home to some of san antonio s most beloved attractions. Located just below the headwaters of the san antonio river. The park shows evidence of human habitation dating back to 11,000 years ago. Old photographs of brackenridge park capture san antonio. Trinity university press one trinity place san antonio, texas 78212 usa tel.
Located at below the headwaters of the san antonio river, brackenridge park has been a gathering place since prehistoric times. Brackenridge park san antonio 2020 all you need to. San antonio enjoys a unique variety of historic public places, from plazas. Brackenridge park sits north of downtown san antonio in the alamo heights area and is open every day from 5 a. Historic brackenridge park is a perennial favorite with san antonio natives and visitors alike. San antonio municipal archives, city engineers map books. Historic pump house in brackenridge park to be restored. Situated just below the headwaters of the san antonio river, the site of brackenridge park has been a gathering place for humans for 12,000 years. Built in 1916, the city of san antonio contracted a. At one end of brackenridge park is the san antonio zoo, one of the nations finest. Located at the base of the san antonio river headwaters, brackenridge park features over 340 acres of activities and places to visit.
In addition to the books foreword and introduction, each of the eight chapters. It was created in 1899 from land donated to the city by george washington brackenridge brackenridge park also refers to the district of the city where the park is located. Camping is not permitted in the city, but tents will pop up at brackenridge park on the morning of good friday. Brackenridge park the cultural landscape foundation. Tillinghast to design the first municipal golf course in texas. Brackenridge park golf course is a historic golf course in san antonio, texas and the oldest 18hole public golf course in texas. San antonios historic plazas, parks, and river walk.
The brackenridge park conservancy was incorporated in september 2008. Brackenridge park is a 343acre public park in san antonio, texas, usa, on the citys broadway corridor just north of downtown san antonio. It houses more than 3,500 animals representing 600 species. Brackenridge park golf course is also the new site of the texas golf hall of fame. He was largely responsible for the development of brackenridge park. The rustic character of the 343acre park remains today with treelined paths and picnic areas.