Walker Ranch Park

12603 West Ave, San Antonio, TX 78216, United States

Walker Ranch Park

About the Company

rating: 4.7

Grassy, tree-filled park offering walking trails, a big playground & picnic shelter.

Categories

  • City park
  • Park
  • Tourist attraction

Contact Information

Phone: +1 210-207-3000

Website: https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Parks-Facilities/All-Parks-Facilities/Parks-Facilities-Details/ArtMID/14820/ArticleID/2467/Walker-Ranch/Park/250

Address: 12603 West Ave, San Antonio, TX 78216, United States

Working hours
  • Monday: 5 AM–11 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 AM–11 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 AM–11 PM
  • Thursday: 5 AM–11 PM
  • Friday: 5 AM–11 PM
  • Saturday: 5 AM–11 PM
  • Sunday: 5 AM–11 PM

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 5

Fun,fun,fun!

Date: 12 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Shaded Family friendly atmosphere

Date: 3 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

The treatment of the elderly is first class

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Love going to this park with my daughter. Great little park, huge park system to explore the walking paths. Literally the best part of San Antonio is the park system.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 4

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

800mts flat loop

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Great access to linear trails!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 4

I experience 2 different parts of this park. (Apologies, but Idk what to technically call these parts I visited) One was a pavilion (beside playground equipment): it was nice, w/stone/concrete tables and benches, and very clean. The other part I visited was the Dog Park: more specifically, the Dog Park for little dogs! I absolutely LUV that they had separate dog parks for the bigger and smaller size dogs! I most DEFINITELY didnt feel like my smaller puppies were going to get into situations they cant get themselves out of, lol, with the bigger pooches lol. Im other words, I felt more at ease, for sure. ... Lol

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Toilets: 3 porta potty and 2 nice restrooms. Usually have tp.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Playground: Perfect for walking, and clean. Toilets: clean,

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

One of our fave parks especially in the fall!!! Lots to explore off the playground and the playground is nice as well. Lots of trees and the shaded benches under pavilion are awesome! Toilets: Pretty clean bathrooms for a public park!!!! Very private!!!!

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Playground: My grandkids love the playground. There is partial shade. Toilets: Theyve built permanent restrooms.

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Such a beautiful and historic San Antonio Park!

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Great playground, clean bathrooms, and good trails.

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Its not just a park, its an historic area full of walking Deer, and abundance of nature. Also airplanes are flying over your head so its a combination of everything. Great place to enjoy peace and tranquility

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

A nice, quiet, uncrowded park. Trees, shady path, playground, picnic tables.

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Very clean and nice. The pavilion area was spacious. It has great walking trails too.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Great walking park

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

Great playground for the kids. Watching the airplanes take off was a huge hit! But for the love of all things, please grease the squeaky swings.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

A good place for seniors to have a nice meal exercise and play some games Toilets: Very clean

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

This was just a stop for me while on a long bike ride, but after my handlebars started slipping on my way back, the tool caddy here stopped me from having to walk back to Hardberger park and then come back for my bike

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 4

This park is very nice. Great place to take the kids. In my opinion, the park has two downfalls: no covered play areas and a lack of parking.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 3

2 hours and no surveillance was seen

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Clean, quiet, shaded with lots of benches. Not busy when we went however it was very hot. Spotted wildlife a few feet from the actual park!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Great playground and during the summer they are having breakfast at the park so much fun.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Great place to take the family. A good size playground for the kids. Great nature area for exploring and letting your mind wonder all before you who walked the land. Great history behind Waller Ranch. Plus you have a paved trail that enters into Salado Creek Greenway. Miles of paved trails with many bikers, walkers and joggers. Just a fun and free place if looking to get some fresh air. Playground: Big playground! Toilets: Park like bathrooms Dog-friendliness: Yes, but bring water for the pet. Picnic area: Tons of tables.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Riding our bikes on the trails! Small parking lot but if you get there early youre able to park! Love the restrooms and water fountain here but the water fountain by the bathroom has been out of order for WEEKS! This is a great place to stop on a bike ride when its working.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 3

Nice, for my family to walk at night some well lit areas, cleanliness, their warnings, signage, picnic tables, pet friendly and presence of wildlife. I loved

Date: 3 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

It is a very good place for children to play and have fun

Date: 3 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Can get busy, Nice playground, Great Airshow if the wind is right

Date: 4 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Picnic area: Covered and well lit picnic area near playground and restrooms

Date: 4 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

the bridge is cool

Date: 4 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Love this park. It connects to all other parks!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Nice, quite, clean

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Excellent playground and trails.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Clean Playground: Nice

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 3

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Very enjoyable trailway to walk, plenty of wildlife to see and hear, The park is well kept. Picnic area: Large pavilion with benches and both recycle and trash cans.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Little bit of everything u need Playground is top notch.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Toilets: Two all gender washrooms.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Kudos to the City of San Antonio for producing and operating these facilities. The TV News programs should do a public relations story on each of the eleven locations. State of the Art, ADA Equipped, Top of the Line, On the Mark.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Very nice clean park . Playground: Very nice

Date: 6 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Absolutely beautiful. Tons of bigs and wild life which my two year old was so interested in them. It felt like I was far out in nature, but I could also hear the planes takeoff and see them every three minutes which was really cool it s my new favorite park

Date: 6 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

This was nice and beautiful park. My Beautifuls enjoyed every moment. The park was clean and the restrooms were clean. I wasnt able to walk the trails maybe next time. I will return .

Date: 6 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Cold water fountains and real bathrooms with running water. Also good for parties, but Im usually riding through on the trail. Toilets: Running water. Cooled water in drinking fountains, and water bottle filler.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 4

Playground: Nicely updated, more equipment, both for under 5 and 5-12. Good swings, but only a couple for each age group. Toilets: Just portable latrines. Skip if you can.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Best park ever been too!! Clean and kid friendly

Date: 6 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Always clean and family atmosphere, brand new padding at playarea

Date: 6 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Great playground with some short trails for walking or riding. Wide area next to playground for running and a pavilion is available for parties. Playground: Soft ground is great at reducing injuries and trees provide shade.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 4

Good walking park has an ok playground for kids Playground: My kids enjoy it Toilets: Clean wish there were more Dog-friendliness: On a leash they should be OK Picnic area: There are tables both covered and uncovered

Date: 6 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Had a great day at this park. The kids played and rode bikes. The restrooms are very clean. Playground: Spacious enough for all the kids to enjoy something. Combined with access to natural play near creek bed.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Very nice park. We recently had a group morning run/walk there. Id definitely recommend it if you want to walk or do a fun run.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Awesome amenities!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Beautiful day to have lunch outside at the park. Squirrels kept coming over to visit

Date: 8 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Cute park, came here via the Salado Creek Greenway. The trails are nice, restrooms are well maintained (and not porta potties, actually nice restrooms that flush!), and working cold water fountains :) Toilets: Two gender neutral restroom stalls available. Dog-friendliness: Dogs are allowed on a leash.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

This park just had newly renovated floor put in on the playground. There are lights on the playground for late-night playing. The wildlife is abundant and you are able to see them from the playground area as well as the walking trails. The walking trails connect to Phil hardberger Park. The restrooms were recently built and have changing tables for babies. It also has water fountains with a water bottle filler.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

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

Date: 9 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

A very nice place to be with the family

Date: 9 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Our Toddlers liked the play ground. Looked good parent wise as well. Nice area and has restroom near by .

Date: 9 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Such a great Park plenty for the kids to do walking trails very scenic and clean

Date: 9 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

I love going with family. Playground: It is perfect.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Attended a birthday party there. The Pavillion was right next to the playground, which was a huge plus. Beautiful scenery, we got lucky and saw some deers racing by. The downfall was that they didnt have barbecue pits, so the host had to bring their own. Although the bathrooms were also in decent range, so another plus.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 3

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 Ive 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. Im 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. Ive identified it as far as 100 feet from Salado Creek, which is dry most of the time. Sprinkled throughout the park, its 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 Ive ever seen it. Update, 12/5/2023. Still in drought. However, a little fall rain helped grass to come back and restored Turks Cap. Playground: Nice playground with slides and other activities to keep kids occupied. Toilets: New restrooms opened on the west side of the park. Dog-friendliness: Lots of happy puppies. Picnic area: The problem right now is the exceptional drought. No green grass anywhere.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Nice park. Has a shaded picnic area. Bathrooms. And a trail to walk if that what you prefer. Love taking the kids here.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 3

The park is nice but there are no drinking fountains

Date: 10 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Beautiful place

Date: 10 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Weve been taking my 2 year old grandson to enjoy the playground. The kids are nice and never rude. The parents are friendly and everyone seems to look out for each others children.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 3

It was okay but not really that much for my 7y/o to do, a busy park for sure

Date: 10 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Park has swings and slides Playground: Good size maybe 25 kids more play have fun Toilets: Private restroom Dog-friendliness: Dog friendly has a trail Picnic area: Big shelter picnic table

Date: 10 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 3

Lots of trash

Date: 10 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 3

Nice trails with benches

Date: 11 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Fairly quiet weekdays, and Saturdays during football season. Much busier on nice Sundays. Plenty of walking, jogging, biking options. Enjoy local deer sightings. Connects to miles of paths north/west and south/east (Salado Creek Greenway). Play areas for kids. Can be tight parking in the main lot which is off West Ave. More parking off a side road, Rhapsody, just south of the main park entrance. The new (2022) Walker Ranch Senior Center is also on Rhapsody.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

All good

Date: 11 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Lots of climbing trees, abundance of friendly squirrels, nicely maintained trails. Playground: Playground equipment had many different types of play geared toward varying levels of skill sets.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 3

This park is nice, but it gets crowded with bikes, walkers, photographer, and runners. There are deer that dont bother you. You dont really see too much anymore. There are benches to sit on. Then it seems like its a small park. Its close by to people who live around there though.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Great park. Cool kids playground. Nice walking paths. Free wifi. Open later. Only drawback is the plane noise. This park is directly beneath a flight path for San Antonio Airport

Date: 11 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 4

Walk dog on leash. Poop bags available at front of park. Kids playground with swings and jungle jim with slide. Restrooms in building also port a pottys. Picnic tables too.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Walker ranch park is clean, fun and safe for kids! We highly recommend taking the kiddos there. The padding on the play ground ensures us that our kids wont get hurt if the fall or trip. The bbq pits are clean and theres plenty of space for a party if you need the pavilion. The trails are clean and fun too if you want to venture out! This park is a must try!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

What a cool park! Seeing the airplanes fly overhead was an added perk. Clean bathrooms, felt safe, beautiful trees and a nice playground and trail.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Nice playground and now has a good restroom and water fountains! I haven t taken the trails yet but love that a nice open area with good climbing trees is right next to the playground. LOUD airplanes fly overhead!!! May be excellent for your kids, or if they are scared of loud planes it might not be the park for you. Toilets: Clean, two large unisex independent restrooms Picnic area: Large covered pavilion with MANY picnic tables, in addition to a few picnic tables under trees and benches around the playground

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Looking for a bike trail that offers shade and found it

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Nice place for a Sunday walk and a yoga place takes place there at 9am weekly

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Great park! walking and biking trails.They have a patio covered area. Dogs are welcome. Great view to watch the jets land into SA.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Nice spacious pavilion. Needs more parking but other than that it was perfect..

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

The park was beautiful and the pavilion was nice and shaded I love how the playground was right next to it!

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 4

Very nice facilities.. large pavilion. And it had picnic tables with wheelchair accessible. Very impressive...

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

It is great for all ages and animal friendly. Love all the walking trails and the different park areas.

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

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

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Awesome Park

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Walking, biking, cycling trails that connect to Hardberger and McAlister Parks. Has a covered pavilion, playground and restrooms. A lot of the trails that start off from this trailhead are shaded. Across the street, West Ave, there are a few restaurants Palomar, Two Bros BBQ and Coffee Light Co.

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

Nice park along the Saldado Creek Greenway trail. Has all the usual playground accoutrement that kids love and its right across the street from the Two Bros BBQ, which has very tasty brisket. You can read my review of them on here as well. Make a nice family outing there and get some fresh air and exercise.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

Lots of shaded trails n deer Playground: Safe playground area.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Clean and full of wild life

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Beautiful facility, large and friendly staff and awesome environment.

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

nice place Playground: Excellent

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Another great running spot with miles of trails and bridges over looking the marsh.

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Love this park, perfect for Walking :) .... Serving the lord, watch poopies, play volleyball, hiking... ju know, my favorite things to do, every, day!

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Hot

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Nice park with beautiful views

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Great place for a walk

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Great park with deer and trails to walk. I like how its open until 11 p.m.

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Please feed the squirrels. Theyre getting skinny and skinny squirrels dont taste very good.

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

You d think it s a small loop park but it connects to so many other greater trails and parks, ya just gotta figure out the right route and bring bug spray!

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Nice playground, clean tables and pavilion, lots of trails for biking and walking/running. Kid friendly and safe.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Great place for friend and family gathering. Toilets: Clean and secure

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Awesome park I absolutely love this park I take my dog here and he gets tired so fast this isn t a dog park but, more like walking trails (at least from where I ve been) we always enjoy seeing the deer we people watch and always see lots of kids enjoying the park and outdoor sitting areas so glad to have this gem!

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Went to Property Tax Information Meeting @ Senior Center. It is a nice facility.

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 4

Excellent

Date: a year ago