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    Oakwell Trailhead

    Oakwell Trailhead

    4.0(1 review)
    3.8 mi

    Oakwell Trailhead is our local point of entry into the Robert L.B. Tobin Park located on Ira Lee…read morejust under Austin Hwy bridge. Mr. Tobin used to reside in Oakwell Farms area across on the other side of Ira Lee so this trailhead is closest to his former home which now sits surrounded by a brand new apartment complex... Oakwell Farms has become a whole little community over the years. Unfortunately at the time of this review, all of Ira Lee and all the streets around the area close to the creek are under construction and closed, Holbrook Rd as well... for at least the last couple of years and who knows when they will actually open again. We now have to park on the opposite side of Austin Hwy from the trailhead. Just a heads up that this might be the trailhead for you for awhile. My husband has started a fitness program and has started walking regularly along this trail, a nice upgrade from around the same block over and over in our neighborhood. Lol. He's working on getting our vintage bikes into shape so we can bike as well, travel further. We've been to 410 one way and Rittiman the other way from this trailhead although the trail goes much further past 410 for miles. The trail is scary cool. I love the vegetation, huge oaks, and wildlife. Too much trash tho, much of it comes from run off as this creek can flood often with the rain. This trailhead is also close to where the Dawson Massacre happened during the Battle of Salado. Right along Austin Hwy just to west of the bridge is the historic plaque marking the event. Also a historical marker along Holbrook near Black Swan Inn. See pics. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/dawson-massacre Battle of Salado Creek https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/salado-creek-battle-of ... ya think this area of trail is haunted???

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    Oakwell Trailhead - Salado Creek

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    Oakwell Trailhead - The trunk would probably need three people to hug it properly.

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    James Park - Toilets

    James Park

    3.3(3 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    I've passed this place a hundred times and didn't realize there was a cute little park! Bathrooms,…read moreplayground, picnic tables and a couple nice (short) running paths. Great place to pop in and drink coffee, eat lunch, or just enjoy a tiny piece of nature for a minute.

    Not sure what's up with the low reviews (especially the racist one). This is a charming park. Set…read moreback through the greenspace next to the Salado Creek off Rittiman Rd near Fort Sam Houston lies John James Park, a reasonably sized, quiet park. This is the nearest park to my home, so we visit often. More often than not, we are the only people visiting the playground, but in the afternoons and evenings, you'll find a handful of families enjoying the amenities. These include a small playscape, BBQ grills, picnic tables, benches, city-maintained latrines, drinking fountains, exercise equipment, and a jogging trail. The trail leads back into a woodsy area that throws you back into nature. My kids love it. The train is remarkably much longer than it appears it would be from the outside. Unlike the areas adjacent to Salado Creek, the wooded area is free of homeless campsites. Perhaps because of the close proximity to the Fort or maybe because it's just too out of the way. There is a large green space used as soccer fields, but when not in use, perfect for a game of catch or flying kites. There's a good number of birds and wildlife inhabiting the park and surrounding area. I've noticed a number of bird watchers visiting. In fact, yesterday we watch a heron fly overhead. The serenity that can be found here on a cool spring morning is incredible. Note that people frequent the park to refill on water from the fountain and nap in their vehicles the parking lot. They usually keep to themselves. I've felt threatened for my family's safety even though the park is nestled away from the beaten path in an area that isn't known to be the safest.

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    Jack White Trailhead - Not a lot of parking spots - maybe 15 or 20 counting the ones outside of this view. This was a weekday morning.

    Jack White Trailhead

    4.3(3 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Jack White Trailhead…read more Located near Splashtown, but on the other side of IH-35. As of now, you can only walk/bike south on Salado Creek Greenway from here, but plans are to connect this to the John James Park Trailhead (to the north) sometime in the future. It goes as far south as Southside Lions Park near Roland Rd. and Rigsby Ave. But plans are to extend it further south as well. Parking is sparse (so I subtracted one star) - I think I counted about 25 parking spots. I was there on a weekday morning, so I am not sure how crowded it gets on the weekends. Like some of the other trailheads on the Greenway system, this one has an air pump and a tool kit for your bike. Really nice. There is port a potty, a water fountain and even a water fountain/bowl for the dogs. But if you hit the trail and head south, you won't find any more for about two miles when you get to Pletz County Park and then two miles after that when you get to MLK Park. But they are not located on the trailheads - you will have to venture into the parks to get to the water and the restrooms. If you know me, I'm sure you're sick of hearing me preach about this, but the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trails System is SUCH an awesome system for our city and not many people are aware of them, even though they are ALL around town. Find one near you and take advantage of it - here is a map of the existing trails and the planned trails. http://www.sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/Parks/pdf/CoSA_Greenway_2017_Map%20updated%201-26-2017.pdf?ver=2018-01-30-093555-547

    Nice shady spot to begin on the lower Salado Creek Greenway trail. Safe too ...its a police…read moresubstation/annex so one could few safer there maybe? But from there to Southside Lions Park its very pleasant and uncrowded. Super shady if you must be out in 80-90 degree weather or more.

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    Jack White Trailhead - Water fountain - notice, they even have one for your four legged friends.

    Water fountain - notice, they even have one for your four legged friends.

    Jack White Trailhead - The rules and the regs - learn 'em, know 'em, live 'em.  (sry, quote from my fave movie - had to do it)  :-)

    The rules and the regs - learn 'em, know 'em, live 'em. (sry, quote from my fave movie - had to do it) :-)

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