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    Hemisfair

    4.4 (60 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Cute little park in the middle of Hemisfair
    Nori F.

    Excellent place to go if you have a bit of time to spare and you're close to downtown. They have a pizza place (Dough), Kunstler brewery tap Haus(I haven't been in but I assume it's just a small location), the kids park, an ice cream place (Lick Honest), an ice pops place, and it's even walkable to the Tower of America. There is a lot of seating in the shade if you want to sit or let your kids play. Parking is in the garage which is attached to Hemisfai, there is also a surface parking lot, or street parking.

    Playground
    Joanna E.

    Have taken my girls here a handful of times and although we love the park the main down side is that it's HOT so take water bottles! I think it's because the buildings are so close together. But would still visit again maybe when it's cooler.

    Fernanda F.

    Hemisfair park is one of my favorite places in San Antonio! This amazing park is located right in the heart of downtown San Antonio. It started with just the Tower of the Americas and a couple government buildings, but now they have an amazing playground for childrens of all ages, multiple restaurants, a fitness studio, an apartment complex, wine bar, children's theatre, and so many other things! Hemisfair Park is truly the perfect place for people of all ages. The park has a parking garage located next to the apartment complex. Please note that their fee changes depending on the day. During "special events" they have a ridiculos $20 fee for parking no matter how long you are there. So make sure to look at the sign outside the garage with their current prices before you go in. Whether you are a local looking to explore the city, or an out of towner looking to get a taste of the local scene, Hemisfair is the perfect place for you!

    Melanie S.

    The park is central to San Antonio and both Southtown and downtown which makes it a great place to meet up and hangout. There's a playground, chess, ping pong, foosball, corn hole, splash pad, and restaurants. anright in front of the Tower of the Americas with access to the riverwalk. For options to go eat there's Commonwealth coffee, Box St. Social, Dough Pizzeria, and new restaurants in process of opening in the coming year. There's also Lick Ice cream, Paleteria San Antonio, and Rerooted 210 winery. It's always well maintained with staff cleaning and working on the grounds to keep it looking great.

    Diwali festival activities!
    Terri N.

    I went to the Diwali festival that was not inside of Hemisfair, but in the large area behind/adjacent to it. The food, culture and entertainment was so spectacular that I can't wait to attend next year! I found out about this event through a coworker who was born and raised in India. The event was filled with people in their cultural and ceremonial attire. There were group dances presented by the people from various states in India. There was also various booths set up for photo ops. And of course my favorite is the food! There were numerous Indian food vendors and the lines were extremely long. I did wait in line to get a taste of the food that smelled so good! Although the parking fee was unwarranted ($20), the entire experience was totally worth it. I can't wait until next year to attend once more.

    100 degree Ping Pong
    Janet S.

    Stumbled in and hit the concrete ping pong tables. Two tables. Lots of play space for children and a Kunstler Brewing outpost for adults. We particularly liked the braille/sign language and Spanish language boards for children. So much to do here and we just skimmed the top of it due to heat.

    Playground
    Elizabeth R.

    Another great place to spend the day with family in Downtown San Antonio! Near the tower of the Americas the Bank of America Promenade offers a great place to relax, eat your paleta from San Antonio Paleteria for on a hot summer day or a hot-cozy cup of coffee from Commonwealth. The park has a large modern playground, splash and sand park for the kids. There are plenty of lounge chairs, benches and tables. There are many food options such as Dough and a Boutique winery. Come stroll along!

    Samantha D.

    Such a cute park! Deff worth going to. Bring a swim suit and change of clothes has a great splash pad. They have chess tables. Ping pong tables.

    Edmarie L.

    We didn't know about this place, and stumbled upon it while getting popsicles. They have splash pads and probably the coolest playground I've ever seen, all for FREE. The grounds are clean and well maintained. Great for kids of all ages. If you're in downtown looking for family fun, this will be worth your while.

    The Tower of the Americas
    Anson W.

    A terrific park at the city center. Hemisfair Park originally opened as the site of the 1968 World's Fair. The 750-foot Tower of the Americas was its theme structure and remained the tallest observation tower in the US for 28 years. There's much to see in the park including the iconic tower, picturesque waterfall fountains, sculptures and playgrounds. Every corner has something different to offer, and the park also connects with the famed River Walk. There are paid parking lots, with the money going to support the park. But if you can, I'd recommend finding free street parking further away and doing a walking tour of the River Walk and Hemisfair Park. We spent several hours walking around and exploring the sights, and it made for a very enjoyable part of our trip to San Antonio.

    Being a kid
    Christy A.

    Hemisfair gives me a "boutique park" feel. It's a park but with pizazz. Awesome area that offers plenty of fun for kids....even overgrown ones like myself who still love to climb, swing, jump, handstand, fall, run & watch the water fall as I catch my breath. The park is small but packs a mighty punch. It has all of the amenities needed to make a short day of it...not a full day. I say pack a light lunch, engage in a few activities, grab a sip of water, take some pics & bounce. I thoroughly enjoyed the Jungle Gym, cool structures throughout & the peaceful waters located closer to the Tower. Enjoy, ~Christy

    Live the direct sign
    Donna B.

    It's almost a hundred acre park at the edge of downtown SA. In 1968 it was the site of the World's Fair that coincided with SA's 250th founding anniversary. Almost 100 acres large it sits near the Riverwalk and the Grand Hyatt hotel. There are only a handful of pavilion buildings left from the fair today. The most prominent one is the Tower of the Americas - this 750-foot-tall tower, is San Antonio's tallest structure. At the top of the tower theres a revolving restaurant, lounge, and outdoor observation deck. It's $12 to go the observation deck. Free if you go the the restaurant or lounge. An incredible view of the city and the HemisFair park. Take a little time and wander the grounds- you'll discover unique statues, fountains and various restored buildings. We used a small portion of the park for our YSB Sunday Funday.

    Paletas from Palateria San Antonio!
    April L.

    Got some paletas from Paleteria San Antonio and had tons of fun at the Hemisfair park! If you're visiting San Antonio, this combo is a must (they're only 5 minutes walking distance from each other). P.S The Hemisfair park is the best park I've ever been to, hands down! It's a modern playground that's integrated with amazing art and they have a really cool artificial "beach"!

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