I love this community and I love this park. The park is a great place to take a break under some…read morestately oak trees, go for a swim or wet a hook. I wish the bathrooms were maintained a little better, but that is more the fault of the patrons than the staff. The park recently significantly raised admission fees. I initially objected to this, but in hindsight I think it was a smart move. It seems to have displaced some of the sketchier clientele that would show up.

One of the highlights of my trip to the deep hill country. (Utopia is far better than Leakey!!!) No…read morecrowds, friendly people, deep water for swimming, even when other areas were practically dry! Don't miss the little town of Utopia too. Great food and shops.

Love this local park. Easy parking and trail maps available. The trail we enjoy is under 2 miles…read moreand there's sooo much to see. It starts with a decent steep hike up to Cross hill, here you can see views all of Castroville and beyond. Coming down, we hiked along native cacti and plants, walked along a dry river bed, and took pics along a pond containing birds and wildlife. End of the trail dropped us in the well maintained green park. Clean bathrooms and community center were nearby. Nice local peaceful hike and you can picnic along the way as benches are scattered throughout.

I really like this local park, several play areas for the kids, lots of trails, the pool and river…read moreright there. Unexpectedly tucked back behind a neighborhood.

I think I finally got my new hiking spot here in San Antonio/Boerne! Such a nice spot to get some…read morefresh air and exercise while being out in the outdoors! Everything is super maintained than most parks I've been before! I usually go with my MIL, my baby girl and our dogs to get them some exercise as well and try to do 1-2 miles each time we are here. Depending on what trails you walk/hike on, theres some with shade and some that you will hit up the blazing sun, but with fall upon it hasn't been horrible! Everyone who hikes here are really respectful with the trails/area which is such a pleasant thing as there's usually not a lot of people who do that now a days. Will of course be returning weekly to get our steps in and vitamin D!

This was actually a great place to come visit with the family on spring break! The weather was…read moreperfect, wasn't overcrowded, plenty of places to sit and enjoy fresh air. Loved they had a dog park and a playground you can take your kids to. There are places you can even go fishing if you want or just sit by the water to relax. Loved how there were plenty of signs around too talking about the animals and plants common there. Good information about the park too and didn't feel I would get lost either (good flat paths you can take). I barely saw any trash flying around either and could tell they keep this park well kept. I absolutely plan to come back here in the future when I have time. Definitely worth the visit!

It's a beautiful park that occasionally hosts bands to play in the evening. I've been joyed picking…read moreup food at different locations and sitting there. There's a piece of tranquility when you go to this park is one of my favorite parks in Hondo. It's not big at all but definitely very well maintained.

Excellent customer service! Facility is over the top genuine, amazing experience and lovely stay…read moreaccommodations. Paul and Laura are both successful at knowing what is beautiful and wonderful because their heart is in the entire place. Every piece that you will see of the venue is hand picked, placed and from the heart. Everyone who visits this enchanted place will fall in love. We will be back! Thank you for an unforgettable experience!

It's a shame that they are resorting to scamming people instead of being honest and shifting the…read moredynamic of the park. Just to be clear, THERE IS NO WATER! It's still a gorgeous place to explore, but I wish they would have just been real instead of hiding behind a vague description that states "the water levels may not be accurate to the photos". There is no water to level lol, and the water that remains is definitely not safe to swim in. We had to go to new braunfels to save some of my partners birthday.

We decided to hike here on a gorgeous Sunday before the cold front hit, and so glad we did! Located…read morenear Bandera, the drive was nice through winding hills and views of exotic animals along the way. Upon entrance to the park, you'll notice a change in the road, not paved whatsoever. A bit of a rugged drive, but not outrageous. Parking was plentiful and we walked toward the visitor building. Inside that building was the most helpful and friendly park ranger, Ms. Juarez, happy to help and spend time to answer any questions. She gave us a nice big legible map and gave us suggestions on trails. Being our first time here, we opted for the "challenging " peak trail. It was a beautiful hike- plenty of signage, plants were labeled, and many variations of yuccas landscaped the area. The hike up to the peak was not that bad actually, not sure I'd call it challenging, but more moderate. It was very doable and there were quite a few benches along the way for beautiful views and/or to take a break. Coming down was easy and we took a few other trails back to the parking lot for alternate scenery. Horses and bikes are allowed. Bathrooms are located at the visitor center and at a few of the other parking lots. We had a pass- free entrance for military and for me as a family member $6 Wonderful place to hike! Approx an 1 1/2 drive from SA

I love hiking specially places where there is nice views. There are several hiking trails that fits…read moreall levels. I have visited several times and will keep on returning. The drive there is beautiful too!

I loved lost maples, it is a beautiful state park/natural area. I went for the first time in…read moreNovember with my mom hoping to catch some foliage and we definitely did see plenty both on the way and at the park! The trail isn't too hard; I did the east loop going clockwise since the volunteers told me there was probably a little better foliage along this loop than the west loop. I was able to do the whole thing and return to where I started in a little under 2 hours. It was a relatively warm day; I was grateful i bought my personal fan when going up the steep part because I was definitely starting to sweat! After that though it was mostly flat and then back downhill so no issues with getting hot. I got several lovely photos along the way and was certainly reminded how gorgeous and colorful Texas can be! Only note: be sure to make a timed entry reservation if you go during the peak season (fall) because it absolutely sells out! I tried going with a friend last year and we didn't have a res and we were turned away - we ended up going to Garner state park which is also gorgeous and fun, about 30 mins drive away from lost maples. This year we got entry for the 11a-1p entry time, and by the week or so prior to going, everything was sold out for that Saturday we were going. So bear that in mind!

Park office staff very helpful. We went late Feb and parking was fine but I hear the horror stories…read moreregarding parking in the fall and can see why. VERY limited parking for busier times.

Now this rivals Fridriech Wilderness as the premier park/hike in the San Antonio area!…read more There are plenty of hills and climbs here with beautiful background scenery that accompanies the trails here. Whether walking/hiking/biking, be prepared to be captivated by your surroundings and also out of breath from all the movement. I can only imagine what this park is like in the summers with the hot sun scorching on you. According to some reviews, there is a tower that gives panoramic views of SA. Unfortunately I could not reach this tower as I was pressed for time. But i did get quite the workout as I trekked along the unpaved trails and soaked in the views of plants, trees, and the wildlife. Additionally, there's a covered pavilion and rest rooms at the parking area of the park. And plenty of parking. This is worth visiting when you're in the SA area; just make sure you've got proper footing and bugspray!

Beautiful park with pavilions, picnic areas with bbq grills, benches throughout, children's play…read morearea, dual service water fountains for people and pets, gorgeous trees and flowering plants. Multiple, well-marked and mapped trails with varying levels of difficulty and accessibility provide perfect spaces for walking, running, hiking and cycling. Also offers plenty of rugged trails and even a rock climbing wall for extra challenges! And don't miss the view from the tower! Beautifully maintained with fixed restrooms on one side and portable lavatories on the other. Park police and cycling trail stewards offer routine safety and support.

I can't believe I've lived in San Antonio for almost 10 years and I had never visited Bandera…read moreCounty Park at Medina Lake. A few friends and I were looking for a nearby lake where we could fish, take our pets and do a cookout. After some research and reading a lot of reviews on Yelp and other websites, we decided to visit Medina Lake. I noticed a few people mentioned it was "closed", but I believe that is why because they were trying to enter the lake through the south entrance of the lake which is managed by homeowners. Here are my recommendations for everyone visiting the lake: - This lake is first come first serve. I highly recommend getting early so you can grab a nice spot near the water. - There is NO shade whatsoever, so I highly recommend everyone to bring a tent (or two) so you can comfortably enjoying your time there. - The water was super clear and shallow, so it's perfect for children and pets. Make sure to bring your swimsuit and cool off at the lake. - There are a few grills near the bathroom area, but if you have a portable grill just bring it. - Fishing was not the best at this lake. I think Lake Medina is more of a chill and enjoy the water kinda lake. One of my friends was really looking forward doing some fishing, but he was kinda disappointed. Overall I think this lake is a nice (and affordable) option to do something out of the city.

The Lake is DRY as a bone from every angle I could see! And the park is only open on Saturdays and…read moreSunday. What a waste of a drive.

Emmitt park has a huge playscape, a basketball pavilion, pickleball and volleyball areas. This park…read moreis inclusive for all children. They are open Monday - Friday from 7 am - sunset. Check times for Saturday and Sunday, they close the park for service times. Emmitt park is clean and well maintained. You can have a picnic at any of their tables. Some of the tables are covered and some have trees covering them. I will be coming back soon!

This is such a cool park! My family was trying to find a halfway point to meet up at and this came…read moreup. It's large and enclosed and I love how the big kid area at the top is only accessible by ladders or hanging rings so some toddlers can't accidentally wander up. There are slides of all sizes and a part that is wheelchair accessible. I do wish the splash pad had an on/off switch. It was in the 40s this morning and so many parents were chasing their kids to keep out of the water. Also, while the ground at the playground is soft, it is not level- there are dips and random potholes. I almost twisted an ankle- twice and kids kept tripping and falling. Other than this, it's a great place! There is ample parking, ball courts in the back, clean restrooms and a water fountain with a bottle filler on it (yes!).