Historic Sunken Garden Theater is an open-air amphitheater used for both commercial functions and City co-sponsored events.

Programs presented at the theater on a regular basis include comedy, Shakespearean drama, and concerts ranging from jazz to hard rock.

Click here for rates and other information.

Call for information on how to reserve the facility on a fee basis.

Come out from wherever you are, its time to praise the Bright and Morning Star!

Open to all ages, bring your dance shoes!

Free.

This center provides programs to help seniors lead active, independent, and engaged lives. This is done through comprehensive nutrition, wellness, and education services.

Services include:

• A daily lunchtime meal
• Transportation services to eligible seniors living within a 5-mile radius of the center 

Programs and activities include:

• Arts & Crafts
• Basic Health Screenings
• Exercise classes
• Field trips
• Library
• Recreation and dance
• Social services
• Technology classes
• Work search programs

To become eligible to attend this center and participate in services, individuals must reside in Bexar County and meet one of the following criteria:

• 60 years and older
• Under 60 years married to a 60+ participant who attends the center and accompanies the participant to the center
• Under 60 years, disabled, and resides with a 60+ participant and accompanies the participant to the center (only applicable to the HEAL Meal Program)

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Computer Use

Classes include topics such as wellness, technology, fitness, current events, art, and much more.

Register for classes at West End Senior Center, Oasis Center or online here.

Ages: 60+.

• Online Safety Classes
• Computer Skills Classes

The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.

Afterschool Programming

BGCSA offers a weekday Afterschool Program for kids all through the school year! Our Clubhouses are open weekdays, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, making it an easy choice for parents. The daily schedule begins with Power Hour™, an hour dedicated to homework help and completion.

Kids then rotate through age-appropriate activities! Kids will be able to enjoy gym and playground time, sports practices, reading or math tutoring, fine arts, and more! Our preteens and teenagers have more guided activities, such as college visits, career skills building, driving simulations, and leadership and community-service-focused clubs.

BGCSA offers more support by offering transportation to Clubhouse locations. Snacks and/or meals are also provided to all kids before they head home.

Click here to learn more.

Summer Programming

Our Summer Program provides structured activities and a safe place, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, during 6 weeks of summer break. Similar to our Afterschool Program, youth are engaged in age-appropriate activities focused on curbing the summer learning loss, building character, and forming healthy habits.

Additionally, kids get to attend Club-sponsored field trips to indoor swimming pools, local businesses, outdoor parks, and community attractions. Have no fear parents, kids won’t come home hungry! Healthy and balanced meals and snacks are provided throughout the day during summer programs.

Click here to learn more.

Core Programs

BGCA offers local Clubs tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people. We aim to put our youth on the path to great futures!

Click here and scroll down to learn more.

BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.

Call for membership availability.

Transportation from KIPP Un Mundo Elementary, KIPP Camino Middle School, KIPP Camino High School, YWLA Primary, Carvajal Elementary, Tafolla Middle School, Rhodes Middle School, and Lanier High School.

Membership is done annually, per session on a first-come, first-served basis at the Club of your choice.

All registrants must complete a membership application and complete the registration fee of $100/per child and $25/per teen.

Hardship scholarships are readily available, and all military youth or youth on Medicaid Amerigroup are free.

Registration fees are capped at $300 per family.

Click here to register.

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio provides free membership for military youth to reduce barriers to community and confront the unique challenges facing these young people.

For 30 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the U.S. Armed Services have partnered to provide support and services to military-connected youth on- and off-installation. Because military-connected youth face unique challenges, Boys & Girls Clubs of America helps them access specialized opportunities, cultivate lifelong friendships, and develop the necessary resilience to build great futures.

From rural areas, schools, and inner cities to military installations and on Native lands, a Boys & Girls Club or affiliated Youth Center can be found in all 50 states and 16 countries worldwide, doing whatever it takes to provide a safe environment to help children succeed.

Military families can begin registration by contacting Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio directly at the phone number or email below.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio changes lives through high-quality afterschool and summer programs in a safe, affordable, and fun environment.

Afterschool Programming

BGCSA offers a weekday Afterschool Program for kids all through the school year! Our Clubhouses are open weekdays, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM, making it an easy choice for parents. The daily schedule begins with Power Hour™, an hour dedicated to homework help and completion.

Kids then rotate through age-appropriate activities! Kids will be able to enjoy gym and playground time, sports practices, reading or math tutoring, fine arts, and more! Our preteens and teenagers have more guided activities, such as college visits, career skills building, driving simulations, and leadership and community-service-focused clubs.

BGCSA offers more support by offering transportation to Clubhouse locations. Snacks and/or meals are also provided to all kids before they head home.

Click here to learn more.

Summer Programming

Our Summer Program provides structured activities and a safe place, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, during 6 weeks of summer break. Similar to our Afterschool Program, youth are engaged in age-appropriate activities focused on curbing the summer learning loss, building character, and forming healthy habits.

Additionally, kids get to attend Club-sponsored field trips to indoor swimming pools, local businesses, outdoor parks, and community attractions. Have no fear parents, kids won’t come home hungry! Healthy and balanced meals and snacks are provided throughout the day during summer programs.

Click here to learn more.

Core Programs

BGCA offers local Clubs tested, proven, and nationally recognized programs that closely align with the developmental needs of all young people. We aim to put our youth on the path to great futures!

Click here and scroll down to learn more.

BGCSA serves kids ages 6 to 18 years old.

Call for membership availability.

Transportation from KIPP Camino High School, Jubilee Lakeview High School, Lanier High School.

Clubhouse membership is $100 for the school year and $100 for the summer.

Teen membership is $25 for the summer.

Our HISD extended day programs are on a sliding scale fee and require proof of income to verify household income levels.

Hardship scholarships are readily available; and all military youth or youth on Medicaid Amerigroup are free.

 Registration fees are capped at $300 per family.

Goal:
To improve Club members' knowledge of healthy habits, good nutrition and physical fitness: increase the numbers of hours per day they participate in physical activities; and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in healthy relationships

Program:
The Triple Play experience challenges members to become healthy and active by learning new ways to eat nutritionally, manage stress, maintain physical fitness and form positive relationships with peers.

• MIND: The Healthy Habits program is designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club experience, from the gym to the learning center to the arts and crafts room.
• BODY: This component boosts Clubs’ physical activities to a higher level by providing sports and fitness programs, activities and sports competitions for all boys and girls, whether they are athletically inclined or not.
• SOUL: Club youth are able to develop and sustain positive relationships with others, acquire a healthy self-concept and a strong belief in their self-worth and cope well with positive and adverse situations.

Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-18.

Free.

Goal:
To improve Club members' knowledge of healthy habits, good nutrition and physical fitness: increase the numbers of hours per day they participate in physical activities; and strengthen their ability to interact positively with others and engage in healthy relationships

Program:
The Triple Play experience challenges members to become healthy and active by learning new ways to eat nutritionally, manage stress, maintain physical fitness and form positive relationships with peers.

• MIND: The Healthy Habits program is designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Club experience, from the gym to the learning center to the arts and crafts room.
• BODY: This component boosts Clubs’ physical activities to a higher level by providing sports and fitness programs, activities and sports competitions for all boys and girls, whether they are athletically inclined or not.
• SOUL: Club youth are able to develop and sustain positive relationships with others, acquire a healthy self-concept and a strong belief in their self-worth and cope well with positive and adverse situations.

Boys and Girls Club members ages 6-18.

Free.

You belong here! The Expedition School prides itself in cultivating an inspiring and inclusive Boathouse, where all abilities, ages, and people are welcome. Come as you are!

Our location allows for a greener experience, where you can escape the hustle of the city and relax in the midst of the parkland that graces our shores. And, if you would like to help us maintain the river, ask one of our Guides to hook you up with a river cleanup kit.

The Expedition School also offers rentals for special events – SUP Birthday Parties, wedding parties, or teambuilds. Group Paddles offer special pricing, dedicated guide(s) to help plan and execute the event, environmental education, and lifeguard(s) support. The Expedition School can accommodate groups of all sizes, ages, and needs.

We also offer guided paddles, led by our professional guides and educators, to offer additional peace of mind while you are on the water. We guide these paddles to offer water safety and drowning prevention, flora and fauna identification, environmental education, and moral support! Get in touch if you have something in mind. We specialize in custom, guided experiences!

Walk-up rentals are always available. Reservations are recommended for larger groups.

Click here for rates and other details.

The Woodward offers a wide variety of programming, including youth sports leagues, arts and crafts, table games, nutrition education, dance, music, and more.

Alcohol is prohibited. Amenities are first come, first serve with some exceptions.

Click here to view and register for classes at this location. (If there are no results for classes at this location, a list of classes, programs, and activities at alternate locations will be provided.)

Fees/Notes:

• Gym practices and/or games - $30 per hour flat fee with a two-hour minimum.
• General use gym only or meeting room only - $50 an hour with a two-hour minimum plus a $100 damage deposit is required. 
• Any event with a DJ or band will require security.
• A limited amount of chairs and tables are available. Please call the center for more info. 

ALL STARS Evidence-Based Curriculum is used to teach children about goal setting, academic planning, self esteem, anger management, social norms, and life skills with additional components such as:
• Substance Abuse Education
• Family Exchange and Integration
• Career-Based Practicum
• Health and Wellness
• S.T.E.M. for enrichment in science, technology, engineering, and math
• Summer sports
• Summer USDA feeding program

The Bending Blend is a one hour yoga class to help attendants learn how to use movement, posture and breathing to calm anxiety and stress. Some techniques help reduce depressive thoughts.

$20 per session.

Historic Brackenridge Park is home to a stretch of the San Antonio River, the Japanese Tea Garden, the Sunken Garden Theater, the San Antonio Zoo, Lambert Beach, and Tony "Skipper" Martinez ball fields. Lions Field Adult and Senior Center is located on the park's perimeter.

Whether it's a family picnic, a jog on the trail, or fishing, park visitors have plenty of opportunities to enjoy themselves.

Amenities:

• Bicycle Trail (Unpaved)
• Bike Rack
• Community Center
• Grill
• Multipurpose Field
• Pavilion / Gazebo
• Picnic Table
• Playgrounds
• Portable Toilet
• Public Art Display
• Restrooms
• Softball Field
• Walking Trail (2.8 miles)
• Water Fountain

Pavilions and softball fields are available for rent. Click here to learn more and start your reservation.

Come and enjoy quality time with your family and friends in the great outdoors. Pack a picnic lunch, take a walk, enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, scenery, and de-stress.

The Bode Community Center offers arts and crafts, table games, and a variety of sports activities such as open court volleyball and 1/2 court basketball as well as Fitness in the Park Zumba classes. 

Fitness in the Park is a citywide award-winning program that offers a wide variety of FREE exercise and fitness classes all over San Antonio.

Join us at your local park, community center, or library, and let us help you achieve your fitness goals.

Click here for the current schedule at this and all other locations.

There is no registration required for most classes.

Free

San Antonio parks offer our residents the opportunity to enjoy quality time with their family and friends in the great outdoors.  Pack a picnic lunch and head out to the park to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine today.

Alcohol is prohibited at this park. Amenities are first come, first serve.

Amenities:

• Basketball Goal
• Bike Rack
• Community Center
• Grill
• Picnic Table
• Playgrounds
• Tennis Court
• Walking Trail
• Trail Length 0.4 mi.
• Water Fountain

The tennis courts at this location are open to the public and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

These courts are lighted.

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department is
proud to offer Troops for Fitness, which is a series of
fitness classes taught by skilled military veterans.

The following classes are led by Troops for Fitness Fitness instructors at this location:

• Circuit Training
• Core Rhythms
• Zumba

Click here for the full schedule of classes at this and all other Fitness in the Park locations.

Free

San Antonio parks give people an opportunity to spend time enjoying the outdoors, with fresh air, sunshine and exercise on  tap for visitors. Take a walk, enjoy the scenery, and de-stress.

Studies show people who spend time in parks will be sick less often, which means less time missing from school and work, as well as lower healthcare costs and better overall health. And it’s fun and refreshing. Visit a San Antonio park today!

Amenities:

• Basketball Goal
• Bicycle Trail (Paved)
• Bike Rack
• Community Center
• Dog Park
• Grill
• Pavilion / Gazebo
• Picnic Table
• Playgrounds
• Portable Toilet
• Public Art Display
• Restrooms
• Softball Field
• Swimming Pool
• Tennis Court
• Walking Trail
• Trail Length 1.48 mi.
• Water Fountain

Please click here for information on the amenities that are available for rental; or if you would like to make a reservation.

The Expedition School believes in teambuilding programs and outdoor learning.

Our programs are tailored for corporate groups, schools, community organizations, and more. Each program is designed to specifically meet your objectives be they team effectiveness, collaboration, or trust building.

We customize every program and team-build to cater to your mission, vision, demographic, budget, fitness level, and population. We help you plan the day to make it impactful, engaging, and fun. We also weave environmental stewardship, the utilization of locally owned and operated businesses, nonprofits, and parkland.

Berta Almaguer Dance Studio & Community Center provides opportunities for new multi-generational community and fitness programming.

Parks & Recreation’s award-winning legacy dance program is the oldest such in the United States, founded in 1935 by studio namesake Berta Almaguer.

Click here to view and register for classes at this location. (If there are no results for classes at this location, a list of classes, programs, and activities at alternate locations will be provided.)

Woodlawn Lake Park Gym is available for rental.

Click here to view and register for classes at this location. (If there are no results for classes at this location, a list of classes, programs, and activities at alternate locations will be provided.)

Fees/Notes:

• Gym practices and/or games - $30 per hour flat fee with a two-hour minimum.
• General use gym only or meeting room only - $50 per hour with a two-hour minimum plus a $100 damage deposit is required.
• Any event with a DJ or band will require security.
• A limited amount of chairs and tables are available. Please call the center for more info. 

St. Timothy Senior Nutrition Program provides senior adults, 60 years and older, in Bexar County with a nutritionally balanced noon meal in a congregate setting with supportive services consisting of:

• Outreach activities
• Companionship
• Recreational activities
• Health and Welfare Counseling
• Health Screenings
• Nutrition education
• Exercise Techniques
• Arts and Crafts
• Information and referrals

The Senior Program is funded by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services through the Alamo Area Council of Governements and offered at various centers throughout the city.

Our site fundraises and sells breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM to help sustain the center since we are a satellite center.

Additional services are provided through our partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank and seniors are encouraged to apply with the Project Hope Supplement Program and Commodities Supplement Food Program to assist all registered seniors at our program. These two programs are ongoing every month with application and recertification.

Free.

The Lincoln Community Center is an open play center that features an open gym and game room as well as a weight room.

Alcohol is prohibited. Amenities are first come, first serve with some exceptions.

Click here to view and register for classes at this location. (If there are no results for classes at this location, a list of classes, programs, and activities at alternate locations will be provided.)

Hit the courts and polish up your swing. McFarlin Tennis Center offers 22 lighted hard courts with a pro shop, lockers, showers, and a variety of services.

Courts can be reserved for corporate tennis events and open tennis play.

Year-round programs include tennis lessons, camps, clinics, tournaments, and leagues.

Fitness Station Info: Energi Total body Fitness Systems by Playworld System. Five stationary pieces for resistance training, cardio, stretching and balance.

Outdoor fitness equipment is available at this and other parks throughout the city. Enjoy the great outdoors while getting fit and toning those muscles. Your own outdoor gym!

These outdoor fitness stations feature high-quality equipment that allows you to combine your cardio workout on the trails with a total body workout on the equipment. The majority of the installations were made possible by an Americans Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded grant entitled Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW).

Get out there and enjoy the fresh air and the scenery while getting it.

Not sure how to use the outdoor fitness equipment? Click here for instruction videos by former San Antonio Spur and NBA Champion Antonio Daniels and his wife Sonia for details on how to use more than 35 individual pieces of fitness equipment including:

• The Row Machine
• Seated Leg Press
• Upper and Lower Body Stretching Machine
• Upper Body Cycling Machine
• Overhead Press
• Inverted Rower
• Lower Body Cycling Machine
• and much more

You can download instructional videos to your smartphone via a QR Code located on the front of each machine, or view the videos before heading to the park.

New to exercise? Be sure to consult a physician before embarking on your new fitness regimen.

Free

Come and enjoy quality time with your family and friends in the great outdoors. Pack a picnic lunch, take a walk, enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, scenery, and de-stress.

Outdoor fitness equipment is available at this and other parks throughout the city. Enjoy the great outdoors while getting fit and toning those muscles. Your own outdoor gym!

These outdoor fitness stations feature high-quality equipment that allows you to combine your cardio workout on the trails with a total body workout on the equipment. The majority of the installations were made possible by an Americans Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funded grant entitled Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW).

Get out there and enjoy the fresh air and the scenery while getting fit.

Not sure how to use the outdoor fitness equipment? Click here for instruction videos by former San Antonio Spur and NBA Champion Antonio Daniels and his wife Sonia for details on how to use more than 35 individual pieces of fitness equipment including:

• The Row Machine
• Seated Leg Press
• Upper and Lower Body Stretching Machine
• Upper Body Cycling Machine
• Overhead Press
• Inverted Rower
• Lower Body Cycling Machine
• and much more

You can download instructional videos to your smartphone via a QR Code located on the front of each machine, or view the videos before heading to the park.

New to exercise? Be sure to consult a physician before embarking on your new fitness regimen.

Free