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San Antonio Community Resource Directory

Fitness Station Info: HealthBeat Outdoor Fitness Systems featuring interactive and stationary fitness equipment.

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

Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Updated within the last 2 months.

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. Amenities are first come, first serve.

Amenities:

  • Basketball Goal
  • Bicycle Trail (Paved)
  • Walking Trail
  • Trail Length 0.25 mi.
Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Updated within the last 2 months.

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 and crafts
  • Computer instruction
  • Exercise classes
  • Nutrition education
  • Pool tables

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)
Connectivity Resources
  • Computer Skills Classes
  • Free Wi-Fi
Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Maribel Ochoa
(210) 207-5294
Paul Segura III
Updated within the last 1 month.

Northside Independent School District has fostered the concept of lifelong learning for all members of our society. Dedicated to the idea that the school is the center of the community, our doors remain open during “non-traditional” hours to offer educational opportunities that will enrich people’s lives personally and professionally.

A Class Catalog is produced each Fall, Spring, and Summer featuring hundreds of exciting classes for both adults and children in four major categories:

  • Profit and IT include Computers and Technology, Business Solutions, Money Management, and Certificate Programs.
  • The Arts features Dance, Music, Languages, and Fine Arts.
  • Mind and Body is for Personal Growth, Professional Continuing Education, Study Skills, and Body-Mind-Health-related information.
  • Fun and Play classes are family-oriented in Home and Garden, Sewing and Needlecraft, Culinary Arts, Animal Kingdom, Crafts, Travel Tours, and Sports and Fitness.

Classes are taught on Northside ISD school campuses and at various sites in the community. They are conducted for the benefit and enjoyment of our patrons and are offered for non-credit unless otherwise designated.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), and Certification Programs are arranged for specific occupations. These include counseling, social work, daycare, computer, and office fields.

Ours is a tuition-based, self-supporting program. Financial support for the program comes from class fees.

Click here for more information on Community Education.

Updated within the last 3 months.

The Northside Family Engagement department exists to support staff, families, and community partners in engaging in highly effective practices that bring stakeholders together for student success and family empowerment.

Northside Family Engagement Center

This center is the home to the Family Engagement Program, the Northside Threads clothes closet, and many other empowerment programs. Come be part of our community.

Northside Threads Clothing Closet

Northside Threads exists to support Northside families and provide clothing to students enrolled in Northside schools in an effort to help children be present more days in school where they can benefit from a Northside education. Northside Threads also creates opportunity for students, staff, families, and community members to give back by volunteering and donating. Click here for more information.

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Family Engagement Advisory Committee

Each year the Family Engagement staff and parents come together to look at the program as well as plan and provide a conference that brings families and staff together to learn, grow, and have fun together. If you want to have your voice heard we encourage you to join our monthly meeting. We offer two times for your convenience. Click here for more information.

Click here

Grandparenting, Foster, and Kinship Support

The Northside Family Engagement has partnered with Grandparents Raising Grandchildren to provide a safe place of support and resources for families that are foster, kinship, or grandparenting. Come be part of a group that meets monthly to share experiences, get new information, exchange resources, and build community. Click here for more information.

HEB READ 3

Calling and 3 and 4 year olds! This FREE six-week series is for families with children ages 3 and 4 years old. Adult participants will get hands-on experience on how to create and teach literacy at home. Two FREE books are given to each student at every session and families will receive a $25 HEB gift card for completing all six weeks in the series. Click here for a list of where classes are provided this semester.

Title 1 Family Fitness

The Family Engagement Center is offering free family fitness for families looking to get healthy together. There is a wide variety of offerings such as Boot Camp, Zumba, and Cardio-Flow. Click here to view all that we have to offer.

Journey Through Art

Are you looking for new and exciting ways to connect with your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader? Join us for this five-week course as you and your child paint together while our art teacher takes you on a journey through four different art styles. You don't have to be an artist to participate and every participant will go home with amazing art, FREE family passes to the San Antonio Museum of Art, and an amazing book to add to your library. Click here to learn more about this family art class.

Yolanda Chapman
(210) 397-8117
Michelle Vela
(210) 397-8930
Updated within the last 4 months.

Sporti Soccer Academy is a fun, structured system where children and youth players:

  • increase their athletic skills;
  • enjoy the step-by-step process of improving nutrition;
  • gain the strength and condition needed to perform as athletes;
  • build character and learn true sportsmanship;
  • maximize their soccer skills;
  • have fun and compete.

Click here for practice schedules (by age group) and fees. 

Please call  (210) 773-3411 for more information.

Sandra Carrera
Updated within the last 2 months.

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:

  • Book clubs
  • Fitness classes
  • Guitar and ukulele lessons
  • Museum trips
  • Recreational activities
  • Shopping trips
  • Technology classes
  • Walking trails

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)
Connectivity Resources
  • Computer Skills Classes
  • Free Wi-Fi
Hours
Monday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Luis Perez
Class Registration
(210) 780-7444
Updated within the last year

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; amenities are first come, first serve with the exception of the ones listed below.

Amenities:

  • Basketball Goal
  • Bicycle Trail (Paved)
  • Grill
  • Multipurpose Field
  • Pavilion / Gazebo
  • Picnic Table
  • Playgrounds
  • Restrooms
  • Softball Field
  • Tennis Court
  • Walking Trail
  • Trail Length 0.23 mi.
  • Water Fountain

Please click here for more information about the pavilion and softball field; as well as if you would like to make a reservation.

Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Updated within the last 2 months.

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

These courts are lighted.

Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Updated within the last 2 months.
HIP Healthy Innovative Processes is pleased to offer nutrition and fitness by registered dietitians and certified fitness trainers who work together to help build a healthy nutrition and fitness plan designed just for you.
                                            
Fitness: Our fitness trainers offer a wide range of training abilities--everything from individual training with clients who have special needs due to physical limitations, to working with elite athletes who are training for peak performance in upcoming events. They also offer small group “Boot Camp” classes for those preferring the motivation of a group experience.
 
Nutrition: The registered dietitians have over 5 years of experience in counseling clients with disease-specific dietary needs. Their areas of specialty include:
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Disease
  • Women's Health
  • Hypertension
  • Eating Disorders
  • Adult and Child Obesity
  • High Cholesterol
  • Sports Nutrition
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: CLOSED Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED *Saturday & evenings by appointment only
Updated within the last 2 months.

With school and gym closings, our exercise routines are no longer routine. Use this time as an opportunity to switch up our workout regimen, which can help to boost our immune system, help relieve mental stress and improve overall health.

Use our online workout guides to get started.

Updated within the last 3 months.

TYFA is one of the largest independent Leagues in the country; the largest in Texas.

TYFA has Chapters in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Killeen, the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio and West Texas. In addition numerous small towns in the surrounding areas of those cities are part of TYFA.

TYFA is a League that provides:

  • Structure
  • Standardized Football & Cheer Rules
  • State Playoff System
  • Scholastic Excellence Program
  • Governance over the League

Click here to join.

Updated within the last 5 months.

Once a month on Saturdays starting at the Miracle House.

Sign up with Pastor Don at [email protected] or call 210-286-3090 for more information.

Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

One Saturday a Month
Updated within the last month

Functional Fitness for Independence Tailored to Individuals with Disabilities.

Let's get fit with Coach Dan, a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritional Coach.

Class structure:

  • 5-10 min warmup
  • 20-30 min exercise including various body weight exercises and movements to increase heart rate for a stronger cardiovascular system as well as building functional muscles needed to perform day to day tasks. Agility, HIIT, plyometrics, balance, and strength will all be a part of the program.
  • 5-10 min core work, cool down, stretching, and nutritional talks to incorporate healthy choices into our daily routines.

Click here to register.

Click here for program dates and times.

$5 participation fee per session.

1st Saturday of the Month: 2:00 PM
Updated within the last 4 months.
Notice

Nourish continues to follow COVID safety protocols including masks. Thank you for making responsible choices to keep our elders and other vulnerable community members safe.

Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.

Qigong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture.

$18 per session

Thursday: 6:00 PM - 7:25 PM
Steven Cosimano
(726) 999-8400
Updated within the last 5 months.

To provide members of our community the opportunity to participate in, support and enjoy the sport of soccer by offering quality programs that reflect our core values, teach key life lessons, and are open to all ages and abilities.

CLASSICS ELITE LEVELS OF PLAY:

Rec Program

  • U4-U7 Boys & Girls
  • No Games – Intro to Soccer       

Rec Plus

  • U6 to U7 Boys & Girls

JR. ACADEMY

  • U8 to U10 Boys & Girls
  • 7v7/9v9 Games – San Antonio

USC Local

  • U11 & U12 Boys 
  • San Antonio based league

WDDOA Division

  • U11 & U12 Girls
  • Central Texas/South Texas – Temple to Corpus

USC West Division 

  • U11 – U18 – Boys
  • U13 - U18 Girls
  • Austin/San Antonio 

USC Champions League/Elite Player 

  • U14 – U18 – Boys and Girls
  • Austin/San Antonio/Houston

ECNL-R Elite Female Player

  • U14 – U18 – Girls
  • San Antonio/Austin/Houston/Dallas/Tulsa, OK

Elite Clubs National League (ECNL)/Elite Female Player

  • U13 – U18 – Girls
  • San Antonio/Austin/Houston/Dallas/Tulsa, OK

Elite Clubs National League (ECNL)/Elite Male Player

  • U13 – U18 – Boys
  • San Antonio/Austin/Houston/Dallas/Tulsa, OK

Ages: 4-18.

Click here for more information.

Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

*By appointment
Updated within the last 3 months.

Tai Chi originates from China and consists of a series of slow, flowing movements that are safe and gentle. This class is designed to be practiced seated for those who are unable to stand for long periods but you are also welcome to stand as well.    Please contact the office for more information. 

Wednesday: 10:00 AM Luther House (Please call ahead to confirm when class is starting again)
Sandra Leifeste Send email
(210) 696-1194
Updated within the last 2 months.

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department offers 19 off-leash dog parks around the City. Each dog park offers plenty of space to play catch, chase, and make new friends.

Looking for separate large and small dog parks? We have those too, with play equipment and water fountains!

Everyone needs exercise including your furry friends.  Let your dog play and bark in the park today!

We want everyone to have a safe experience. Click here for the City's Dog Park rules.

Interested in becoming one of our Dog Park Ambassadors? Click here for Dog Park volunteer opportunities.

Click here to download the Dog Park flyer in English.

Free

Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Updated within the last 1 month.

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

Updated within the last 3 months.

The Hamilton Community Center 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.)

 

Hours
Monday: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last week

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!

Alcohol is prohibited. All amenities are first come, first serve.

Amenities:

  • Baseball Field
  • Basketball Goal
  • Bicycle Trail (Paved)
  • Bike Rack
  • Community Center
  • Dog Park
  • Grill
  • Pavilion / Gazebo
  • Picnic Table
  • Playgrounds
  • Portable Toilet
  • Restrooms
  • Skate Park
  • Soccer Field
  • Softball Field
  • Swimming Pool
  • Walking Trail
  • Trail Length 0.6 mi.
  • Water Fountain

Please click here for information about related facilities/special amenities.

For information or to rent the softball fields at the Alva Joe Fischer Softball Complex, please contact the Missions Baseball Care Foundation, Nels Tobias 512-775-6357, [email protected]

Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Updated within the last 1 month.

Whether you're an avid skateboarder who knows all the latest tricks or just a beginner, the Parks and Recreation Department offers plenty of opportunities for you to work those muscles and burn calories at its skate plazas.

The skate park at Lady Bird Johnson Park is the city's premier skate facility. It features a 7,000-square-foot skate bowl ranging from five to nine feet deep, a 1,800-square-foot deck with a five-foot quarter ramp, and a five-foot bun pyramid.

The plazas are unstaffed.

Free

Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Not all parks have lighting available.
Updated within the last 2 months.

Cricket is a game somewhat similar in principle to baseball.

It is played on a large grass field by two teams of 11 players. In the center of the field, there is a strip of very short grass 22 yards long. At each end of this ‘pitch’, there is a wicket consisting of three sticks (‘stumps’) raised out of the ground and two bails resting on top of the stumps. The edge of the field is marked out by a boundary. If the ball goes beyond this boundary, it is dead (out of play).

Saturday & Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Updated within the last 2 months.

Tom Slick park gives San Antonio 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!

Alcohol is prohibited. Amenities are first come, first serve.

Amenities:

  • Baseball Field
  • Bicycle Trail (Paved)
  • Bike Rack
  • Dog Park
  • Grill
  • Multipurpose Field
  • Pavilion / Gazebo
  • Picnic Table
  • Playgrounds
  • Portable Toilet
  • Walking Trail
  • Trail Length 0.7 mi.
  • Water Fountain

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

Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Updated within the last 2 months.

Dog Park Info: The 1-acre dog park (off the 151 entrance to the park) features separate areas for large and small dogs. Amenities include benches, picnic tables, a fountain for people and pets, and a special doggie shower. Shade structures and solar lights are pending. A second fenced dog enclosure is located on the Timber Creek entrance side adjacent to a new pavilion and playground.

The San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department offers 17 off-leash dog parks around the City. Each dog park offers plenty of space to play catch, chase, and make new friends.

Looking for separate large and small dog parks? We have those too, with play equipment and water fountains!

Everyone needs exercise including your furry friends.  Let your dog play and bark in the park today!

We want everyone to have a safe experience. Click here for the City's Dog Park rules.

Interested in becoming one of our Dog Park Ambassadors? Click here for Dog Park volunteer opportunities.

Click here to download the Dog Park flyer in English.

Free

Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Updated within the last 2 months.

Fitness Station Info: HealthBeat Outdoor Fitness Systems featuring interactive and stationary fitness equipment.

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

Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Updated within the last 2 months.

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

Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Updated within the last 2 months.

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:

  • Slamball

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

Free

Updated within the last 2 months.

Lou Karden Park offers 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. 

The outdoor fitness equipment located along the park's trail is Health Beat fitness equipment from Landscape structures.

Alcohol is prohibited. Amenities are first come, first serve.

Amenities:

  • Bicycle Trail (Paved)
  • Bike Rack
  • Grill
  • Picnic Table
  • Playgrounds
  • Portable Toilet
  • Softball Field
  • Walking Trail
  • Trail Length 0.56 mi.
  • Water Fountain
Hours
Monday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Updated within the last 3 months.

Quality out-of-school (OST) time programs like Academic Achievers reduce the number of school-aged children who become involved with negative behaviors and promote academic success. SA Youth’s Academic Achievers program takes place after school and during the summer for youth between the ages of 5 and 13.

Our site locations operate four to five hours during the school year and up to ten hours over the summer and select school holidays. SA Youth provides a safe place, caring adults, and positive youth development programs during the out-of-school time hours when destructive and other risky behaviors can occur.

SA Youth's Out-of-School Time Program Academic Achievers is an Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE), administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), which provides a structured, safe, and supervised place for learning and social interaction.

Our youth development services include:

  • Academic and homework support
  • STEM activities
  • Art and music activities
  • Nutrition education
  • Physical fitness and education
  • Field trips (summer programming only)
  • Service Learning
  • Family engagement opportunities

Fall/Spring Programming:

  • Students must be in grades 6-8 for the school year 2023-2024.
  • Texas resident within school districts served by SA Youth
  • Students must be referred by a teacher or administrator at their school.

Click here for more information and a list of schools served.

Click here to apply.

Academic Achievers Program Send email
(210) 223-3131 x: 255
Lucy Martinez
Updated within the last 3 months.