511-acre oasis with riverfront paved & dirt hiking & biking trails, a variety of terrain & wildlife.
At a glance
#28 of 61 Tourist attractions in San Antonio #16 of 31 Parks in San AntonioLocalGuideWorld score: 4.70
Rating breakdown
-
5 ★76%
-
4 ★16%
-
3 ★5%
-
2 ★1%
-
1 ★1%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Medina River Natural Area?
- Medina River Natural Area is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 1,054 reviews.
- How does Medina River Natural Area rank in San Antonio?
- Medina River Natural Area is #28 of 61 Tourist attractions in San Antonio by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Medina River Natural Area located?
- 15890 TX-16, San Antonio, TX 78264 — 20.1 km from the center of San Antonio.
- How can I contact Medina River Natural Area?
- Phone: (210) 207-7275 · Website: sanantonio.gov
This was a beautiful park to hike. Tons of trails with river access. We saw some deer in the woods and enjoyed the tranquility just walking around. Great surprise while we were on the opposite side of town from where we live
Nice paved trails next to Medina River this area could be better though in my opinion. No river access and only dirt trails in the area you have to pay to play. Donkey Lady Bridge sign is now gone so there's even less to look at.
Went on a weekend during Fiesta. The park was not full at all however I did notice there wasn't that much parking space. Make sure you take cold drinks beacuse even though the trails may be shaded in alot of areas, it will get hot pretty quick. Its a very nice place to observe birds and just get away from people in general. This is just my opinion because there was hardly anyone here. I really will come back. It was quiet and I could actually hear the cardinals sing. The best part is it is free. I will come back next time I ha e a chance.
A very beautiful place to visit. No tickets needed to enter. Loved exploring the trails and seeing the river. Very peaceful and quiet, even for the weekend. I highly recommend visiting.
Great little walk, if it is sunny there is nice coverage with trees. Listen to the water run and awesome that pets are allowed. Not super challenging but I very nice place to clear your head.
An unexpected gem! This park was clean and quiet. With the river running through it, it’ll be a great addition to beat the heat come summertime. There are paved and dirt trails that are very easy to follow. Also seems to be an abundance of bikers in this area too
Nice mixture of different trail levels. Some are paved and others dirt. Lots of site sees with the river. There is maps, trail markers doggy stations, benches and water fountains for you and your doggy. Great place to take the whole family!
Easy 10/10 place to recreate and probably the best natural area in SA. Excellent for birding, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking and basically every outdoor activity. The park is well-maintained with an abundance of wildlife and the volunteers are very nice. Trails are well-marked and easy to navigate with varying difficulty levels. Overnight camping is also offered here which is always a plus. Only cons are the unfortunate road noise that is present throughout most of the park, there also is litter in some places, especially near the river but overall that doesn't detract from the experience which is why this gets 5 stars from me.
Explore More
Nearby Places
View Place
Sky Harbor Park
View Place
Mercy Church San Antonio
View Place
Pearsall Park Splashpad
View Place
Fitness Connection
View Place
South Park Village
View Place
South Park Mall
View Place
South Park Plaza
View Place
Century Plaza
View Place
BiblioTech South
View Place
Mission San Jose
You may also like
Similar Places
View Place
The Pond at Central Park
View Place
Stonewall National Monument
View Place
Hallett Nature Sanctuary
View Place
The Ravine
View Place
Seaside Wildlife Nature Park
View Place
Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail
View Place
North Forty Natural Area
View Place
Mill Rock Park
View Place
Dred Scott Bird Sanctuary
View Place