July is Park and Recreation Month, and the City of San Antonio is planning activities for all ages. This year is the 40th anniversary of the nationwide movement, according to the National Recreation ...

FIREWORKS OVER WOODLAWN LAKE PARK  “I’m proud to share a major win for the west side,” said Councilmember Marina Alderete ...

San Antonio's official Independence Day event is back Friday at Woodlawn Lake Park with a full day of food, fireworks and festive fun. What to expect: The celebration runs 11am-9:30pm and includes ...

A multimillion dollar project slated for SeaWorld San Antonio (SWSA) is no longer under wraps. While a few details about the venture remain limited, a recent state filing has revealed hints about what ...

The heavily wooded area near the headwaters of the San Antonio River north of downtown has seen human occupation for 12,000 years. In 1899, George Brackenridge donated 199 acres to the city.

Playland Park in Rye is open for the 2025 season, but there's good news and bad news for visitors. Admission, parking and rides are free through Memorial Day, but only a handful of attractions are ...

A playground that made carnival games and amusement park rides affordable for many San Antonio families opened north of downtown 82 years ago this week. Playland Park held its Alamo Street grand ...

When Republican County Executive Rob Astorino pushed his privatization agenda in the 2010s, I wrote about the saga. It began with Sustainable Playland’s failed bid to take over the park and ...

Metro Iconic Playland park’s opening remains a mystery as taxpayers already on hook for $36M in management flap By David Propper Published April 27, 2025, 2:36 p.m. ET ...

"Anyone that grew up in San Francisco in the 30's, 40's, 50's and 60's had the opportunity to visit Playland at the beach," Hallisy said. "It's even more of a reason to salute that bit of history ...

The park would operate on a revamped business model that’s closer to what Playland was prior to the pandemic, she says, with a low ticket price, consistent hours of operation and a focus on ...

UPDATED: February 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM EST Jeff Davis has been named park president of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park. He comes to Florida from a role as park president at SeaWorld San Antonio.