Pearsall Park

Name: Pearsall Park
Address: 4838 Old Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242, USA, San Antonio, TX, US
Telephone: (210) 207-7275
Rating: 4.7

4.7(5,312) San Antonio, TX

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About Pearsall Park

Pearsall Park is an exceptionally large, free, and diverse outdoor park offering a wide range of activities for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Its unique value proposition lies in its vast array of amenities, including a ninja/obstacle course, splash pad, skate park, bike park with toddler-friendly sections, and adult climbing features, all set within an expansive, clean environment with impressive city views. It's a go-to destination for families seeking varied, free entertainment and physical activity.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Families with children of diverse ages looking for activities suitable for everyone.Parents seeking free and extensive outdoor entertainment.Active families interested in biking, skating, hiking, or obstacle courses.Picnic outings with plenty of space and amenities.A casual off-day outing for relaxation and enjoying nature/views.

Why families love it

Expansive, clean park with numerous amenities.
Features an impressive obstacle course (also referred to as 'ninja course').
Huge playground, described as the 'biggest kid park'.
Dedicated skate park for enthusiasts.
Splash pad / water park available.
Bike park with specific toddler-friendly parts.

Insider tips

Visit in the mornings to avoid the 'absolutely crowded' afternoons.
Consider visiting at night for a relaxing experience and beautiful city lights views.
Bring money for ice cream or other food from on-site trucks/DoorDash if desired.
Wear appropriate footwear for activities like trails, obstacle course, or skate park.

Good to know before you go

Afternoons if you prefer a less crowded experience, as the park gets 'absolutely crowded'.
The park becomes 'absolutely crowded' with people in the afternoons, potentially impacting enjoyment or supervision for some families.

Crowds: Can be 'absolutely crowded with people' in the afternoons.
Value: Exceptional value as all core park amenities (playgrounds, obstacle course, splash pad, bike park, skate park, trails) are completely free. The only costs would be for optional food and drinks from vendors.
Food: Outside food is likely allowed, given the presence of a large picnic area and no explicit restrictions mentioned.
Accessibility: No specific accommodations for special needs or disabilities are mentioned in the reviews, but the extensive trails and large open spaces may offer some general accessibility.
Safety: No specific park-provided safety features (e.g., staffed supervision, specific surfacing details) are explicitly mentioned in the reviews. One review includes a general religious exhortation for parents to watch their children.

What parents say

Roger Bonilla (RJ)

5.0

"A very nice and clean park! Very expansive and full of amenities! Fun: 10/10 Had a great time doing the obstacle course. It’s nice that they have food trucks and door dashers here! Tons of people and lots of things to do! They got long trails, huge playground, a skate park, an obstacle course, and many viewing spots! Atmosphere: 10/10 Great place to relax and enjoy an off day, especially at night when the city lights are out. The views are great! (Will post more photos on my next stay)"

a month ago

Evan Kitchens

5.0

"This is hands down one of my favorite places in San Antonio to go I spend a lot of time at the skate park there. I mainly go in the mornings because the afternoons are when the park is absolutely crowded with people next to the skatepark there's a water park. Not that this helps any but there's also free Wi-Fi"

2 weeks ago

Ashley Hendrickson

5.0

"Best park ever! It has everything! Playground, ninja course, splash pad, bike park (/w toddler friendly parts), dog park, hiking, bathrooms, ice cream trucks. And it's all free! (Minus ice cream truck of course)"

a month ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.