Parks

Since its beginning in 1958, the City of Schertz has maintained, at the forefront, its desire to focus on the quality of life enjoyed by our residents. Planned parks, natural parks, sports facilities, pavilions and family gathering places, hike and bike trails, safe pedestrians ways, fitness facilities, swimming facilities and social gathering places are all part of a large picture that meets the needs of our community.

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Athletic Fields

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JOHNIE MCDOW SPORTS COMPLEX

955 Community Circle

The Johnie McDow Sports Complex is a 12-acre facility owned by the City of Schertz and managed by a partnership with the Buffalo Valley Youth Association (BVYA.)

Amenities:

  • Seven Youth Baseball & Softball Fields
  • Lighting Available
  • Covered Dugouts
  • Shaded Bleacher Seating
  • Pre-set Bases
  • Restrooms
  • Concession Building
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SCHERTZ SOCCER COMPLEX

75 Maske Rd

The Schertz Soccer Complex is a 42-acre facility owned by the City of Schertz and managed by a partnership with the Schertz Youth Soccer Alliance (SYSA.) Field rentals are available by contacting SYSA at scheduler@schertzsoccercomplex.org

Amenities:

  • 12 Full-sized Soccer Fields
  • 2 Lighted Fields
  • Concession Building
  • Restrooms
  • Playscape (ages 5 - 12)
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THULEMEYER PARK

901 Oak Street

Thulemeyer Park is a 16-acre facility owned by the City of Schertz and managed by a partnership with the Buffalo Valley Youth Association (BVYA.) Field rentals are available by contacting BVYA at 210-659-1610. Fields are also available for general public use when not reserved.

Amenities:

  • 5 Baseball & Softball Fields
  • Lighting Available
  • Covered Dugouts
  • Bleacher Seating
  • Pre-set Bases
  • Restrooms
  • Concession Building

Parks

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ASHLEY PARK

534 Ashley Park

This 5-acre neighborhood park is a great place for families to play on the playground, practice soccer, or enjoy a pick-up game of basketball.

Amenities:

  • Playscape (ages 3-5 and 5-12)
  • Swings
  • Picnic Tables
  • Lighted Walking Trail
  • Soccer Field
  • Basketball Court
  • Benches
  • Restroom
  • Street Parking
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CRESCENT BEND NATURE PARK

12780 Schaefer Rd

This 180-acre park is a nature lover’s paradise. Miles of trail, blooming wildflowers, and picnic facilities are just some of what make this park special. Check out the two bird blinds in the park where rare bird species have been spotted or head down to the Cibolo Creek for some fishing.

Amenities:

  • Hike & Bike Trails
  • Bird Blinds
  • Picnic Areas
  • Benches
  • Restroom
  • Fishing areas
  • Scout Group Camping Site
  • Parking
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CUT-OFF PARK

700 Block of FM 1518

This 58-acre park features lots of open space, heritage-sized oak trees, and trailhead access to six miles of Cibolo Creek Primitive Trails.

Amenities:

  • Open Space
  • Parking
  • Trailhead to Cibolo Creek
  • Primitive Trails (No motorized vehicles allowed.)
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CYPRESS POINT PARK

5526 Cypress Point

This 10-acre neighborhood park features a playscape, walking trail, and lots of open space for families to toss a football around or play a game of Frisbee.

Amenities:

  • Playscape
  • Swings
  • Drinking Fountain
  • Benches
  • Walking Trail
  • Open Space
  • Parking
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FOREST RIDGE PARK

17529 Wiederstein Rd

This 14-acre park features an almost hidden trail through a linear forested area that many walkers and runners utilize. The trail connects to the FM 3009 sidewalks and will have a future connection to the Schertz Parkway Trails. The park also features open space where pop-up soccer practices often take place.

Amenities:

  • Hike & Bike Trail
  • Open Space
  • Street Parking
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GUTIERREZ XERISCAPE PARK

1231 Borgfeld Rd

This 2-acre park features multiple garden areas beautifully maintained by the Guadalupe Master Gardeners volunteer group. The gazebo area is perfect for photo opportunities, and a shaded and lighted walking trail encircles the park.

Amenities:

  • Gardens
  • Gazebo
  • Lighted Walking Trail
  • Benches
  • Parking
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HERITAGE OAKS PARK

11700 Longleaf Parkway

This 13-acre park is a truly unique site, with hundreds of heritage-sized oak and cedar elm trees. This park offers a tranquil walking path through the woods, picnic facilities, and a picturesque pond.

Amenities:

  • Walking Trail
  • Picnic Areas
  • Benches
  • Pond
  • Open Space
  • Parking
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LONE OAK PARK

100 Block of Rountree Dr

This 0.34-acre neighborhood pocket park used to be home to a majestic lone oak right in the center of the park. While the lone oak is gone, the name remains the same and several other large oaks shade some benches in this small tranquil spot.

Amenities:

  • Benches
  • Open Space
  • Street Parking
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MARY WHITFIELD BURKS PARK

3175 Schertz Parkway

This 2-acre park is just off Schertz Parkway and can only be accessed on foot or by bicycle off of the Schertz Parkway trails. The small pocket park has outdoor fitness equipment and a drinking fountain for runners and walkers to get a short workout in along their regular exercise route.

Amenities:

  • Outdoor Fitness Equipment
  • Benches
  • Drinking Fountain
  • Open Space
  • Connection to Schertz Parkway Hike & Bike Trails
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OAK FOREST PARK

4200 Block of FM 3009

This 2.5-acre neighborhood pocket park has numerous oak trees that provide a shaded canopy for the walking trail that meanders through the park. The walking trail connects to the FM 3009 sidewalks.

Amenities:

  • Walking Trail
  • Open Space
  • Connection to FM 3009 sidewalks
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PALM PARK

200 Block of FM 78

This small 2-acre pocket park borders Cibolo Creek and is mostly open space. The park is being developed by Eagle Scouts into a Scout Day Use Area with picnic facilities.

Amenities:

  • Picnic Areas
  • Scout Group Day Use Area
  • Open Space
  • Parking
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PICKRELL PARK

701 Oak Street

This 17-acre park offers something for everyone. From basketball to swimming - to playscapes to walking trail - we’ve fit it all in - in this busy community park. The park is also home to many city events and festivals throughout the year.

Amenities:

  • Outdoor Pool and Bathhouse
  • Large Covered Pavilion w/ Kitchen
  • Basketball Goals
  • Picnic Pavilions
  • BBQ Grills
  • Restrooms
  • Drinking Fountains
  • Walking Trail
  • Playscapes 
  • Swings
  • Benches
  • Open Space
  • Parking
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RHINE VALLEY PARK

9958 Mulhouse Dr

This 5-acre neighborhood park offers a picnic pavilion, playscape, walking trail, sport court and soccer fields. It’s the perfect spot for the family to play a pick-up game on the court or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy.

Amenities:

  • Playscape
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • BBQ Grills
  • Soccer Fields
  • Basketball Court
  • Walking Trail
  • Parking
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SCHERTZ COMMUNITY PLAYSCAPE

629 Westchester Dr

This 1-acre park is all about play with multiple play structures, swings, merry go round, and accessible features. A new restroom building makes it a destination park for the community.

Amenities:

  • Playscape 
  • Swings
  • Drinking Fountain
  • Restroom
  • Parking
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SCHERTZ DOG PARK

940 Community Circle

This 0.60-acre park is not only for the dogs, but for the owners too. Benches allow the people to socialize while the dogs socialize too. Multiple fountains and small dog areas make the space multi-functional for pet owners.

Amenities:

  • Large Dog Area
  • Small Dog Areas
  • Drinking Fountains
  • Benches
  • Walking Trail
  • Open Space
  • Parking
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SCHERTZ SKATE PARK

820 Community Circle

This 0.30-acre park is Phase I of a planned 3-phase skate park with street features and grinding rails.

Amenities:

  • Street Features
  • Rails
  • Open Space
  • Parking
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THE PARK AT WOODLAND OAKS

905 Woodland Oaks Dr

This 2-acre neighborhood pocket park is a great place for families to enjoy the playscape and a picnic lunch under the shaded picnic facilities, or enjoy a game of pick-up basketball.

Amenities:

  • Playscape
  • Picnic Areas
  • Benches
  • Basketball Court
  • Fun Ball Chute
  • Gazebo
  • Street Parking
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VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PLAZA

512 Schertz Parkway

This 0.60-acre park was constructed to honor members of our military. Engraved pavers are available for purchase by contacting the Parks and Recreation Department.

Amenities:

  • Stone Memorials
  • Memorial Paver Plaza
  • Flags
  • Benches
  • Open Space
  • Parking
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WENDY SWAN MEMORIAL PARK

4601 Cherry Tree Dr

This 3-acre neighborhood park has a lot of amenities packed into a small space. Amenities include an outdoor pool and bathhouse, basketball court and Playscape for families to enjoy.

Amenities:

  • Outdoor Pool and Bathhouse
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Walking Trail
  • Basketball Court
  • Playscape
  • Swings
  • Picnic Areas
  • Benches
  • Parking
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