Hemisfair Park

Villarreal & Van De Putte File Bills To Protect Hemisfair Redevelopment

Eileen Pace — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:05:00 +0000

Two San Antonio lawmakers have introduced companion bills at the State Capitol to facilitate the redevelopment of Hemisfair.

State law requires a public vote anytime park land is leased or sold to protect the park acreage from being reduced in size, but the Hemisfair master plan calls for establishing more park space than exists under its current configuration.

Luminaria Returns To Light Up Downtown Streets

Joey Palacios — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:49:40 +0000

In one month, San Antonio will once again be illuminated for the city’s annual multi-media art show known as Luminaria.

The annual arts and culture show fills downtown with music, lights, and unique art displays from over 600 artists and 80 musicians. HemisFair Park is practically turned into a living lit-up painting. Mayor Julián Castro said Luminaria is the largest single-night arts event in Texas.

Holiday Events Give Residents New Vision of Hemisfair Park

Eileen Pace — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:20:57 +0000

So far, the redevelopment of Hemisfair has been mostly on paper, but planners are working to pull the park’s future into focus for residents. Officials are hoping holiday events starting on Halloween will bring families back to to the park.