Brackenridge Park

The city has halted removal of trees and bird habitat where ceremonies are held by the Lipan-Apache Native American Church.

The lawsuit brought by a Native American group opposes the city's restoration efforts, which include the removal of trees and subsequent displacement of birds from natural habitats — all features of tribal spiritual rituals protected by a 2021 state constitutional amendment.

In 1899, 200 acres along the San Antonio River were donated to the city of San Antonio by philanthropist George W. Brackenridge who intended the space to be a public space for the people of San Antonio. Brackenridge Park is celebrating 125 years with a 'Big Brack Bash' that is free and open to all of San Antonio.

The free party begins at noon on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Michael Holinsky oversees the planting and maintenance of trees in city spaces.

Brackenridge Park's Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival celebrates one of nature's true wonders: it's migration.

The Brackenridge Park Conservancy reports it has closed its successful capital campaign to raise funds for park improvements. The conservancy launched its first-ever capital campaign last June to supplement the financial commitment from the City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the Conservation Society of San Antonio for the completion of projects outlined in Phase 2 of the 2017 Bond program.

About 160 goats are chewing through invasive undergrowth surrounding trees on 7 acres of Brackenridge Park for the next couple of weeks.

The significance of this stretch of water to San Antonio's human history is reflected in the current plans to restore several historic structures that all have ties to the city's early water management system.

Organizers of the Save Brackenridge movement have been urging San Antonians to call or email their city council representative to oppose a proposal for a 7,000-person capacity amphitheater in the Sunken Garden at Brackenridge Park.