San Antonio Parks/Natural Areas
Geocaching is a wonderful way to be outside exploring San Antonio Parks and Natural Areas. Natural Areas are unique to the park system because their goal is to preserve the land in as close to a natural state as possible. Geocachers, like all visitors, are asked to help preserve the Natural Areas.
Fredrick Wilderness Park
Fredrick Wilderness Park is a nesting site for two endangered species of birds: the black-capped vireo and the golden-cheeked warbler. This is an ecologically sensitive area so pets, bikes and real caches are not allowed. Virtual caches are allowed; Geocachers, like all park visitors, are requested to stay on the trails.
Eisenhower Park
Eisenhower Park is a nesting site for at least one endangered species of bird: the golden cheeked-warbler. This is an ecologically sensitive area so although pets are allowed bikes and geocaching are not. Virtual caches are allowed; Geocachers, like all park visitors, are requested to stay on the trails.
Crownridge Canyon
Crownridge Canyon is a nesting site for two endangered species of birds: the black-capped vireo and the golden-cheeked warbler. This is an ecologically sensitive area so pets, bikes and real caches are not allowed. Virtual caches are allowed; Geocachers, like all park visitors, are requested to stay on the trails.
Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park
Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park. This historically significant site has been home to hunting and gathering people over thousands of years. Geocaching is allowed. Geocachers, like all park visitors, are requested to stay on the trails.
Medina River Natural Area
Medina River Natural Area boasts a beautiful river and is home to a variety of mammals, snakes, birds and fish. Fishing, pets on a leash, bikes and Geocaching are all allowed. Geocachers, like all park visitors, are requested to stay on the trails.
Stone Oak Park
Stone Oak Park opened in March 2006. No programming is provided. The park includes a multi-use trail system. Geocaching is allowed.
Voelcker Ranch
Voelcker Ranch is not open to the public yet. This land was previously owned by Max and Minnie Voelcker, who operated a dairy farm there. No decision has been made yet to allow bikes, pets, or geocaching.