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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.

PICKRELL PARK

701 Oak Street

This 17-acre park offers something for everyone. The large pavilion is a perfect place to host a gathering, play a pick-up game of basketball, or utilize the painted lines for pickleball. From swimming - to playscapes - to a 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.

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. The park has an expression swing, gaga ball pit, and a lighted ADA accessible walking trail.

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.

GUTIERREZ GARDEN 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.

HERITAGE OAKS PARK

11700 Longleaf Parkway

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

CRESCENT BEND NATURE PARK

12780 Schaefer Rd

This 180-acre park is a nature lover’s paradise. Miles of trails, blooming wildflowers, picnic facilities and bird blinds are just some of what make this park special. Also head down to the Cibolo Creek for some fishing.

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 restroom building makes it a destination park for the community.

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.

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.

RHINE VALLEY PARK

9958 Mulhouse Dr

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

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 multifunctional for pet owners.

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.

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.

VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PLAZA

512 Schertz Parkway

This 0.60-acre park was constructed to honor members of our military. Recent renovations include new stone amphitheater seating, an ADA-accessible walkway, accessible parking, and new landscaping. Engraved pavers are available to purchase at Schertz.com.

WENDY SWAN MEMORIAL PARK

4601 Cherry Tree Dr

This 3-acre neighborhood park offers may amenities packed into a small space to include a pavilion, basketball court, and playscape. Splash Pad coming soon! SCHERTZ PARKS

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