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Schertz 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.
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 newly 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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 spot for the family to play a pick-up 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. Engraved pavers are available for purchase online through CivicRec. Visit Schertz. com for more information.
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, playscape and walking trail.