O. P. Schnabel Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids O. P. Schnabel Park |
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Area | 202-acre (0.82 km2) |
| Created | 1964 |
O. P. Schnabel Park is a large city park in San Antonio, Texas. It covers about 202-acre (0.82 km2) of land. You can find it at 9600 Bandera Road.
This park is a great place for outdoor activities. It has areas for sports like basketball. There are also many trails for walking, jogging, and biking. The park also includes buildings for the YMCA program.
Park History
The city of San Antonio bought the land for this park in 1964. At first, it was simply called 'Bandera Road Park'. The park is home to many beautiful oak trees and mountain laurels.
In 1977, the park was given a new name. It was renamed after O.P. Schnabel. He was well-known in the San Antonio area. Mr. Schnabel worked hard to make the city look better. He led many "clean-up and beautification campaigns." Because of his efforts, the park is sometimes called "the cleanest little park in Texas."
Park Features and Fun
O. P. Schnabel Park offers many things for visitors to enjoy. You will find water fountains and restrooms. There are also nice picnic areas and pavilions. A basketball court is available for sports fans.
The park has about 4.5 miles of trails. These trails are perfect for jogging, hiking, or biking. Signs along the trails tell you how difficult they are. They also show which trails are easy to use. Pets are welcome in the park, but they must be on a leash. At least two of the walking trails are also good for wheelchairs.
