SAN ANTONIO (April 15, 2025) – In celebration of the Easter holiday, the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department announced the temporary lifting of the park curfew at select city parks, allowing overnight camping from Thursday, April 17 through Easter Sunday, April 20. The curfew will resume at 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 20.
The following parks will permit overnight camping:
- Brackenridge Park (3700 N. St. Mary’s) – Excludes Avenue B Brackenridge Parking Garage
- Brackenridge Park, First Tee (915 E. Mulberry) – Beginning Friday, April 18 at 3 p.m.
- Brackenridge Park, Lions Field (2809 Broadway)
- McAllister Park (13102 Jones Maltsberger)
- MLK Park (3503 Martin Luther King Dr.)
- Roosevelt Park (331 Roosevelt Ave.)
- San Pedro Springs Park (1315 San Pedro Ave.)
- O.P. Schnabel Park (9606 Bandera Rd.)
- Southside Lions Park (3100 Hiawatha)
- Southside Lions Park East (3900 Pecan Valley)
- Woodlawn Lake Park (1103 Cincinnati) – Excludes Island House and gym areas
Waste Disposal and Recycling
Park visitors are encouraged to bring trash bags and dispose of their waste properly. The Park Stewardship team, along with volunteers, will be on hand throughout the weekend to assist with recycling efforts and provide extra trash bags. Recycling bins will be available in the parks for plastic bottles and cans, though glass containers are prohibited. Visitors are reminded to dispose of food-contaminated waste in trash cans.
Fire Safety Tips for Park Visitors
The San Antonio Fire Department is urging caution for those planning to barbecue in parks over the holiday weekend. Important fire safety measures include:
Grill Safety: Never leave a lit grill unattended and keep children and pets away. Do not attempt to move a hot grill.
Charcoal Starter Fluid: Only use designated charcoal starter fluid. Never add more starter fluid or flammable liquids once the fire starts to dwindle. A charcoal chimney starter is recommended.
Proper Clothing: Ensure clothing, especially shirt tails, sleeves, and apron strings, does not dangle over the grill.
Grease Fires: In the event of a grease fire, do not use water. For charcoal grills without lids, call 911 immediately. For gas grills, turn off the gas, close the lid (if safe to do so), and call 911.
Charcoal Grill Disposal: After use, allow coals to cool, safely dispose of ashes, and clean the grill to prevent future fire hazards.
Ash Disposal: Cool ashes should be wrapped in foil and never placed in recycling bins.
