Regional Parks:

  • Bicentennial Park is located at 209 S. CM Allen Parkway.  The park is 4 acres and the amenities include Picnic Tables, Hike/Bike Trails, BBQ Grills and Trash Cans.
  • City Park is located at 170 Charles Austin Dr. The park is 18 acres and the amenities include a Playground, Basketball Court, Hike/Bike Trails, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills, Benches and Trash Cans.  The City Park Recreation Hall is available for rental, for information on fees and availability call 512-393-8400.
  • Children's Park is located at 205 S. CM Allen Parkway.  The park is 7 acres and the amenities include Restrooms, Playground,Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Benches, Water Fountain, BBQ Grills and Trash Cans.
  • Dog Park is located at 250 Charles Austin Dr.  The park is 2 acres and the amenities include a Covered Shade Area, Picnic Tables, Benches, Water Tub, Water Fountain, Pett Mit Dispenser, Scoops, and Trash Cans.
  • Five Mile Dam Park is located at 4440 Old S. Stagecoach Trl.  The park is 45 acres and the amenities include Soccer Fields (under direction of SMAYSO), Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Playground and Hike/Bike Trails.
  • Gary Sports Complex is located at 2600 Airport HWY 21.  The park is 42 acres and the amenities include Restrooms, Adult/Youth Softball Fields, Picnic Tables, Water Fountain and Trash Cans.
  • Lancaster Park is located at 2108 Lancaster St.  The park is 1 acre.
  • Ramon Lucio Park is located at 601 S. CM Allen Parkway.  The park is 22 acres and the amenities include Baseball/Softball Fields (under direction of SMYBSA) Restrooms, Hike/Bike Trails, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grill, Benches, Trash Cans and a Pavilion.
  • Rio Vista Park is located at 555 Cheatham St. at the corner of Cheatham St. and CM Allen Parkway.  The park is 14 acres and the amenities include Restrooms, Tennis Courts, 1/2 Basketball Court,Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills, Benches, a Pavilion, City Swimming Pool, Hike/Bike Trails and Trash Cans.
  • San Marcos Plaza Park is located at 204 N. CM Allen Parkway on the corner of CM Allen Parkway and Hopkins St.  The park is 5.1 acres and the amenities include Hike/Bike Trails, Benches, Wooden Deck, Large Stage (available for special events), Trash Cans and The Fish Hatchery Building (available for rental), for information on fees and availability contact 512-393-8400.
  • San Marcos Wildlife Habitat is located at 700 Cheatham St.  The park is 10 acres and the amenities include Restrooms, Hike/Bike Trails, Benches, Trash Cans, Picnic Tables and BBQ Grills.
  • Sessom Creek Park is located at 915 Chestnut St.  The park is 5 acres.
  • Skate Park is located at 627 E. Hopkins St.  The park is 1 acre and the amenities include Skate Ramps, Skate Bowl, Shade Structure, Picnic Tables, Benches, Water Fountain, Portable Restroom and Trash Cans.
  • Stokes Park is located at 600 Cape Rd.  The parks 6 acres are owned by Texas Parks and Wildlife but maintained by The City of San Marcos.  The amenities include Hike/Bike Trails and Trash cans.
  • Veramendi Park is located at 400 E. Hopkins St.  The park is 4 acres and the amenities include a Gazebo, Cabin, Decorative  Picnic Tables, Benches and Trash Cans.  The Gazebo is available for rental, for more information on fees and availability contact 512-393-8400.
  • William & Eleanor Crook Park is located at 430 Riverside Dr.  The Park is 6 acres and the amenities include Restrooms, Hike/Bike Trails, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills, Benches and Trash Cans.  The San Marcos Nature Center is located in this park and is available for tours and children's programs.  For more information on the Nature Center call 512-393-8447.

Natural Areas and Trails:

  • Blanco Shoals Natural Area is located at 1201 E. River Ridge PKWY.  The park is roughly 81 acres and provides trails for hiking and biking.
  • Purgatory Creek Natural Area is is 463 acres with two entrances. The lower entrance is located at the south-east corner of the intersection of Wonder World Dr and Hunter Rd; the upper entrance is located at the end of Craddock St. past RR12.  PCNA provides hike/bike trails, bike rack, benches, information kiosk, pet mitt dispenser, and trash cans.
  • Ring Tail Ridge Natural Area is located at 1814 Old Ranch Road 12. The natural area is 40 plus acres and the provides hike/bike trails, benches, informational kiosk and trash cans.
  • Schulle Canyon Natural Area is located at 1420 Alamo St. Schulle Canyon is 21 acres and the provides hike/bike trails, bike rack, benches, informational kiosk, pet mitt dispenser and trash cans.
  • Spring Lake Natural Area is located at 109 Panorama Dr. The park is 251 acres and provides benches, informational kiosks and pet mitt dispenser.

Neighborhood Parks:

  • Anita Reyes Park is  located at 112 Lockwood on the corner of Lockwood and Broadway. The park is 3 acres and the amenities include a Playground,1/2 Basketball Court, BBQ Grills, Picnic Tables, Gazebo, and Trash Cans.
  • Castle Forest Park is located at 1906 Lancaster St. The park is 3 acres and the amenities include a Playground, Benches and Trash Cans.
  • Conway Park is  park located at 504 Bliss on the corner of Bliss and Sturgeon St. The park is 3 acres and the amenities include a Playground,1/2 Basketball Court, Benches and Trash Cans.
  • Dunbar Park is located at 801 W. MLK at the corner of Endicott and MLK Dr. The park is 7 acres and the amenities include a Playground, Basketball Court, Softball Field, BBQ Grill, Picnic Tables, Benches and Trash Cans.  There is a Recreation Center that is available for rental, for information on rental fees and availability call 512-393-8400. 
  • El Camino Real Park is located at 401 Cottonwood in the El Camino Real Subdivision. The park is 37 acres and the amenities include a Playground, Hike/Bike Trails, 1/2 Basketball Court, Benches and Trash Cans.  
  • Franklin Square Park is located at 1902 N. LBJ Dr. The park is 4 acres and the amenities include a Playground, Benches, and Trash Cans
  • H.E.B Park is located at 801 Patton St. The park is 1 acre.
  • Jaycees Park is located at 2108 Lancaster St. The park is 3.5 acres and the amenities include a Playground, 1/2 Basketball Court, BBQ Grills, Picnic Tables, Benches and Trash Cans.
  • Mill Street Park is located at 215 Mill St. The park is 3 acres and the amenities include a Playground, Covered Picnic Area, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills, Basketball Court, Water Fountain, Trash Cans and Pet Mitt Dispenser.
  • Paul Pena Park is located at 1209 Crystal River Parkway in the Hills of Hays Subdivision. The park is 2.9 acres and the amenities include a Playground, Basketball Court, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills, Water Fountain, Benches, Trash Cans and a Bike Rack.
  • Prospect Park is located at 1412 Prospect St. The park is 9 acres and the amenities include Hike/Bike Trails, Benches, Bike Rack, Pet Mitt Dispenser and Trash Cans.
  • River Ridge Park is located at 301 River Ridge Parkway off of IH-35 Access Rd. The park is 7.4 acres and the amenities include Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts ,Volleyball Courts and Trash Cans. 
  • Swift Memorial Park is located at 200 Monterrey St.  The park is 1 acre and the amenities include a Playground, Basketball Court and Trash Cans.
  • Veterans Park is located at 320 Mariposa.  The park is 6 acres and the amenities include a Playground, 1/2 Basketball Court, Pavilion, BBQ Grills, Picnic Tables, Water Fountain, Benches and Trash Cans.
  • Victory Garden Park is located at 300 Roosevelt St. The park is 1 acre and the amenities include a Playground, Basketball Court, Benches and Trash Cans.
  • Willow Springs Park is located at 1500 IH-35 S. The park is 4 acres.