Mcallister Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Mcallister Park is a 976-acre city park located in San Antonio, Texas.


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It is one of the largest parks in the city and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Some good reasons to visit the park include its numerous trails for hiking and biking, its playgrounds and picnic areas for families, and its sports facilities, including soccer fields and tennis courts.

One of the specific points of interest in the park is the dog park, which is one of the largest in the city and offers separate areas for large and small dogs. Another highlight is the Tobin Park Trail, a 2.9-mile trail that winds through the park's wooded areas and offers scenic views of the city.

Interesting facts about Mcallister Park include that it was named after a former San Antonio mayor, Walter Mcallister, and that it was once used as a military training ground during World War II. Additionally, the park is home to a variety of bird species, including woodpeckers, hawks, and owls.

The best time of year to visit Mcallister Park is during the spring and fall, when temperatures are cooler and the park's plants and wildlife are at their most vibrant. However, the park is open year-round and offers activities for visitors in all seasons.

Sources:
- "Mcallister Park." City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation. https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/Parks-Facilities/All-Parks-Facilities/Parks-Facilities-Details/ArtMID/14820/ArticleID/2671/McAllister-Park
- "Mcallister Park." Visit San Antonio. https://www.visitsanantonio.com/listing/mcallister-park/2777/
- "Mcallister Park - San Antonio, TX." Yelp. https://www.yelp.com/biz/mcallister-park-san-antonio-2

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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