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HemisFair Urban Park


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 176 attractions in San Antonio
Traveler Description:
Built for the 1968 HemisFair in honor of the city's 250th anniversary, this delightful park is a local favorite, particularly the water gardens and...... more » Built for the 1968 HemisFair in honor of the city's 250th anniversary, this delightful park is a local favorite, particularly the water gardens and the kid-designed wood and sand playground, which includes a castle and space tunnel. The highlight is the looming 750-foot tall Tower of the Americas, offering a terrific view of the city. « less
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Attraction type: Park, Amusement/theme park, Water park, Playground, Other
Activities: Hiking, Dining
Address: 222 Hemisfair Park San Antonio, TX 78205
Tel: 210-223-3101

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4 of 5 stars
LoriLions   71 contributions
Little Rock, AR
Feb 7, 2009

I totally agree with funfamilytravel's review. This is truly a gem hidden in downtown San Antonio. There is one small vendor that sells hot dogs and popcorn nearby and the bathrooms are open and convenient. Lots of fun for kids of all ages and best of all, it’s FREE! more

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3 of 5 stars
LisaWayne   50 contributions
Tennessee
Aug 10, 2008

My husband and I walked here the day we walked King William Historic District. The gardens are nice and the tower gives you a great view of all of San Antonio. We did not want to do the movie because you could hear it everywhere in the building you walked and I was afraid it would be to loud. Going... more

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4 of 5 stars
funfamilytravel   2 contributions
Pflugerville
May 12, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

The giant wooden playscape in the middle of HemisFair Park was amazing! Our children (age 2 and 3,) just went crazy over it. We went early on a Saturday morning and had the whole park to ourselves! The giant wooden structure has multiple swings, slides and towers and is large enough to keep any child entertained for a good length... more

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2 of 5 stars
19243   19 contributions
Baton Rouge
May 23, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

The playground at Hemisphere Park is a wooden fort. At one time, I am sure that it was really first rate. However, a number of the original features were in disrepair. Nevertheless, my children enjoyed it. more

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4 of 5 stars
TravelerDG   13 contributions
Twinsburg, OH
May 11, 2005
8/8 found this review helpful

We only did 2 things at Hemisfair Park: checked out the playground, and went up the Tower of the Americas. Visited on 5/3/2005. Playground is all wood, has several activities for the kids. We don't have kids, but wanted to check it out, being the tourists that we are. There are swings (which I rode) and a "tire" swing (the... more

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HemisFair Urban Park Address

222 Hemisfair Park, San Antonio, TX 78205
Tel: 210-223-3101