Dwight D. Eisenhower Park (San Antonio)

Dwight D. Eisenhower Park (San Antonio)
Dwight D. Eisenhower Park
Type public park
Location San Antonio, Texas
Coordinates 29°37′20″N 98°34′55″W / 29.62222°N 98.58194°W / 29.62222; -98.58194Coordinates: 29°37′20″N 98°34′55″W / 29.62222°N 98.58194°W / 29.62222; -98.58194
Area 317 acres (1.28 km2)
Open Year round

Dwight D. Eisenhower Park, also known as Eisenhower City Park is a park located in the Texas Hill Country outside of San Antonio, Texas. It is managed by the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department.[1]

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History

The park was formerly part of the US Army training ground Camp Bullis. It was opened to the public in 1988.[2] The park is named after U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower who was originally from Texas and was an army commander at nearby Fort Sam Houston.

Recreation

The park is popular for hiking; there are over 5 miles (8 km) of trails. There are also picnic areas, playground, camp sites and nature trails.[3]

Wildlife such as white-tail deer, armadillos, raccoons, skunks and others live in the park. It is also popular for bird watching.

External links

References

  1. ^ "Dwight D. Eisenhower Park". San Antonio Natural Areas. http://www.sanaturalareas.org/ep/epindex.html. Retrieved 2009-05-22. 
  2. ^ "Birding Sites in and around San Antonio : Eisenhower Park". San Antonio Audubon Society. March 2009. http://www.saaudubon.org/birdlocs.html#Eisenhower. Retrieved 2009-05-22. 
  3. ^ Shannon D. Moore (May 20, 2009). "Eisenhower Park". Wild Texas. http://www.wildtexas.com/parks/eisen.php. Retrieved 2009-05-22. [dead link]

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