Travis Park

Travis Park is a downtown green space in San Antonio with landscaped lawns, seating areas, and zones designed for public events. The grounds feature open areas and shaded spots that serve different purposes throughout the day.

Samuel Augustus Maverick, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, acquired the land in 1851 and gave it to the city in 1870. This gift established the park as a public space in the growing downtown area.

The park serves as a gathering place where locals enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, and seasonal celebrations throughout the year. It has become a social hub where people from different neighborhoods meet and spend time together in the open.

The park is open daily and welcoming to visitors who want to walk around or sit and observe the surroundings. It can get busy during events and warm weather, so visiting in the morning or early afternoon is often more relaxed.

In the 1950s, a local preservationist successfully blocked plans for underground parking that would have covered the park. Her effort kept the green space visible and accessible for future generations.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1870

GPS coordinates: 29.42730,-98.49230

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41