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Medina River Natural Area

General Info

Address:	15890 Highway 16 South, 78264
Phone:	207-3111
Website:	San Antonio Natural Areas
Hours:	Sunday-Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – sunset
Size:	511 acres
Amenities:	10 miles of trails Trail Map Large covered pavilion Restrooms Parking Staff building Camping area: parking, camping, restrooms, water service, small covered pavilion. Available for hiking, biking, fishing. Pets on a leash welcome.
Notes:	Alcohol prohibited Program reservations: 207-3111 Group camping reservations: 207-7275 or call a Community Link Center
Availability:	Park Pavilion

Second Saturday Programs

Medina River Natural Area is located at 15890 Highway 16 South. For more information, or to RSVP for any event, call (210) 207-3111. Suggested donation for each program is $3 per person or $5 per family.

Saturday, June 9, 2012 9-11 a.m.
Solar Cooking - Join Sam Viera, master naturalist and staff crew leader at Medina River Natural Area, in learning about international uses for solar ovens. Sample food cooked from his homemade solar oven, weather permitting. Make a take home solar oven.

Saturday, July 14, 2012 9-11 a.m.
Bicycle Safety - Join the San Antonio Park Police officers as they conduct safety inspections of your bicycle. Learn safety and trail courtesy while riding on the trail with the officers. Bring your own bicycle and helmet. Bicycle safety and trail information provided by the San Antonio Office of Environmental Policy and the San Antonio Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Saturday, August 11, 2012 9-11 a.m.
Fishing Fun! – Matthew Driffill, San Antonio River Authority Educational Specialist, will conduct a kid friendly fishing clinic. Explanations of the State of Texas Fishing Rules and Regulations will be discussed. Hands on knot tying and casting activities will be provided. Families may also go fishing along the Medina River. This program is suggested for families with children 5-12 years old. Reservations recommended.

Saturday, September 8, 2012 9-11 a.m.
 La Pesca Educacion - Paul Jaure, Choke Canyon State Park Education Specialist, will discuss in Espanol the Texas Fishing Rules and Regulations. Learn what fish can be found in the Medina River using fishing conservation practices. Fun activities for families with children. Suggested age is 5-12 years old. Reservations recommended. Saturday,

October 13, 2012 9 a.m. - Noon
Fall Fest - The 8th annual FALL FEST activities include art in the park, live snakes, mammal skins, native plants, water conservation, fishing fun, and more. Bring your whole family, troop, or organization, for a morning of outdoor nature fun. Free trees for the first 50 families attending.

Saturday, November 10, 2012 6-8 p.m.
Owl Prowl- The annual Owl Prowl is presented by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Biologist and Manager Richard Heilbrun. Join us for an evening about owls. Take a 1/2 mile hike to the interpretive area along the Medina River where barred owls will be called in with owl calls as they stake out their territory. Due to the sensitivity of the owls, no participants will be admitted after 6:30 p.m. Limited to the first 30 people who reserve a spot. Reservations accepted Oct. 22-Nov. 2 only at 210-207-3111. Suggested for adults and children older than 7 years old. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

Saturday December 8, 2012 9-11 a.m.
Trees are the Answer - The Texas Forest Service Regional Forester Paul Johnson will discuss the state of the South Texas Urban Forest. Learn about the way the drought has affected our regional forest. Free Trees for the San Antonio Region Guides available. Kid Friendly tree activity included.

About

This natural area gives citizens access to a beautiful 511-acre property that has been enhanced with 7 miles of trails with interpretive features representing El Camino Real wagon trail. The northside of the park includes a large covered pavilion, restrooms, trailhead, parking and a staff building. The park also features a group camping area available by reservation. This area includes parking, camping, restrooms, water service and a small covered pavilion for camping activities.

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