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Park Histories Friedrich Wilderness Park 21480 Milsa Road When she died in September 1971, Norma Friedrich Ward bequeathed 180 acres of land on Heuermann Road near Leon Springs to the City of San Antonio for use as a public park. She also gave $100,000 to make improvements to the land. It was Mrs. Ward’s wish that the natural vegetation and native trees and shrubs be protected and that native birds and wildlife be protected and encouraged to use the park as a sanctuary. The following year, Wilbur Matthews and Glen Martin donated another 52 acres to enlarge the park according to the same guidelines specified by Mrs. Ward. The park was developed with a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and was dedicated on August 31, 1978. Today, Emilie and Albert Friedrich Park consists of 280 acres where the public can enjoy nature trails, including a handicapped accessible trail, and signage and programs that educate visitors about the park’s vegetation and wildlife. The Friends of Friedrich Park provides volunteer support for the park, and the Master Naturalist Program utilizes the park to study soil and water resources, ecology, native Texas Plants, and archaeology. Send comments to kirvin@sanantonio.gov. |