Dwight D. Eisenhower Park (San Antonio)
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| Type | public park |
| Location | San Antonio, Texas United States |
| Coordinates | 29°37′20″N 98°34′55″W / 29.62222°N 98.58194°W |
| 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 San Antonio. It is managed by the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department.[1]
History
[edit]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
[edit]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.
References
[edit]- ^ "Dwight D. Eisenhower Park". San Antonio Natural Areas. Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ^ "Birding Sites in and around San Antonio : Eisenhower Park". San Antonio Audubon Society. March 2009. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ^ Shannon D. Moore (April 26, 2011). "Eisenhower Park". Wild Texas. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
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