McAllister Park

I was trying to find local things to do with my pup to get her out and about and explore with me. since I just moved here i’m still getting to know the area, and this park popped up on my maps. so my mom and I went for a 2 mile walk. I loved the trails, everyone was super friendly, and right at sunset was a beautiful time to walk! since it doesn’t get dark here til almost 9, it was a great walk! I did it in flip flops which killed my feet, but I unpacked my walking shoes, and i’ll definitely be back!
I also checked out the dog park on site, I did it a day after it rained, so it was crazy muddy and buggy, but there’s a great trail to walk in the big dog park, so my pup and I just went in there. the only bummer is no one picks up after their dog, there was shit everywhere. and it was kinda hard not to notice what poo went to what dog… there were a couple great Danes and well… their poo was the size of my dog, and it wasn’t picked up, and I was there for over an hour, and he left with them both. granted, you’d need a snow shovel for that shit, but seriously, if your dog poops, clean it up.

Review is mainly focused on the mountain bike trails. The rest of the park (dog park, ball fields and pavilions) looked pretty nice. The trails were in decent shape for single track and I’d rate them as beginner trails. The park is not well marked and people have made so many off-​chutes to the trails that it’s easy to get off the main trail. The good news is the park is relatively small, so you can’t get too lost (and if you’re in the right mood, getting lost for a while can be fun). But for as much as the park is used, the trails really should be better marked. It would be nice to have them build a few skill sections where you can practice more advanced bike handling skills. If you’re in the need for a quick ride and you don’t want to travel to Flat Rock… this is probably your best bet in the area.

Very nice park to go I loved it could use a little more lighting but besides that it’s fine.

I go here all the time. I feel like I spend more time exploring all of McAllister than I do at home. If you have well behaved dogs then the dog park is always a fun time. I also enjoy bringing my dogs out for a day of exploring the trails. Overall, I love this place

Great park! They just refinish some of the walk/​bike trials due to the wash out. Lots of dear and they are too close for my comfort due they will not depart upon accidentally walking up to them on the trail.

Took my dog here for the very first time and had an amazing experience in their dog park. Everyone was so friendly, there was a small dog section along with a big dog section with plenty of room for a dog to run around in along with obstacles and a little trail around.
I explored their trail and it was a lot bigger than I expected. Very nice and felt I was in the middle of the forest with all the shade. There was a little field, off trails for bicycles, rest areas. I’ll update more soon. But overall, we spent about 3 hours here and enjoyed it very much.

If you’re looking for a place to get lost, McAllister Park is the place to go. Like, you’ll literally get lost. You might expect David Bowie to show up in some spandex ready to steal your baby brother from you, because you aren’t getting out of this crazy labyrinth.
After being spoiled rotten from the lovely path of the Leon Greenway (I admit, it can get boring since it is just one path, but it’s a nicely labeled path!), I was expecting the same quality from McAllister. I expected at least some decent labels, arrows, or maps properly pointing me in the right direction.
But alas, that was too much to expect. After researching the park and finding that it had a 6 mile path listed, I thought it was perfect for our 6 mile run we had that morning. When we arrived, we sought out a trail map near the playground, but it wasn’t too helpful. At first we only found a faded and outdated map that didn’t look very promising, but we still tried in vain to find this elusive blue path. Time and time again, we found ourselves on the orange path. No! We want blue! Where is the blue!
Eventually, at mile 5 we found the blue path. This was after we found two other people helplessly searching for something that we couldn’t help them with… we were as lost as they were. One of these people, I might mention, was part of an ORGANIZED 5K. That’s pretty bad if you’ve got 5k runners, who I assume were paying customers, lost.
Sorry for the rant, but I wasn’t too happy a camper on Saturday morning. I will say that if you’re going for a short jaunt or hike around the area and want some nice nature trails that aren’t paved or well-​traveled, McAllister might be a nice place to go. But it wasn’t what I was looking for.

This backside of this park is in my neighborhood. There’s some great bike trails that I love to ride in the mornings. Lots of deer and wildlife around so keep your eyes open.

went to this park for a second time and had another good experience. lots of parking in lots of different lots, bathrooms and water fountains everywhere. walked on the trails for a little bit then drove around to the dog park. it was super hot and my dog wouldn’t have made it in the heat. this is probably the nicest, best maintained dog park i’ve been to. there are lots of hoops for the dogs to jump thru and the dog park is huge. will be back.

There aren’t many parks in SA where you can hike off of cement, run, bike, play with your dog, or get to a playground. This is much appreciated and needed in the community. It’s a little awkward to hike and look into people’s backyards on the NW side, but it’s better than nothing. Around the sports fields, there tends to be lots of trash, recycling, debris, so that’s a bummer but otherwise there are recycling and trash bins all over.

Love the park it’s cool. I used the parking for the greenway. This is the longest part of the greenway in San Antonio. I love it. First time since I lived in San Antonio that I ran this part. I love the Morningstar section. Coming back in the early morning hours though it gets too hot and to use the other trails also.

Great park! Has baseball fields, soccer fields, multiple kids parks and massive trails! Also has some hidden fun stuff like dirt bike ramps and abandoned bathrooms lol Also multiple Geo caches.

It’s a little rough on the outside (not a prestine looking city-​type park) but there is plenty of nature to enjoy, trails, etc

O banheiro feminino esta muito sujo! O local do parking esta limpo. Mais hoje 31/​mai esta sem condicoes de uso.

This place seems huge! Only visited the dog park and some of the surrounding area and loved it. On the next trip my fuzzy friend and I will be exploring the trails. This park offers 3 separate fields for soccer and the like. There were multiple areas for gatherings, picnics, bbq’s, parties and the like. I noticed signs for hiring lifeguards, which tells me there must be a swimming hole near by. In all honesty I’m excited to visit again and investigate more that this park has to offer. Can’t wait to go back

This park is a great park to run, bike or hike. It is so big that I almost got lost. LOL.
The paved road is in great condition and you can take a detour on the off road to adventure out.
Great scenery, plenty rest stops and restrooms.
Wonderful park to get some exercise.

McAllister park is my go to park for mountain biking. I live less than 10 minutes away.
There are well over twenty miles of single track trails throughout the park. The park is known for its smooth singles track, though some trails are interspersed with rocks and there are a few technical areas where you can test your technical skills as well.
The park is conveniently accessible from the north east side of San Antonio, however, it is centrally enough located to be accessed from throughout the whole city.
The Salado Creek Greenway passes right by McAllister park, thus making the park a great jumping off point to ride the Greenway.
There is a dog park as well and a few areas for the kids to play ball games.

McAllister Park, a little nature oasis within its urban surrounding. This park has everything from baseball, football, and soccer fields to trails and an awesome dog park. Ill review the only two things i have used in the park so far below.
Mountain Bike trails:
The single track mountain bike trails are awesome and you can easily run over 20 miles in different trails. Lots of climbs and small descents but its mostly flat terrain. There are a couple of challenging sections that really push your limit, specially an awesome descent by the soccer fields. This park is great to get into mountain biking since it has beginner to advanced sections.
Dog Park: The big dog park is nice but the small dog area is quite small and not very entertaining. The park does have water fountains for you and your pooch as well as a restroom nearby. Id rate Mcallister with 5 stars if the small dog area was a bit better and they would get rid of the no alcohol law since an after ride beer would be nice.

Be careful with the wildlife that is around here remember they were here first.
Overall this park is really great and has a lot to offer. First and for most this is one of the biggest parks in San Antonio. There are many trails that you can run or bike on that are paved and not paved. Further, they have many soccer field to use and train on. They have baseball fields and a dog park that is fairly good. They also have 3 big pavilions that you can use for parties or gatherings. Remember to call 311 if you want to reserve a spot there.
Last, one great aspect about this park is the Astronomical Society coming out to the park on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and they bring out their telescopes for everyone to look at the celestial sky. Amazing times!

This place is huge! I like taking my dog here to explore through the park. There is a dog park if you want to sit inside a fenced area and let your dog run around. I tend to want to venture out on the trails.
The last time I went, my dog was chasing deer, bunnies, squirrels, and on the way out of the park, we saw a raccoon ready to dig into some trash cans.
Good spot.

My favorite park in SA! Grew up going to soccer practice and games here, and lately it’s really seemed to improve and expand– used to be a little more woodsy and you’d often see deer or rabbits, but now they’ve really expanded to have a variety of wooded trails for dog walking, hiking, and biking, as well as organized areas with play structures for kids and barbecue pits for parties and celebrations. Heard there’s also a designated dog park now, but I don’t have a dog so I didn’t really take notice last time I was there.
Soccer fields still seem to be thriving, though there are other courts and fields available now there as well. Quite a few local organizations use the trails and pavilions to set up 5K races and charity walks, which is an awesome thing to see.
This park rarely gets too crowded for my liking, though I tend to avoid it on weekends and especially holiday weekends.