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San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department |
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| Our first Natural Area developed as part of the Edwards Aquifer Protection initiative. The 200 acre
Photo by Cindy Simms preserve features level 1 ADA trails and level 4 hiking trails through a variety of habitats. Features include a canopy level bridge overlook, beautiful forested canyon bottoms, hillside vistas, and restored grasslands. An excellent opportunity to view the endangered Golden Cheeked Warbler in spring and summer nesting seasons. In the trailhead pavilion, there are several interpretive panels describing the natural history of the area. They address the flora and fauna of the park, geology and aquifer recharge cycle, as well as the historical human inhabitants and their impact on the ecosystem. |
These are artistically represented on the wall and floor of the pavilion in a tile mural by artist, Oscar Alvarado. The interpretive signage and mural are tied in with a rainwater harvest system that uses the shed-style roof of the pavilion for catchment and channels it into a storage tank. This water slowly trickles into a small pool and is enjoyed by many species of animal and insect. The landscape features plants native to the northern Bexar county area. The park trails will soon feature plant markers corresponding to the Friedrich Park plant list. 
This beautiful wildflower display was once a field full of dumped roofing and trashpiles. There are several other areas of restoration at Crown Ridge Canyon Natural Area
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 Hikers on Red Oak Trail |
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design by woodland company | sponsored by Friends of Friedrich Park |
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Red Oak is the lower trail loop leading to the bridge crossing Red Oak Canyon. It has a 1.3 mile stabilized base surface meeting Level 1 ADA accessibility requirements. Bear Grass Trail is a natural surfaced, .6 mile loop in the upper part of the park. This trail is Level 4 and offers medium difficulty with few steep slopes and rocky ledges. Follow the link at the top of this page for a printable trail map.