January 18, 2014

Hardberger Park declared Best-of-the-City

January 18, 2014

Sculpted from 311 acres in North Central San Antonio, this popular green space is a welcome hideout from suburbia. An award-winning master plan in progress includes a recently opened Urban Ecology Center. It's a showpiece of the city’s parks system.

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Aug 26, 2024

The PHP Conservancy is now an official partner of Leave No Trace

Aug 26, 2024

Leave No Trace's 7 ethics are designed to allow people to coexist with wildlife. If we all do our part, we can keep our park natural and safe for all.

Aug 26, 2024

Jun 28, 2024

Remembering Betty Sutherland

Jun 28, 2024

Betty Sutherland passed away peacefully in her home on June 23, 2024, surrounded by her daughters, Cathy Davies and Dianne Sutherland.

Jun 28, 2024

May 13, 2024

Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy Joins 'Following the Flight of the Monarchs' Project with Installation of Streambox

May 13, 2024

Mar 26, 2024

Know Before You Go: Total Eclipse

Mar 26, 2024

The Total Eclipse will occur in the early afternoon on Monday, April 8, 2024. Since we are in the path of totality, we are expecting large crowds. Here are a few tips so you can make the most of your visit.

Mar 26, 2024

Jan 29, 2024

Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. Registration Opens for Spring Season of Children’s Vegetable Garden

Jan 29, 2024

The Children’s Vegetable Garden program returns to the garden this February. The Children’s Vegetable Garden is a place for homeschooled children 5 to 14 years old to get their hands dirty as they learn every aspect of gardening, from planting to harvesting.

Jan 29, 2024

Dec 15, 2023

2024 PHPC Calendar

Dec 15, 2023

Enjoy learning something new about the park every month. The 2024 PHP Conservancy Calendar is full of beautiful photography of Phil Hardberger Park and its wildlife.

Dec 15, 2023

Oct 30, 2023

Rare Plants donated to Butterfly Learning Garden

Oct 30, 2023

The John Fairey Garden made a generous donation of numerous species to the Butterfly Learning Center. Project Manager Nicki Apostolow picked up and delivered the donation to the BLC gardens where volunteers helped install the new additions.

Oct 30, 2023

Sep 22, 2023

"Wildlife Crossings Road Trip" Highlights Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge as Model Wildlife Crossing

Sep 22, 2023

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Did you know that Personal barbecue pits are prohibited in the park. But, all of the picnic areas have built-in fire pits for people to use. The Picnic areas can not be reserved, they are first-come, first-serve. If you are thinking about taking a picnic this weekend, come try out the picnic tables in the park. Most of them are nestled away in the shade - a plus in this hot weather! #fridayfaq #hardbergerpark #hardbergerparksa

Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy sponsors over 100 programs in the park, every year. Because of our partnership with the Park, Hardberger Park has built an extensive schedule of free programs for the public. Children of all ages, and from all over town, attend our programs and fall in love with nature. You can support free education in the park! Become a member of PHP Conservancy and join for as little as $5 a month. Learn more: www.philhardbergerpark.org/join

Did you know that flowers in the sunflower family, like this Mexican hat blossom, are actually a collection of flowers? 🌻 The large petals are actually eat flower that call the attention of pollinators to the blossom. The center is called a disk and it is full of hundreds of tiny flowers called disk flowers. Each one of those flowers will produce a seed if pollinated. #sunflowers #hardbergerpark

Another wonderful capture by John Dickinson! As the weather continues to get hotter, remember to carry water with you and stay in the shade! Especially during the hottest parts of the day between 2 to 6 p.m. Stay cool out there! 😎☀️ 📸#Repost @john.a.dickinson.6.8 (@get_repost) ・・・ Staying cool at Hardberger Park. This week we in San Antonio are hitting triple digit temps. When the squirrels start laying on cool concrete in the shade, they are indicating it’s a scorching day. #hardbergerpark #hardbergerpark #sanantonio #texasfever #moon_bestanimals #animals_captures #animals_in_world #blooming_animals #nature_cuties #naturephotography #hotdaysahead #squirrel

Today is National Trails day! We have four main trails in the park: the Oak Loop and Savannah trails on the NW Military Hwy side of the park, and the Water Loop and Geology trails on the Blanco Road side of the park. Let's give thanks to all of the hardworking Park staff and volunteers who work hard to keep the trails in great condition. Thank you, Park Maintenance! 🙏🙏🙏 We would love to hear from you! Which is your favorite trail to hike and why? #nationaltrailsday #philhardbergerpark