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Recreational Parks & Activities

he city of Floresville is abundant with
recreational parks for residents and visitors
T alike. Picnickers, bikers, and hikers daily take
advantage of what the city’s parks have to offer.
River Park, situated along the winding San Antonio
River, has many opportunities for outdoor activities,
including baseball and soccer fields, a volleyball court,
two covered pavilions, playgrounds, and the city pool,
a Junior Olympic-sized pool with 3-meter and 1-meter
diving boards. The pool area features outside showers,
patio furniture, shaded areas, and vending machines for
snacks. One feature in the park is the Floresville Lions
Club William “Bill” Smith Kiddie Park which includes
swings and playscape.
Pecan Park, aptly named for its numerous pecan trees
providing plenty of shade, features a paved walking
track and a delightful playscape, provided through
a generous donation from the local MOMS Club. Pecan Park
At almost any time of day, the park is occupied with
walkers and joggers, and families enjoying
the picnic tables and playground.
Old Town Lodi Hike & Bike Trail, a
2.9-mile hiking trail, follows the route Floresville
of the old San Antonio & Aransas Pass City Parks
Railroad through Floresville. Funded by ➊ Old Town Lodi Hike
the Floresville Economic Development & Bike Trail
Corporation and a grant from the Texas ➋ Canta Rana Park
Parks and Wildlife Department, the trail ➊
features two original buildings from the ➌ Masonic Youth Park
railway’s right of way: the Train Depot, ➍ American Legion Park
now situated in its original location, and
The Beer Warehouse, the old Falstaff ➎ Pecan Park
beer storage facility. A unique feature on ➏ River Park
the trail is the “Red Bridge,” which once
crossed the San Antonio River on Labatt
Road. It now crosses over the Seguin ➋
Branch, allowing hikers to easily continue
along the trail. Lodi marks the beginning
of the El Camino del Cibolo Historic ➌
Trail, which stretches across Wilson
County, ending at the Wilson/Guadalupe
County line.
Canta Rana Park, on Goliad Road,
is a relatively new 8-acre park offering
nearby residents a shady picnic spot
with concrete picnic tables and a small
playscape. ➍
American Legion Park, located in
downtown Floresville, offers two well-lit
tennis courts and full-sized basketball
courts. ➏
Floresville Masonic Youth Park, given
to the city through a generous donation ➎
from the Floresville Masons, features
full-size soccer fields complete with
bleachers and restrooms.