Park · San Antonio, TX

McAllister Park

About

Natural area with jogging & biking trails, picnic spots, a dog park, playscapes & athletic fields.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.7 out of 5 across 4,966 Google reviews.

It keeps the same hours every day — 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a free lot, a paid lot and free street parking. And if it does not suit, 20 more parks in San Antonio are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other parks in San Antonio.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.7 stars held across 4,966 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
A genuine local landmark
4,966 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
The same hours all week (5:00 AM – 11:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Dogs welcome
Listed as dog-friendly — bring the leash and waste bags anyway.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.

Worth knowing first

Popular enough to be busy
4,966 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.

Planning a visit

General guidance for parks, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Open lawns, paths and benches — the kind of place that works for a twenty-minute break or a whole afternoon, depending on what you bring with you.

A good fit for walkers, picnickers and anyone after a green pause from the surrounding blocks.

When to go

Mornings are the quietest stretch; the lawns fill up in the hours before sunset. The gates are open 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM.

What to bring

Water
A blanket or folding chair
Sunscreen on clear days
Leash and waste bags

Hours

Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Amenities

Dogs Allowed

Family Friendly

Parking Available

Common questions about McAllister Park

What is McAllister Park?

Natural area with jogging & biking trails, picnic spots, a dog park, playscapes & athletic fields. It is a park in San Antonio, TX, at 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd.

What are the opening hours at McAllister Park?

McAllister Park is open 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM every day of the week.

Are dogs allowed at McAllister Park?

Yes — McAllister Park is listed as dog-friendly. Leash rules still vary from area to area, so watch for posted signs.

Is there parking at McAllister Park?

Parking options here include a free lot, a paid lot and free street parking.

Is McAllister Park good for kids?

Yes — McAllister Park is flagged as family-friendly.

How is McAllister Park rated?

McAllister Park holds 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,966 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

San Antonio has 20 other parks listed on AllParx, including Eisenhower Park, Friedrich Wilderness Park and Japanese Tea Garden.