Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy

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Know Before You Go: Total Eclipse

On Monday, April 8, 2024, north west San Antonio will be a prime spot for a rare celestial event - a TOTAL Solar Eclipse! The last total eclipse visible in San Antonio was in 1397, and the next visible one in the United States will be in 2044! This eclipse will begin with a PARTIAL Phase around 12:14pm and last through the eclipse, with the TOTALITY taking place around 1:34pm.

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.

Entrances To The Park

NW Military Hwy Entrance

8400 NW Military Hwy

San Antonio, TX 78230

Blanco Road Entrance

13203 Blanco Road

San Antonio, TX 78216

Voelcker Historic Homestead

1021 Voelcker Lane

San Antonio, Texas 78248

Restrooms

Portable restrooms are located at each of the parking lots.

Full restrooms, changing tables, hand washing stations, and water bottle refills are located:

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Via has bus stops on the Blanco Road and NW Military Hwy sides.

Blanco Road stops

Bus #2, stops 72417 & 72857

NW Military Hwy Stop

Bus #97, stop 97096


The eclipse begins at 12:14 p.m. and goes until 3 p.m. We recommend arriving early to get parking.

Please bring enough water for you and everyone in your group, including furbabies. We also recommend bringing snacks or a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park.

Remember to practice Leave No Trace ethics and pick up any trash you may create. Pack it in; pack it out.

Please stay on the trails, or in public-recreation spaces, and do not wander into unmowed areas.

Best Place for Viewing

Join us in the Open Fields to watch the eclipse.

Learn a little about the park and how to view the eclipse safely.

Eclipse Glasses

We'll also have certified solar viewing glasses available leading up to the main event while supplies last.

Remember: Staring directly at the sun without eclipse glasses can lead to vision damage.

Eye Safety is important. Viewers need to use certified eye protection, or view the eclipse through a pinhole viewing box, or at the shadows cast on the ground. NEVER look directly at the sun. Learn more about the eclipse here: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/ or here: https://eclipse.aas.org/


Dress for the weather and dress in layers. Bring sunglasses, hats, and other items that shade you from the sun.

Picnic blankets or folding chairs will make the visit comfortable.