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September 5, 2025
Teresa Shumaker
Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge Honored with ...

In a landmark moment for urban ecology conservation and design, the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park has been honored with an ASLA Honor Award in the General Design category by the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge Honored with Prestigious ASLA Award
September 3, 2025
Land Bridge, Park News
Teresa Shumaker
Plan Your trip to the Land Bridge and Skywalk

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge and the Skywalk are open when the park is open: sunrise to sunset.

Plan Your trip to the Land Bridge and Skywalk
August 26, 2024
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Teresa Shumaker
The PHP Conservancy is now an official partner ...

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.

The PHP Conservancy is now an official partner of Leave No Trace
March 26, 2024
Teresa Shumaker
Know Before You Go: Total Eclipse

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.

Know Before You Go: Total Eclipse
January 29, 2024
Elementary Programs, Middle School Programs, Park News, Children's Veggie Garden
Teresa Shumaker
Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. Registration Opens for Spring ...

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.

Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. Registration Opens for Spring Season of Children’s Vegetable Garden
Teresa Shumaker
April 27, 2020
Park News

Land Bridge Progress!

Teresa Shumaker
April 27, 2020
Park News
Land Bridge Progress!

The first girders of the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park were installed Saturday night over Wurzbach Pkwy.

Tagged: land bridge

Teresa Shumaker
April 13, 2020
Park News, Starting Out Wild, Growing Up Wild

Nature Play

Teresa Shumaker
April 13, 2020
Park News, Starting Out Wild, Growing Up Wild
Nature Play

We are creating do-at-home guides to the popular Growing Up Wild and Starting Out Wild Programs that are designed to foster a love of nature and the outdoors in young children.

Teresa Shumaker
April 2, 2020
Park News

Land Bridge construction continues

Teresa Shumaker
April 2, 2020
Park News
Land Bridge construction continues

Explore the aerial imagery of the Land Bridge construction, taken at the end of February 2020. We are really excited to see the progress that is being made!

Tagged: land bridge

Teresa Shumaker
March 13, 2020

Cancellations of Events Through mid-May

Teresa Shumaker
March 13, 2020
Cancellations of Events Through mid-May

We have been informed that the City Manager has directed that all events sponsored by the City of San Antonio must be canceled in response to its Declaration of Emergency. We hope this crisis will pass soon and we can get back to the business of connecting people to nature through our programs.

Teresa Shumaker
December 18, 2019

Harvest in the Children’s Vegetable Garden

Teresa Shumaker
December 18, 2019
Harvest in the Children’s Vegetable Garden

The eighth season of the Children’s Vegetable Garden has come to a close. The last day in the garden was bustling with families harvesting their crops and sharing with each other the bounty of their hard work over the last three months. 

Teresa Shumaker
November 19, 2019
Park News

Land Bridge Foundation Work

Teresa Shumaker
November 19, 2019
Park News
Land Bridge Foundation Work

SpawGlass conducted a large concrete pour on the Land Bridge foundation Sunday night, Nov. 17. The concrete slab was poured on the south side of Wurzbach Parkway.

Tagged: land bridge

Teresa Shumaker
October 31, 2019

Starting Out Wild: Advanced Training

Teresa Shumaker
October 31, 2019

Are you interested in learning how to better connect preschoolers to nature? Join the Starting Out Wild class offered this January.

Teresa Shumaker
October 3, 2019

Champions fore Charity

Teresa Shumaker
October 3, 2019

Phil Hardberger Park  Conservancy is participating again in Champions fore Charity©, an exciting fundraising program, linked to the Valero Texas Open, it’s the 3rd oldest tournament on the PGA TOUR schedule. 

Teresa Shumaker
September 30, 2019

Phil Hardberger Park’s first Junior Master Gardeners

Teresa Shumaker
September 30, 2019

Phil Hardberger Park’s Children’s Vegetable Garden (CVG) celebrated a milestone on Tuesday, Sept. 24, as three of its young gardeners were awarded their Junior Master Gardener Certificates — a first for the park’s garden.  

Teresa Shumaker
August 6, 2019

San Antonio Current Votes PHP In Best Of Contest!

Teresa Shumaker
August 6, 2019

Thank you San Antonio for voting Phil Hardberger Park as the Best City Park and the Best Dog Park in San Antonio for 2019, and several years running!

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Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy Celebrates Inaugural National Wildlife Crossings Day and the 5th Anniversary of the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge
Dec 9, 2025
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy Celebrates Inaugural National Wildlife Crossings Day and the 5th Anniversary of the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge
Dec 9, 2025

To honor the day, visitors are invited to enjoy the land bridge on December 12 and share photos with #WildlifeCrossingDay.

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Dec 9, 2025
Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge Honored with Prestigious ASLA Award
Sep 5, 2025
Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge Honored with Prestigious ASLA Award
Sep 5, 2025

In a landmark moment for urban ecology conservation and design, the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park has been honored with an ASLA Honor Award in the General Design category by the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Read More →
Sep 5, 2025
Plan Your trip to the Land Bridge and Skywalk
Sep 3, 2025
Plan Your trip to the Land Bridge and Skywalk
Sep 3, 2025

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge and the Skywalk are open when the park is open: sunrise to sunset.

Read More →
Sep 3, 2025
The PHP Conservancy is now an official partner of Leave No Trace
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.

Read More →
Aug 26, 2024
Remembering Betty Sutherland
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.

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Jun 28, 2024
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May 13, 2024
Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy Joins 'Following the Flight of the Monarchs' Project with Installation of Streambox
May 13, 2024
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May 13, 2024
Know Before You Go: Total Eclipse
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.

Read More →
Mar 26, 2024
Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. Registration Opens for Spring Season of Children’s Vegetable Garden
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.

Read More →
Jan 29, 2024

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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 p
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 t
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 an
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.
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
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

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