Urban Ecology Center

The Urban Ecology Center supports programs, exhibits, classrooms, gatherings, restrooms, and park orientation but is not an always-open heat shelter.

Choose the east entrance at 13203 Blanco Road or west entrance at 8400 NW Military Highway based on the feature you want. The Land Bridge connects the two sides on foot, not by moving your parked car.

Urban Ecology Center keeps its own operating, gate, staffing, seasonal, reservation, service, flood, maintenance, or weather schedule. Check the cited official source and current San Antonio facility or river notices before leaving.

Restrooms, portable toilets, fountains, and parking are available at developed nodes, not along every natural trail.

General park, trails, Land Bridge, Skywalk, playgrounds, dog parks, and picnic use are free; reservations and programs may charge.

Developed areas and the Land Bridge have accessible routes, while natural trails vary in width, slope, rock, roots, and weather impacts.

Dogs may use designated off-leash parks on both sides and must be leashed elsewhere. Separate small- and all-dog areas are provided.

Nature play, two playgrounds, Land Bridge wildlife crossings, Skywalk, short trails, picnics, and ecology programs suit families; there is no splash pad or pool.

The Urban Ecology Center supports programs, exhibits, classrooms, gatherings, restrooms, and park orientation but is not an always-open heat shelter. Treat Hardberger as a natural-area park, not a water-play destination. Stay on designated trails, carry water, avoid midday heat, and leave before sunset.

This is primarily a driving or biking destination. Select east or west before routing and account for the long internal trail connection.