The City Is Lifting Park Curfew to Accommodate Easter Celebrations Across Multiple Locations
The City of San Antonio will lift its park curfew at select locations to allow overnight camping during the Easter holiday weekend.
According to the Parks and Recreation Department, curfew restrictions will be lifted starting at 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, and will remain in effect until 11 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 5.
The annual tradition gives families and community groups space to gather, celebrate, and camp overnight in designated public parks.
Related: City Schedule of Services April 3
Parks Allowing Overnight Camping
Overnight camping will be permitted at the following locations:
• Brackenridge Park (3700 N. St. Mary’s, excluding Avenue B parking garage)
• Brackenridge Park – First Tee (915 E. Mulberry, beginning April 3 at 3 p.m.)
• Brackenridge Park – Lions Field (2809 Broadway)
• McAllister Park (13102 Jones Maltsberger)
• MLK Park (3503 Martin Luther King Drive)
• Roosevelt Park (331 Roosevelt Ave.)
• San Pedro Springs Park (1315 San Pedro Ave.)
• O.P. Schnabel Park (9606 Bandera Road)
• Southside Lions Park (3100 Hiawatha)
• Southside Lions Park East (3900 Pecan Valley)
• Woodlawn Lake Park (1103 Cincinnati, excluding Island House and gym areas)
Trash And Recycling Reminders
City officials are asking visitors to help keep parks clean by bringing trash bags and disposing of waste properly at the end of their stay.
Recycling bins will be available for plastic bottles and cans, while food waste should go in trash containers. Glass containers are not allowed.
Park Stewardship teams and volunteers will also be on-site to provide additional trash bags and promote recycling.
BBQ And Fire Safety Guidelines
The San Antonio Fire Department is reminding residents to follow basic safety practices while grilling:
• Never leave a lit grill unattended
• Keep children and pets away from grills
• Do not move a hot or lit grill
• Only use approved starter fluid for charcoal grills
• Never add flammable liquids to an active fire
• Do not use water on grease fires—call 911 if needed
• Fully extinguish coals and safely dispose of ashes
Residents are also encouraged to avoid loose clothing near grills and properly wrap cooled ashes before disposal.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
Community members looking to give back can volunteer for litter pickup efforts throughout the Easter weekend.
City officials say the annual curfew lift is both a celebration and a shared responsibility, encouraging residents to enjoy the parks while helping maintain them for everyone.
Find upcoming volunteer opportunities at SA.gov/parks.
