Parks and River Access

Alan Bates River Park sign

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Parks


Alan Bates River Park

  • Open 7 days
  • Dawn to dusk
  • Picnic tables and grilles
  • Playscape
  • Tot and regular swings
  • 1/2 court basketball court
  • Soccer goals
  • Access to the San Marcos river
  • Free parking for residents or those who purchase a parking pass. Paid parking for everyone else.

Phase 1 Park

weirdly edited aerial view of phase 1 park

FM 1979 & S.E. River Rd.

  • Phase 1 is open to the public
  • Has access to the San Marcos River
  • Is known for fishing and kayaking
  • Free parking for residents or those who purchase a parking pass. Paid parking for everyone else.

(Editorial comment: river access is about it, so bring chairs, a picnic blanket or whatever you need with you when you come, and clean up after yourselves when you go)


Guardiola Park

Guardiola Park Martindale

Main St. Martindale

  • Downtown Main Street, just past Duetts Restaurant
  • Open 7 days – Dawn to Dusk
  • Guardiola Park offers a quiet place to relax and enjoy downtown Martindale
  • Does not offer river access
  • Free street parking or parking in the lot across from Duetts and next door to Harper’s Vintage Store. You might as well stop in for a bite or look for a vintage find!

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