About the San Antonio Parks Foundation

The San Antonio Parks Foundation, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide enhancements to the City of San Antonio’s parks system which improve the quality of life for all its citizens.  Organized in 1981, the foundation works closely with the City of San Antonio’s Department of Parks and Recreation.  Funding for parks projects is provided from foundation and corporate grants, individual gifts, and from the proceeds of three large events which the Parks Foundation co-produces with the City, including Celebrate San Antonio (the New Year’s Eve downtown celebration), July 4th Celebration in Woodlawn Lake and Jazz'SAlive held in Travis Park.  The San Antonio Parks Foundation also produces Fiestas Fantasias at Market Square, a 10-day Fiesta event.  The Fiesta event is the only event produced solely by the Foundation and is not city sponsored.

During the past 25 years the foundation has funded park projects in all areas of San Antonio, Texas. Click here to view our Mission Statement 

Outdoor Classroom at Comanche Lookout Park

 

 

Welcome from the President

As President of the San Antonio Parks Foundation, I would like to welcome you to our website. We hope you find everything you are looking for and more! This site includes information and photos that reflect our goal to provide enhancements to our park systems and improve the quality of life for all our citizens as well as visitors to our beautiful city.

Please browse through our website to learn more about the Parks Foundation and our special events including the Fourth of July Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park, Jazz'SAlive in Travis Park and our New Year’s Eve celebration, Celebrate San Antonio. You will also find information on current and past parks projects.

The San Antonio Parks Foundation is a not-for-profit organization committed to expanding, protecting, and revitalizing San Antonio's parks, open spaces and playgrounds. We are able to generate funds for park improvements thanks to the generous contributions of time and money offered by numerous neighborhood groups, local businesses and public sector partners.

We welcome any questions or comments you may have and we thank you for your interest in the San Antonio Parks Foundation.  

Sincerely,

Lila Cockrell, President

 

Lila Cockrell, President

2008 San Antonio Parks Foundation Board of Directors
  • Al Aguilar
  • Evangelina Flores, Chairman
  • Jane Macon
  • J. J. Amaro
  • Kye Kilpatrick Fox

  • John K. Meyer
  • Robert Arellano
  • Tom Frost, III
  • Fernando Reyes
  • Nancy Bohman

  • Jerry Fuentes

  • Norma Rodriguez
  • Mary Rose Brown
  • Milton Guess
  • Maria Elena Torralva Alonso
  • Dya Campos
  • Karen Hixon
  • Ed L. White, Jr.
  • Rebecca Cedillo
  • Ray Knox
  • Duncan Wimpress
  • Bonnie Conner
  • Rosemary Kowalski
  • Malcolm Matthews, Director - Parks & Recreation (ex-officio)
  • Luis De La Garza
  • Edith McAllister
  • Gilbert Barrera, Parks Advisory Board (ex-officio)

San Antonio Parks Foundation Staff
  • Lila Cockrell, President
  • Teresa Keck, Vice President Special Events
  • Belinda Rodriguez, Executive Assistant

 

 

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Phone: 210-212-8423 Fax: 210-212-4376