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The Park at Pearl

Rating

4.8(1,462)

Price

Free

Duration

2-4 hours

Best Ages

All ages

About

The Park at Pearl sits at the center of San Antonio's most vibrant mixed-use development — and for families, it delivers an experience that can fill half a day without costing admission.

The Pearl Brewery complex transformation is one of San Antonio's great urban success stories, and the park is its green heart. Expansive open lawns serve as the gathering space for regular events, the famous Saturday Farmers Market, and spontaneous family time. The seasonal fountain/splash area gives young kids a free water experience that becomes essential during San Antonio summers.

What elevates Pearl beyond a standard park is the surrounding ecosystem. The food options here are genuinely excellent — not food court fare but acclaimed San Antonio restaurants that parents actually want to eat at while kids enjoy nearby play areas. Southerleigh, Cured, Il Forno, and rotating weekend food trucks create a food destination that serves everyone in the family.

The Saturday Farmers Market is particularly special. The combination of fresh local produce, prepared food vendors, live music, and a festive weekend energy creates a scene that works as both a family outing and a cultural experience. Kids absorb the energy of a real community market in a way that mall visits never provide.

The park connects to the San Antonio River Walk extension via the Museum Reach — a beautifully developed riverwalk segment that adds a walking/stroller route into the broader city. The Pearl's proximity to downtown makes it easy to pair with other attractions.

With 1,462 reviews and a 4.8-star rating, The Park at Pearl has become one of San Antonio's most beloved family destinations — free to enter, full of life, and genuinely excellent.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Yes

Nursing / Changing

Available

Kid Meals

Available

Setting

Outdoor

Rainy Day

Not ideal

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekend mornings for the farmers market or weekday afternoons when crowds are lighter

Wait Times

No wait for park areas; restaurant waits vary

Nearby Food

Pearl has some of San Antonio's best restaurants on site: Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery, Cured, Il Forno, and numerous others. Weekend food trucks add more options. This is one of the best food destinations in the city.

Why Kids Love It

The Park at Pearl is San Antonio's most stylish family-friendly destination — a beautifully designed urban park at the Pearl Brewery complex that combines green space, a seasonal splash pad for kids, excellent restaurants, the famous Saturday farmers market, and regular events that make every visit feel special. Kids love the open lawns for running, the fountain area for water play, and the energy of being somewhere that always has something happening.

What Parents Say

Unfortunately yesterday i guess management made a miscalculated decision of allowing a marketing structure in the middle of the kids play area by the food...
Google Review

Pro Tips from Parents

  • The Saturday Farmers Market (every Saturday morning) is one of San Antonio's best family outings — food, local produce, live music, and a festive atmosphere.
  • The seasonal splash pad/fountain area is free for kids — bring towels and extra clothes.
  • Parking fills up fast on weekends — consider arriving by rideshare or using the River Walk water taxi from downtown.
  • The park connects to the San Antonio River Walk extension — a beautiful walk with stroller access.
  • Multiple dog-friendly areas make this great for families with pets too.

What to Bring

  • Towels and extra clothes for fountain play
  • Cash or card for farmers market
  • Water bottles
  • Stroller for younger kids — the path system is excellent

Cost Info

Free Admission

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

$0 for the park itself; food at Pearl restaurants runs $50-100+ for a family meal

Tips to Save

  • The park and green spaces are free.
  • Visit during the Saturday farmers market for food samples and entertainment.
  • Look for happy hour deals at Pearl restaurants if visiting in the afternoon.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours

Contact

312 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78215

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