
Upcoming Events

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

City Nature Challenge: Observation Walk @ McAllister Park
Be part of the excitement of City Nature Challenge 2025 in and around the San Antonio Metro Area! Explore McAllister Park using the iNaturalist app and learn to spot and identify plants, birds, insects, and mammals in this seldom-studied natural area.

May Litter Pickup
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by picking up litter in the park. We’ll provide litter grabbers, gloves, litter buckets and trash bags. Come solo, with friends or family, or with your co-workers!

Hot Dog Picnic & Volunteer Appreciation
Join us for our annual Hot Dog Picnic and volunteer appreciation. All are welcome!

The Wonders of McAllister Park Nature Walk with Texas Master Naturalist, Bob Morris
Discover the natural side of McAllister Park on this nature walk hosted by certified Texas Master Naturalist, Bob Morris. A retired forester, Bob’s principle interest is educating the public on Land Stewardship with a particular emphasis in native ecosystems and water resources. . .

June Litter Pickup
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by picking up litter in the park. We’ll provide litter grabbers, gloves, litter buckets and trash bags. Come solo, with friends or family, or with your co-workers!

SAKOB Summer Series - Race 1
San Antonio Kids on Bikes (SAKOB) is hosting an XC mountain bike time trial series. The mission of SAKOB is to support getting more kids on bikes (mountain biking, road, BMX, etc.).
This is a 3-event series, in a time trial format. Each event will be the same course so you can compare your times. The course will encompass a variety of McAllister Park trails and features. All age levels and rider abilities are welcome. You can register for 1, 2, or all 3 events.

SAKOB Summer Series - Race 2
San Antonio Kids on Bikes (SAKOB) is hosting an XC mountain bike time trial series. The mission of SAKOB is to support getting more kids on bikes (mountain biking, road, BMX, etc.).
This is a 3-event series, in a time trial format. Each event will be the same course so you can compare your times. The course will encompass a variety of McAllister Park trails and features. All age levels and rider abilities are welcome. You can register for 1, 2, or all 3 events.

SAKOB Summer Series - Race 3
San Antonio Kids on Bikes (SAKOB) is hosting an XC mountain bike time trial series. The mission of SAKOB is to support getting more kids on bikes (mountain biking, road, BMX, etc.).
This is a 3-event series, in a time trial format. Each event will be the same course so you can compare your times. The course will encompass a variety of McAllister Park trails and features. All age levels and rider abilities are welcome. You can register for 1, 2, or all 3 events.

The Wonders of McAllister Park Nature Walk with Texas Master Naturalist, Bob Morris
Discover the natural side of McAllister Park on this nature walk hosted by certified Texas Master Naturalist, Bob Morris. A retired forester, Bob’s principle interest is educating the public on Land Stewardship with a particular emphasis in native ecosystems and water resources. . .

The Wonders of McAllister Park Nature Walk with Texas Master Naturalist, Bob Morris
Discover the natural side of McAllister Park on this nature walk hosted by certified Texas Master Naturalist, Bob Morris. A retired forester, Bob’s principle interest is educating the public on Land Stewardship with a particular emphasis in native ecosystems and water resources. . .

The Wonders of McAllister Park Nature Walk with Texas Master Naturalist, Bob Morris
NOTE: This event was rescheduled from April 12 to April 13.
Discover the natural side of McAllister Park on this nature walk hosted by certified Texas Master Naturalist, Bob Morris. A retired forester, Bob’s principle interest is educating the public on Land Stewardship with a particular emphasis in native ecosystems and water resources. . .

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

April Litter Pickup
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by picking up litter in the park. We’ll provide litter grabbers, gloves, litter buckets and trash bags. Come solo, with friends or family, or with your co-workers!

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

Fest of Tails: Kite and Dog Festival
This event is the biggest event in the park each year, hosted by our wonderful supporters, San Antonio Parks Foundation. This family-friendly and dog-friendly kite and dog festival is a celebration of joyful kites and four-legged friends.

Prickly Pear 5k, 15k, 50k Trail Race
Join the San Antonio RoadRunners for the 22nd running of the Prickly Pear — the race offers 50K, 15K, and 5K distances run on the natural trails of McAllister Park. . .

March Membership Meeting
Join the Friends of McAllister Park for our bi-monthly membership meeting. We will meet to discuss park updates and FOMP business. All are welcome! No RSVP Required.

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

Basura Bash @ McAllister Park
Basura Bash is an annual city-wide litter cleanup in San Antonio focusing on cleaning litter out of the creeks, rivers, and floodplains of the San Antoni River watershed. Each year, volunteers gather at different “tributaries” around the city to clean up their community . . .

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

February Litter Pickup
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by picking up litter in the park. We’ll provide litter grabbers, gloves, litter buckets and trash bags. Come solo, with friends or family, or with your co-workers!

Astronomy in the Park
*Note: Skygazing starts around sunset. Start/end time are approximate. The San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers invites you out to the park for friendly, informal sky-gazing, every Wednesday night, during fall and winter months (weather dependent). . .

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

Astronomy in the Park
*Note: Skygazing starts around sunset. Start/end time are approximate. The San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers invites you out to the park for friendly, informal sky-gazing, every Wednesday night, during fall and winter months (weather dependent). . .

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

Astronomy in the Park
*Note: Skygazing starts around sunset. Start/end time are approximate. The San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers invites you out to the park for friendly, informal sky-gazing, every Wednesday night, during fall and winter months (weather dependent). . .

Astronomy in the Park
*Note: Skygazing starts around sunset. Start/end time are approximate. The San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers invites you out to the park for friendly, informal sky-gazing, every Wednesday night, during fall and winter months (weather dependent). . .

January Membership Meeting
Join the Friends of McAllister Park for our bi-monthly membership meeting. We will meet to discuss park updates and FOMP business. All are welcome! No RSVP Required.

Invasive Johnson Grass Removal Workday
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by helping to slow the spread of a terrible invasive weed! Duties for the event may include . . .

January Litter Pickup
Help keep McAllister Park beautiful by picking up litter in the park. We’ll provide litter grabbers, gloves, litter buckets and trash bags. Come solo, with friends or family, or with your co-workers!