SAN ANTONIO, TX – March 11, 2025 – The San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department is celebrating four major wins at the 2025 Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) Conference, held in Allen, Texas. These prestigious awards recognize the city’s dedication to park design, arts and culture, marketing, and historic preservation.

Award Highlights 🏆

🏞️ 🌟 Lone Star Legacy Park – Southside Lions Park
Southside Lions Park earned the Lone Star Legacy Park designation, a prestigious honor awarded to parks with historical and cultural significance that have stood the test of time as vital community spaces.

🏗️ Park Design Excellence – Berkley V. & Vincent M. Dawson Park
In collaboration with Dunaway Associates (@dunawayassociates), San Antonio Parks & Recreation received the Park Design Excellence Award for its innovative and sustainable redesign of Berkley V. & Vincent M. Dawson Park, enhancing accessibility and green space for all.

🎭 Arts & Humanities Achievement – ‘In Conversation’ Series
The ‘In Conversation’ Series was recognized for its impactful arts and humanities programming, creating a platform for thought-provoking discussions, cultural storytelling, and community engagement.

📺 Marketing Excellence – Park Bench
The Park Bench initiative took home the Marketing Excellence Award, showcasing creative and effective strategies in promoting San Antonio’s parks, recreation programs, and community events.

A huge thank you to our community, partners, and supporters for making this possible!