Northeast San Antonio Metrocom | January 2026

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Northeast San Antonio parks

Universal City Park

Pickrell Park

Projects both completed and ongoing at Northeast San Antonio parks are keeping the area a place for productivity, community and wellness. The ve cities of Northeast San Antonio boast a total of 74 parks totaling 1,402 acres, according to ParkServe data. Of the ve cities in the Metrocom, Schertz has the highest number of parks and acreage, serving over 32,000 residents within a 10-minute walk, according to ParkServe. Along with traditional parks, such as the 17-acre Pickrell Park, Schertz has three dedicated athletic complex facilities: Schertz Soccer Complex, Johnie McDow Sports Complex and Thulemeyer Park. Cibolo oers four traditional parks, as well as the Multi-Event Center for youth athletes. The Multi-Event Center received irrigation upgrades in 2025 after an eight-month hiatus. Cibolo sta will concentrate on improvements to Veterans and Niemietz parks in 2026. Universal City’s recreation opportunities include a disc golf course and a splash pad. Disc golf is also an amenity at Main City Park in Live Oak. Selma is known for its Stage Stop Park with a playground, basketball court, soccer eld and splash pad.

CIBOLO VALLEY DR.

WIEDERSTEIN RD.

1604

Selma

1518

Selma

SCHERTZ PKWY.

Schertz

1518

BORGFELD RD.

Cibolo

AERO AVE.

Live Oak

Universal City

TOEPPERWEIN RD.

1604

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out and recreate.” “Families want trails, and they provide oppor- tunities for all generations and all species, a place for seniors to take a stroll, a place for folks to walk their dogs, a place for adults to exercise, a place for the wildlife to call home,” Shrum said.

The public health organization Trust for Public Land states that safe and quality green space promotes physical activity, reduces stress and provides a communal space. With its 44 parks, Schertz promotes these attributes, Schertz Parks Director Lauren Shrum said, such as having easy access for families to “get

Fitness areas are a top desire for residents in Live Oak, according to the city’s master plan. Projects identified in Live Oak’s 2024 parks master plan include a new shaded basketball structure at the Main City Park and a new workout station at Montanio Park. The plans for the Main City Park basketball court were aided by Live Oak Economic Development Corp. funds approved in October.

Northeast San Antonio park statistics

Percent of residents within 10-minute walk of a park

Number of parks

Total park acres

800

100

Fiscal year 2025-26 parks budgets

20 30 40

600

$3.04M

Schertz

400

$1.19M

Cibolo

$1.83M

Universal City

200

0 10

$980K

Live Oak

$780K

Selma

$0 $1M $2M $3M $4M

SOURCE: CITIES OF SCHERTZ, CIBOLO, UNIVERSAL CITY, LIVE OAK, SELMA/ COMMUNITY IMPACT

SOURCE: PARKSERVE/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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