# Friedrich Wilderness Park: Hill Country Winter Hiking & Forest Meadow Loop > Place to go for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Open daily sunrise to sunset (approx. 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM winter); trail entrance gates… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa Dr, San Antonio, TX 78256 - Ages: All ages; Forest Meadow Trail is paved and ADA/stroller accessible; upper trails suited for carrier hiking - Price: Free admission and public parking - Schedule: Open daily sunrise to sunset (approx. 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM winter); trail entrance gates close automatically at dusk - Organizer: San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department - Official page: https://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/friedrich-wilderness-park-hill-country-winter-hiking-and-forest-meadow--listing-bd83f89707e5d4ba38df9468 ## About Nestled on the northwestern edge of San Antonio where the Edwards Plateau meets the Balcones Escarpment, Friedrich Wilderness Park encompasses 600 pristine acres of rugged Texas Hill Country terrain. Serving as an internationally protected nesting habitat for endangered songbirds including the Golden-cheeked Warbler, the park offers over 10 miles of designated nature trails ranging from smooth, paved loops to challenging rocky summit climbs. Families with small children and strollers will love the Forest Meadow Trail, an ADA-accessible paved 0.5-mile loop framed by native cedar elms and live oaks with charming wooden benches and interpretive signs. Older children and adventurous parents with baby carriers can venture up the Main Loop to the scenic Hill Country overlook for sweeping valley views. To protect the fragile wildlife habitat, pets, bicycles, and skateboards are prohibited, ensuring a quiet, peaceful nature experience. Modern restrooms and shaded picnic tables are available at the park entrance. ## Similar picks in San Antonio - [Phil Hardberger Park & Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge: Forest Canopy Walk & Playgrounds](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/phil-hardberger-park-and-robert-l-b-tobin-land-bridge-forest-canopy-wa--listing-c39299ad79811e2364e59a2b) — Open daily sunrise to sunset (approx. 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM winter); Urban Ecology Center… · Phil Hardberger Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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