# Guadalupe River State Park: Winter River Bluff Trails & Discovery Center > Place to go for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Park open daily 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Discovery Center open Fri–Sun 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Guadalupe River State Park, 3350 Park Rd 31, Spring Branch, TX 78070 - Ages: All ages; Cedar Chopper and River Overlook trails are gentle for families; check out free Explorer Backpacks at Discovery Center - Price: Adults $7 daily entry fee; children 12 and under free; free with Texas State Parks Pass - Schedule: Park open daily 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Discovery Center open Fri–Sun 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Organizer: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Official page: https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com - 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/guadalupe-river-state-park-winter-river-bluff-trails-and-discovery-cen--listing-c50dcceb908dc8611f746cb4 ## About Located just 30 miles north of downtown San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country, Guadalupe River State Park encompasses four miles of pristine river frontage bordered by massive, centuries-old bald cypress trees and dramatic limestone bluffs. In winter, the summer tubing crowds are gone, transforming the park into a peaceful wilderness wonderland where families can hike crisp riverfront trails and spot white-tailed deer, armadillos, and river otters. The park's Children's Discovery Center offers engaging hands-on exhibits, taxidermy mounts, microscope stations, and touchable animal pelts. Families can check out free Discovery Backpacks containing binoculars, magnifying lenses, and field guides to take along the trails. The 0.3-mile River Overlook Trail and 1.3-mile Cedar Chopper Loop are easy and scenic for little legs, with crushed-gravel pathways and riverside picnic tables. Modern heated restrooms with hot showers and changing areas are available at the main day-use area. ## Similar picks in San Antonio - [Scenic Overlook Nature Walk at Guadalupe River State Park](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/scenic-overlook-nature-walk-at-guadalupe-river-state-park--listing-e1f3fafe3fd70c890124638a) — Thu, Nov 12 (+1 more date) · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 16. 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