# Phil Hardberger Park Thanksgiving Weekend Land Bridge & Nature Play > Event for families in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Where: Phil Hardberger Park (Urban Ecology Center & Land Bridge), 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78231 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller and wagon friendly trails across the Land Bridge; nature play areas for youngsters - Price: Free admission, free parking, and free access to Land Bridge, Skywalk, and children's nature play areas - Organizer: Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy & San Antonio Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://philhardbergerpark.org - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/phil-hardberger-park-thanksgiving-weekend-land-bridge-and-nature-play--listing-027cf87342cae7dd121b16d7 ## About Phil Hardberger Park is a 330-acre natural oasis in northern San Antonio famous for the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge—the largest wildlife bridge in the United States. Over Thanksgiving weekend, families can cross the spectacular landscaped bridge connecting the park's east and west sides, spotting native plants and animal tracks alongside the elevated Skywalk leading through the treetops. Children can climb logs, balance on limestone boulders, and build forts in the dedicated natural playground, while families stroll along miles of peaceful oak savanna and wetland trails. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved and crushed granite multi-use trails easily accommodate all strollers and wagons across the Land Bridge and throughout the park. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern air-conditioned restrooms, water bottle refill stations, and shaded picnic pavilions at the Urban Ecology Center (West) and Salado Outdoor Classroom (East). • Age Suitability: Ideal for all ages, from toddlers exploring nature play elements to older kids and parents hiking scenic loop trails. • Sensory Tips: Calm, natural park environment with sweeping Hill Country views; elevated Skywalk is peaceful and gives an immersive bird's-eye perspective. ## Similar picks in San Antonio - [San Antonio River Walk Thanksgiving Weekend Family River Cruise & Promenade](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/san-antonio-river-walk-thanksgiving-weekend-family-river-cruise-and-pr--listing-64906e5faccdeec14e9d03e4) — Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM · San Antonio River Walk (Downtown & Rivercenter) · All ages · From $12 · checked Nov 5. 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