Recreation and Relaxation




The city of San Antonio is home to many exciting and beautiful parks. City Parks can provide a college student with a varitey of activities and entertainment. Parks are a great place to go to do homework, have a picnic or get in some physical activity for the day. Some of my favorite parks are the Brackenridge Park, the Eisenhower Reservations, Hemisfair Park, Travis Park and the Alamo Plaza.



Brackenridge Park
Photo taken by Deborah Osborn



Hanging out in the different parks in San Antonio is also a great way to get to know the city. Whether you want to venture out far from Trinity, or stay pretty close, you’re sure to find a number of parks in every area of the city. Brackenridge park, which is just down the street from Trinity, is one of the most frequented parks in the city. With picnic tables, open grassy spaces, trails and a train, you could probably participate in any activity you can think of in Brackenridge park.

In the midst of downtown San Antonio is Hemisfair park. Hemisfair Park is home to so much history of San Antonio and beautiful art and architecture as well. Hemisfair Park hosts a lot fun and cultural activities, many of which are free!  The Tower of the Americas, one of San Antonio’s largest tourist attractions, is also located in Hemisfair park. One of the most attended events in Hemisfair Park is the World’s Fair. This event captures the heart and culture of many different countries around the world from April 6^th to October 6^th. Every year, over half a million people attend this event.

The parks of San Antonio are definitely a resource I would recommend taking advantage of. Going to the park on a beautiful afternoon is a great way to get some homework done in a beautiful environment. Also, going for a picnic on the weekend is a fun way to spend time with friends and get in some exercise by playing soccer or a game of capture the flag!

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Movies by Moonlight

Funny Girl was the last movie of the "Movies by Moonlight" series for the summer of 2010.
Photo taken by Deborah Osborn

Have you ever heard the expression "there's no such thing as a free lunch?" Well that may be true, but there is such a thing as a free movie… every week in downtown San Antonio! This year, every Thursday night in San Antonio from June 3, 2010 until September 30, 2010, a movie was played outside in Hemisfair Park. That means Trinity students have the opportunity to see four free movies at the beginning of the school year. This year, I went to see Funny Girl on the 30^th. A large projection screen is set up on the side of a building and people take chairs, blankets and pillows to sit on the grass and watch the movie! Movie snacks such as popcorn, drinks and cotton candy are also available. The events begin at 7:30 with a different presentation each week. Then, the movie starts at 8:30. Free parking is available after 6:00 p.m. in the Durango Parking Lot across the street from the Federal Courthouse. Many college students have a hard time finding entertainment because of how expensive things are these days. This is a great way to go out, relax, enjoy San Antonio and get a break from homework without spending a lot of money!

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