| Dwight D. Eisenhower Park | |
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| Type | public park |
| Location | San Antonio,Texas United States |
| Coordinates | 29°37′20″N98°34′55″W / 29.62222°N 98.58194°W /29.62222; -98.58194 |
| Area | 317 acres (1.28 km2) |
| Open | Year round |
Dwight D. Eisenhower Park, also known asEisenhower City Park is a park located in theTexasHill Country outsideSan Antonio. It is managed by the City ofSan Antonio Parks and Recreation Department.[1]
The park was formerly part of the US Army training groundCamp Bullis. It was opened to the public in 1988.[2] The park is named after U.S. PresidentDwight D. Eisenhower who was originally from Texas and was an army commander at nearbyFort Sam Houston.
The park is popular for hiking; there are over 5 miles (8 km) of trails. There are also picnic areas, playground, camp sites and nature trails.[3]
Wildlife such aswhite-tail deer,armadillos,raccoons,skunks and others live in the park. It is also popular forbird watching.
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