SA Parks & Rec planned playground expansion in 2025 [Video]

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Parks and Recreation department is proposing a budget of over $117 million in the upcoming fiscal year.

As the city grows, the parks and recreation department is also planning on expanding and enhancing the park system.

“We know we have more people living in San Antonio and our park system continues to grow as well,” said Connie Swann, marketing manager for the department. “It’s not just about the green spaces, but it’s about providing that programing component, education and opportunities for kids to enhance what they learn in school. It’s a holistic approach.”

Some upgrades that the department has planned are a continuation from this past year. That includes installing canopies over playgrounds to cool down the equipment in hot summer …