Feature Photo: The park will feature new gathering spaces and a walkway connecting Hemisfair to downtown. Image: Hemisfair
Posted: 2-27-2025
San Antonio (Bexar County) — Hemisfair has announced the completion of Phase II of Civic Park, which will open in March.
This section marks the final phase of Civic Park, completing the public improvements in Hemisfair’s Western Zone. The new section of Civic Park will connect Hemisfair with one of the busiest pedestrian intersections in the city, where Alamo Street and Market Street cross. It will welcome guests to take part in all of the district’s offerings, such as local restaurants, peaceful scenery, and plenty of free programming.
The new section of the park is a continuation of Hemisfair’s vision for a green and active urban neighborhood for San Antonio. Civic Park Phase II will feature four main spaces:
Source Plaza, the Promenade, the Zócalo and the Stage.
“We are thrilled to have completed Civic Park in its entirety,” said Hemisfair CEO Andres Andujar. “Civic Park serves as San Antonio’s front porch, a gathering place for the city’s biggest celebrations for generations to come. As a vibrant centerpiece of downtown, it will bring people together, foster community connections and create lasting memories for residents and visitors alike.”
Source Plaza will act as the entrance to Civic Park from downtown San Antonio. The plaza is a combination of hardscape and landscape with limestone seat walls, shaded terraces and beautiful native plantings that make it a welcoming and comfortable place for everyday use. This plaza will connect Hemisfair and the new proposed entertainment district. Phase II completes the Promenade, a central pedestrian artery lined with Mexican Sycamores, providing a shaded walkway that connects Civic Park and Yanaguana Garden while linking downtown to Southtown—significantly enhancing San Antonio’s walkability and urban connectivity.
Following the Promenade from Source Plaza will lead guests to the Zócalo, an elevated hardscape terrace that connects this phase of Civic Park with the initial section of the park that opened in 2023. The Zócalo will be filled with movable tables and chairs for daily use and it is also designed to support larger gatherings, complementing the adjacent Great Lawn and Stage. This area of Civic Park features decorative tilework and a limestone water feature fountain intended to emulate the acequias in the region.
The Stage is an addition to the Great Lawn’s north end, providing a space for concerts and larger-scale civic events. Civic Park Phase 2 is thoughtfully landscaped with native plantings, including 59 large trees, that will be irrigated with recycled water from the water collection and treatment system built as part of Phase 1 of Civic Park. This system essentially eliminates the park’s dependence on potable water sources, allowing resilience during periods of drought.
While the first phase of Civic Park brought water, gardens, and an event lawn to Hemisfair, the second phase will leverage the energy and activation of new retail and hospitality development with Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), furthering the vision of an activated urban neighborhood.
Hemisfair is thrilled to invite the public to the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Civic Park on March 18.
Civic Park Phase II was completed with the help of the City of San Antonio’s Public Works Department, Skanska USA, and the landscape architecture firm GGN.
Edited from news release.
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