The best parks & outdoor spots in New Braunfels

3 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Northview Park splash pad

Parks & Outdoors

Whether you’ve got toddlers or teens, Northview Park Splash Pad brings 4,000 square feet of splashy chaos, from a towering 23-foot spider…

100 Randolph Plaza Dr (Universal City)

“Whether you’ve got toddlers or teens, Northview Park Splash Pad brings 4,000 square feet of splashy chaos, from a towering 23-foot spider to the teen-approved Superwave, all split into Toddler, Family, and Teen bays. When the backyard hose is losing the battle, make this your move this week.”

From the Seguin newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Hemisfair Playground and Splash Pad

Parks & Outdoors

Hemisfair Playground and Splash Pad packs an inclusive playground with climbing structures, dual disk swings, the crowd favorite blue…

434 S Alamo St (San Antonio) · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Hemisfair Playground and Splash Pad packs an inclusive playground with climbing structures, dual disk swings, the crowd favorite blue Boomerang, plus a toddler zone, giant chess and checkers, ping pong, and a sand play area. When the sun hits hard, the Union Pacific Railroad Splash Pad keeps everyone grinning.”

From the San Antonio newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair

Parks & Outdoors

Modern park with innovative climbing structures & swings, a giant chessboard & colorful artworks.

434 S Alamo St (San Antonio)

“Modern park with innovative climbing structures & swings, a giant chessboard & colorful artworks.”

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