In the News
Jingu House Café’s New Fall Dish Featured on Great Day SA
The Japanese Tea Garden was highlighted on CBS’s Great Day SA, where the show showcased Jingu House Café’s new seasonal dish—a Texas-meets-Asian creation inspired by the garden’s serene koi ponds, stone bridges, and lush fall scenery.
Winter Carnival Brings Outdoor Ice Skating to San Antonio
San Antonio is celebrating the season with the debut Winter Carnival at Arnold Park, an event featuring outdoor ice skating, festive activities, holiday entertainment, and family-friendly fun. The new attraction highlights the city’s commitment to creating joyful, accessible experiences for the community.
The Daytripper Explores San Antonio’s Best Food, Fun, and Culture!
We’re thrilled to be featured on The Daytripper! From iconic landmarks and family fun to legendary eats and local flavor, this episode shows why San Antonio is the perfect place to explore, experience, and enjoy.
The Texas Bucket List – Japanese Tea Garden in San Antonio
Join host Shane McAuliffe and Mary Jane Verette to enjoy an afternoon in this beautiful Japanese Tea Garden and learn some history about this peaceful place that’s been around for decades right here on The Texas Bucket List.
Go Gardening visits the Japanese Tea Garden
They are joined by our very own President/CEO Mary Jane Verette who gave a tour of and some fascinating historical facts about the gardens.
Outside For All Keynote Address by Henry Cisneros
4th Annual Outside For All: Co-Creating Community In Urban Parks Keynote Address by former San Antonio Mayor and U.S. Housing & Urban Development Secretary, Mr. Henry Cisneros on the role of government creating and supporting dynamic public green spaces.
lila cockrell endowment
Lila Cockrell has always advocated for the enhancement and preservation of public green spaces and led the San Antonio Parks Foundation from 1981 until her retirement in 2012.
The Lila Cockrell Endowment Fund for the Parks was launched in 2015 with a $1,000,000 gift from Alamo City-based Valero Energy Foundation. Donations to this permanent endowment will provide long-term financial stability for the work of the foundation, are fully tax-deductible as a 501(c)3 charitable gift, and help to realize Mayor Cockrell’s vision in perpetuity.
