In August 2021, The Brackenridge Park Conservancy (BPC) unveiled the Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) that establishes the importance of Brackenridge Park not only to the City of San Antonio but also to the state and nationally. The CLR focuses on the significance of Brackenridge Park, both historically and culturally, as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike. The intention of the CLR is to pave the way for the Brackenridge Park Conservancy and the City of San Antonio to start healing the Park’s ecological systems, protect and celebrate the Park’s historical and archeological sites, tell the stories that are part of the diverse fabric of the City and elevate the Park’s status on local, state and national levels. (Brackenridge Park Conservancy, 2021)

The BPC released a schedule of community events to receive feedback from the public regarding the Cultural Landscape Report and what improvements the public would like to suggest for the park. The public still has one opportunity to join and provide feedback. The public can also fill out a survey available HERE.

On Saturday November 6 from 10a.m. to 2p.m., Brackenridge Park Conservancy will host a community event for a Cultural Landscape Report feedback.

Scheduled events for the day include:

• Food trucks onsite with a portion of proceeds from their sales going to support the BPC revitalization of the park. Food trucks on site include Charm City SnoBalls, Cheesy Jane’s, and Dona Kika’s Tacos & Gorditas. Giveaways, informational booths, and tours will also be available onsite.
• Local accordionist legend Santiago Jiménez Jr. will perform at 1p.m. near the Joske Pavilion. Trumpeter Jerrold Feigenbaum will perform at 11a.m. near the Tony “Skipper” Martinez Softball Field.

Brackenridge Park
3700 N St Mary’s St
San Antonio, TX 78212

Santiago Jiménez Jr. is a San Antonio based folk musician and recipient of the National Heritage Fellowship in 2000 for lifetime achievement in traditional Tex-Mex/folk music. In 2016, he received the National Medal of Arts award for his contribution to American music. This three-time Grammy nominee comes from a family of musical pioneers with his father being Santiago “Flaco” Jiménez Sr. and his older brother, Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez, who many consider the greatest and most famous Tejano accordionist ever. Santiago recorded his first album with his brother Flaco at age 17, and since then, he has recorded over 700 songs on numerous labels. In 2012, Santiago and Flaco reunited for a performance at the Tejano Conjunto Festival in San Antonio, the first time they were on the same stage since 1982. His latest album titled El Chief released in February of 2020.

The Conservancy’s mission is to be a steward of and an advocate for the Park and an instrument for preserving and enhancing the Park’s natural, historic and recreational resources for the enjoyment of current and future generations. The non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization operates under a long-term Management Agreement with the City of San Antonio that is administered by the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department. The only organization dedicated solely to protecting Brackenridge Park, the Conservancy raises funds for projects that benefit the Park, implements park-based programs and projects, supports the evolution and implementation of plans for the Park, and acts as a forum for users to address common issues and build consensus.