San Antonio Lifts Park Curfews for Easter Weekend

Families can camp out and celebrate the holiday in local parks starting Thursday night.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:54pm

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of blurred, warm-toned shapes and light, representing the festive atmosphere of families camping and celebrating in a San Antonio park.Families gather in San Antonio's parks to celebrate the Easter holiday with traditional camping, grilling, and egg hunting activities.San Antonio Today

The City of San Antonio is lifting curfews at 11 major parks from Thursday night through Sunday to allow families to continue their annual Easter holiday tradition of camping, grilling, and egg hunting. The curfew lift applies to parks like Brackenridge, McAllister, and Woodlawn Lake, though some restrictions remain in place for specific areas.

Why it matters

This Easter weekend tradition allows San Antonio families to gather in nature and celebrate the holiday together. The city's decision to lift park curfews demonstrates its commitment to supporting these longstanding community events and ensuring residents can enjoy the holiday safely.

The details

The curfew lift applies to 11 municipal parks across San Antonio, including popular spots like Brackenridge, McAllister, and Woodlawn Lake. Visitors will be able to camp overnight in the parks starting at 11 PM on Thursday, with the curfew reinstated at 11 PM on Sunday. However, some restrictions remain in place, such as the Avenue B Brackenridge Parking Garage and certain areas of Woodlawn Lake Park.

  • The park curfew lifts at 11 PM on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • The park curfew is reinstated at 11 PM on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

City of San Antonio

The local government that manages the municipal parks and has decided to lift curfews for the Easter holiday weekend.

San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department

The city department that oversees the parks and has provided guidelines for visitors, including trash and grill safety rules.

San Antonio Fire Department

The city's fire department that has outlined safety tips for using grills in the parks over the holiday weekend.

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What they’re saying

“Visitors should observe park rules on trash and grill safety, according to a statement from the Parks & Recreation Department. They also should bring their own trash bags and recycle clean plastic and cans. Glass bottles are not allowed in the parks.”

— San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department

“The San Antonio Fire Department also outlined a list of grill safety tips, including using a charcoal chimney starter and cleaning grills after each use.”

— San Antonio Fire Department

What’s next

Families interested in camping in the parks over the Easter weekend should check the city's website or contact the Parks & Recreation Department for the latest updates and guidelines.

The takeaway

San Antonio's decision to lift park curfews for the Easter holiday demonstrates the city's commitment to supporting longstanding community traditions and providing safe, accessible green spaces for residents to gather and celebrate together.