About the Park

Woodlawn Lake was the dream of real estate developers in the 1880s who wanted to build West End, a residential subdivision on San Antonio's rural west side.To attract residents, the creek was dammed to create West End Lake, which some reports say was as large as 80 acres. Today the lake is about 30 acres.

The lake and surrounding land were privately owned until 1918 when they were deeded to the City. The name was changed to Woodlawn Lake and many improvements and additions were made to the 62-acre park in the next 79 years. Today, after more than 100 years, Woodlawn Lake remains a popular gathering spot for visitors from throughout San Antonio. The lakefront park is a popular destination for walkers and joggers and is the site of the annual Citywide Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration.

About the Project

Major landscaping upgrades were made to the party house in the center of the park and surrounding areas. A variety of low-water plant materials were used to create a lush, colorful garden surrounding the building.

Select the picture below to view a slideshow of the project.