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Heritage Duck Pond Park

4.4★ · 2177 Google ratings · San Antonio, Texas

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✓ Toddlers✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free

At a glance

Age

Toddlers + young kidsBased on visitor reports

Shade

Shade reportedBased on visitor reports

Restrooms

Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing

Access

Step-free entranceFrom the official listing

Crowds

Quietest Mon 8am · busiest Sun eveningFrom Google visit patterns

Size

≈260 m² · larger than 39%Measured on OpenStreetMap

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Map of Heritage Duck Pond Park

Guide

Good to know

Good for a picnic

Picnic facilities on site — room to sit and eat near the play area.

Official listing

Works well for younger kids

Visitors report equipment suited to under-5s.

Based on visitor reports

Bring frozen peas or corn

Food dispensers are frequently empty, so bring your own frozen peas or corn rather than bread.

Visit on weekday mornings

Early weekday visits offer empty paths, plenty of shaded benches, and a peaceful experience away from crowds.

Expect duck droppings everywhere

Walking paths and playground areas have significant duck poop; wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty.

Plan for street parking only

There is no parking lot, only street parking along the neighborhood roads.

Great for feeding ducks and wildlife

The pond has abundant ducks, geese, and turtles that actively approach visitors for food.

Distilled from 100 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.

Crowds

When it gets busy

Weekday mornings are generally quiet; weekend afternoons get busiest.

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QuietBusy

From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 900 S Ellison Dr, San Antonio, TX 78245

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Nearby

Nearby playgrounds

Stone Creek Park

1.6 km away · More shade

Wheeler Park

1.8 km away · More shade

Westover Crossing Park

1.8 km away

Questions

Parent FAQs

Does Heritage Duck Pond Park have restrooms?

Yes — public restrooms are on the official Google listing. Park restrooms are often seasonal, so check before a winter visit.

Is there shade at Heritage Duck Pond Park?

Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.

Is Heritage Duck Pond Park good for toddlers?

Yes — visitors mention equipment suited to under-5s. Based on visitor reports

When is Heritage Duck Pond Park least busy?

Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 8am.

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How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 100 visitor reviews; amenity positions from OpenStreetMap; aerial imagery from USGS (2022). Attributes appear only when the evidence clears our confidence bar, and review text is never republished. The unedited aerial shows tree cover — our second check on shade. Read the method · Report a mistake