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John S. Harrison City Park & Historic Site 4.7★ · 102 Google ratings · Selma, Texas
✓ Shade✓ Restrooms✓ Step-free
At a glance
Shade
Shade reported Based on visitor reports
Restrooms
Yes · often seasonalFrom the official listing
Access
Step-free entrance From the official listing
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am · busiest Tue morningFrom Google visit patterns
Size
≈180 m² · larger than 18%Measured on OpenStreetMap
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Map of John S. Harrison City Park & Historic Site
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1 Play area2 Covered shelter~20 m from the play area
This illustration reflects the real layout of John S. Harrison City Park & Historic Site, drawn from aerial imagery and mapped facility locations. Guide
Good to know Good for a picnic
Picnic facilities on site — room to sit and eat near the play area.
Official listing
Plan a picnic lunch
Multiple shaded picnic tables and a well-maintained pavilion with fans and electrical outlets make this ideal for families eating outdoors.
Bring water for the walk
The trails are short but exposed, and one reviewer specifically noted to bring water despite the peaceful setting.
Check house tour hours in advance
The historic house is frequently locked and only open during scheduled free tours, so call ahead if seeing.
Great for birthday parties
The covered playground, pavilion with multiple tables, and rental availability make this a practical venue for group celebrations.
Supervise closely and stay aware
The park has video surveillance and enforces fines for vandalism, so make clear expectations about behavior.
Distilled from 89 visitor reviews. We count and rephrase — review text is never republished.
Crowds
When it gets busy Visit patterns are fairly even through the week.
Quiet Busy
From Google visit patterns, 8am to 7pm.
Practical
Plan your visit 📍 9046 Pinseeker, Selma, TX 78154
Nearby
Nearby playgrounds 450 m away · Better for toddlers
550 m away · Better for toddlers
Questions
Parent FAQs Does John S. Harrison City Park & Historic Site 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 John S. Harrison City Park & Historic Site? Visitors specifically mention shade — trees, sails or covered seating.
When is John S. Harrison City Park & Historic Site least busy? Based on Google visit patterns, the quietest daytime hour is Monday around 8am.
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More San Antonio playground lists How we know this. Place details from the public Google business listing; facilities inferred from 89 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
