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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - san-antonio-tx BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Basketball Workshops at Hemisfair DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260905T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001674-1788602400-1788609600@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:education,sports DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Red McCombs Community Court URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/basketball-workshops-at-hemisfair/2026-09- 05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Brunch Market hosted by Box Street All Day and The Texas Ma rket DTSTART:20260906T150000Z DTEND:20260906T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001729-1788688800-1788710400@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Hemisfair\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/sunday-brunch-market-hosted-by-box-street- all-day-and-the-texas-market/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Time at Hemisfair DTSTART:20260908T150000Z DTEND:20260908T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001711-1788861600-1788865200@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Yanaguana Garden URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/story-time-at-hemisfair/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Super Fun Saturday with H-E-B: Superhero Saturday DTSTART:20260912T160000Z DTEND:20260912T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001592-1789210800-1789218000@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Yanaguana Garden\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/super-fun-saturday-with-h-e-b-superhero-sa turday/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baile Latin Dance Festival hosted by Baile Entertainment DTSTART:20260912T230000Z DTEND:20260913T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001721-1789236000-1789254000@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:dance,festival DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Hemisfair\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/baile-latin-dance-festival-hosted-by-baile -entertainment/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunset Strength at Hemisfair DTSTART:20260914T004500Z DTEND:20260914T013500Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001701-1789328700-1789331700@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Kelleher Family Lawn URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/sunset-strength-at-hemisfair/2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Time at Hemisfair DTSTART:20260915T150000Z DTEND:20260915T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001712-1789466400-1789470000@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Yanaguana Garden URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/story-time-at-hemisfair/2026-09-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Get Fit at Hemisfair with MacFit Athletics DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001698-1789812000-1789815600@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Yanaguana Garden\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/get-fit-at-hemisfair-with-macfit-athletics /2026-09-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Community Yoga at Hemisfair DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001725-1789898400-1789902000@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Civic Park\, 210 S Alamo Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, Unit ed States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/free-community-yoga-at-hemisfair/2026-09-2 0/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Brunch Market hosted by Box Street All Day and The Texas Ma rket DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001730-1789898400-1789920000@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Hemisfair\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/sunday-brunch-market-hosted-by-box-street- all-day-and-the-texas-market/2026-09-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Time at Hemisfair with the San Antonio Public Library DTSTART:20260922T150000Z DTEND:20260922T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001716-1790071200-1790074800@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Yanaguana Garden\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/story-time-at-hemisfair-with-the-san-anton io-public-library/2026-09-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Big Give Pep-Rally hosted by The Nonprofit Council DTSTART:20260922T150000Z DTEND:20260922T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183443Z UID:10001740-1790071200-1790074800@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183443Z LOCATION:E. Nueva St. URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/big-give-pep-rally-hosted-by-the-nonprofit -council/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:43rd Annual Jazz'SAlive hosted by the San Antonio Parks Foundation DTSTART:20260925T210000Z DTEND:20260926T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001704-1790352000-1790377200@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Civic Park\, 210 S Alamo Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, Unit ed States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/43rd-annual-jazzsalive-hosted-by-the-san-a ntonio-parks-foundation/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:43rd Annual Jazz'SAlive hosted by the San Antonio Parks Foundation DTSTART:20260926T160000Z DTEND:20260927T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001705-1790420400-1790463600@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Civic Park\, 210 S Alamo Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, Unit ed States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/43rd-annual-jazzsalive-hosted-by-the-san-a ntonio-parks-foundation/2026-09-26/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Community Yoga at Hemisfair DTSTART:20260927T150000Z DTEND:20260927T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001727-1790503200-1790506800@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Civic Park\, 210 S Alamo Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, Unit ed States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/free-community-yoga-at-hemisfair-2/2026-09 -27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Time at Hemisfair with Magik Theatre & Morning Book Club DTSTART:20260929T150000Z DTEND:20260929T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001719-1790676000-1790679600@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Yanaguana Garden\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/story-time-at-hemisfair-with-magik-theatre -morning-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Super Fun Saturday with H-E-B: Day of Play DTSTART:20261003T160000Z DTEND:20261003T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001593-1791025200-1791032400@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Hemisfair\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/super-fun-saturday-with-h-e-b-day-of-play/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Basketball Workshops at Hemisfair DTSTART:20261003T160000Z DTEND:20261003T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001675-1791025200-1791032400@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:education,sports DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Red McCombs Community Court URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/basketball-workshops-at-hemisfair/2026-10- 03/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Community Yoga at Hemisfair DTSTART:20261004T150000Z DTEND:20261004T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001728-1791108000-1791111600@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Civic Park\, 210 S Alamo Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, Unit ed States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/free-community-yoga-at-hemisfair-2/2026-10 -04/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Brunch Market hosted by Box Street All Day and The Texas Ma rket DTSTART:20261004T150000Z DTEND:20261004T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001731-1791108000-1791129600@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Hemisfair\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/sunday-brunch-market-hosted-by-box-street- all-day-and-the-texas-market/2026-10-04/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Time at Hemisfair with SAAACAM DTSTART:20261006T150000Z DTEND:20261006T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001709-1791280800-1791284400@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Yanaguana Garden\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/story-time-at-hemisfair-with-saaacam/2026- 10-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Future Ready Days at Hemisfair: Access DTSTART:20261010T170000Z DTEND:20261010T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001631-1791633600-1791648000@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Hemisfair\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/future-ready-days-at-hemisfair-access/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Day of the Girl S.A. hosted by Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas DTSTART:20261011T160000Z DTEND:20261011T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001722-1791716400-1791727200@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/day-of-the-girl-s-a-hosted-by-girl-scouts- of-southwest-texas/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunset Strength at Hemisfair DTSTART:20261012T004500Z DTEND:20261012T013500Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001702-1791747900-1791750900@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Kelleher Family Lawn URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/sunset-strength-at-hemisfair/2026-10-11/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Time at Hemisfair DTSTART:20261013T150000Z DTEND:20261013T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001713-1791885600-1791889200@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Yanaguana Garden URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/story-time-at-hemisfair/2026-10-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Official San Antonio White Cane Day DTSTART:20261015T143000Z DTEND:20261015T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T003226Z UID:10001723-1792056600-1792069200@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T003226Z LOCATION:Yanaguana Garden\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/official-san-antonio-white-cane-day-hosted -by/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Get Fit at Hemisfair with MacFit Athletics DTSTART:20261017T150000Z DTEND:20261017T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T122900Z UID:10001699-1792231200-1792234800@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T122900Z LOCATION:Yanaguana Garden\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/get-fit-at-hemisfair-with-macfit-athletics /2026-10-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2026 San Antonio Beer Festival DTSTART:20261017T170000Z DTEND:20261017T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260830T122840Z UID:10001706-1792238400-1792260000@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:drink,festival DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T122840Z LOCATION:Civic Park\, 210 S Alamo Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, Unit ed States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/2026-san-antonio-beer-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Community Yoga at Hemisfair DTSTART:20261018T150000Z DTEND:20261018T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T063014Z UID:10001726-1792317600-1792321200@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T063014Z LOCATION:Civic Park\, 210 S Alamo Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, Unit ed States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/free-community-yoga-at-hemisfair/2026-10-1 8/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Brunch Market hosted by Box Street All Day and The Texas Ma rket DTSTART:20261018T150000Z DTEND:20261018T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T122927Z UID:10001732-1792317600-1792339200@hemisfair.org CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Hemisfair Wins Two World Urban Parks Awards\, Recognizing Ci vic Park and Staff Hemisfair has received two 2026 North American region al awards from World Urban Parks (WUP)\, honoring Civic Park for the Lar ge Urban Parks Award and Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation ’s Operations Manager Jane Linde for the Young Park Leader Award.  The WUP Awards highlight parks\, leaders\, projects\, and organizations adva ncing the quality\, equity\, and management of urban parks and open spac es worldwide. Hemisfair won two of the four awards out of all North Ameri can entries\, joining17 other winners from around the world who won in the ir respective regions.  “We are grateful that World Urban Parks recogni zes how Civic Park is a world-class example of how a large urban park can have a positive impact on the community\, improve the environment\, and se t the standard for excellence in park management\,” said Hemisfair Par k Area Redevelopment Corporation’s (HPARC) Chief Executive Officer Melis sa Robinson. The park features an expansive lawn for events\, a tree-line d promenade\, native and adaptive landscaping\, accessible water and desig n features\, and spaces for recreation and quiet reflection. Designed with sustainability and resilience in mind\, Civic Park includes a 42\,000-gal lon underground cistern that captures and reuses nuisance water for irriga tion\, along with water-efficient landscaping.  “Civic Park’s high-qu ality design is a reflection of the entire project team\, from us at HPARC and the Hemisfair Conservancy to more than a dozen AEC firms and the City of San Antonio all coming together to create a park that enriches San Ant onians’ daily life as well as welcomes visitors to the area with its uni que features and spaces\,” said Robinson. “As we continue to build one of the world’s great public places\, this award demonstrates what makes our urban parks district a world-class destination.”  Linde has spent the past decade working at HPARC and continues to play a pivotal role in c reating a welcoming\, inclusive\, and vibrant urban park district at Hemis fair. Young Park Leader Award recipients recognize emerging professionals under the age of 35 who exhibit leadership\, innovation\, and community im pact. After graduating from Trinity University with an Urban Studies degre e\, she advanced from a seasonal Games Assistant to Operations roles\, ove rseeing Hemisfair’s daily operations\, maintenance\, safety\, and visito r experience across the district’s three parks.  “I am honored to be recognized for work that often goes unnoticed\, whether helping butterfly gardens thrive\, coordinating volunteers\, or writing play equipment propo sals and more\,” said Linde. “Working at Hemisfair for over 10 years has integrated me into the fabric of this community. Although operations  is not glamorous\, caring for such a special place in the city and the world is deeply meaningful to me as urban parks are essential for well-bei ng and community connection.”  The 2026 WUP Awards Program winners were selected by regional juries representing North America\, Latin America\, Europe\, and Africa. The honorees will be recognized during the WUP Sympos ium 2026 in Istanbul\, Turkey\, in October.  \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Linde in Butterfly Gardens at Hemisfair LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T122927Z LOCATION:Hemisfair\, 434 S. Alamo St.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/sunday-brunch-market-hosted-by-box-street- all-day-and-the-texas-market/2026-10-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Hemisfair X-SOURCE-URL:https://hemisfair.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-cardio-fit-wi th-sa-parks-rec END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR