Olmos Park, Texas
Olmos Park is a city of 2,115 people in Bexar County, Texas, founded in May 1939.
Why visit Olmos Park
Townapedia lists 50 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 77 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include San Antonio Zoo, Brady Building-Empire Theater, The Witte Museum and Alamo Stadium.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Olmos Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Olmos Park
Olmos Park is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,180 at the 2020 census. The town is noted for its park-like setting, oak-tree lined streets, and large estates, many of which were constructed during the 1920s. The town is 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Downtown San Antonio and is surrounded by the city of San Antonio on the west, north, and south side.
From the Wikipedia article Olmos Park, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
San Antonio Zoo
Zoo and aquarium · 1.1 mi
Zoo in the United States
3903 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
Brady Building-Empire Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
University of the Incarnate Word
School · 1.3 mi
Private Catholic university in San Antonio, TX, US
Brackenridge Park Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Historic iron bridge located in San Antonio, Texas
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Auditorium in San Antonio, Texas, U.S
Woodlawn Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
Theater in San Antonio, Texas
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks50
The Witte Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
3801 Broadway, San Antonio
Mo, We-Sa 10:00-17:00; Tu 10:00-20:00, Su 12:00-17:00
Alamo Stadium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Stadium in San Antionio, Texas
Alamo Mission
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Alamo Plaza Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Aurora Apartment Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Texas, United States
Buckeye Park Gate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Structure in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
David J. and May Bock Woodward House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Exchange Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Fence at Alamo Cement Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Structure in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
Fort Sam Houston
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Military base in San Antonio, Texas, United States
Fountain at Alamo Cement Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Structure in San Antonio (vicinity), Bexar County, Texas
Gunter Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in San Antonio (vicinity), Bexar County, Texas
38 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Brackenridge Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
2611 Broadway, San Antonio
Mo-Su 05:00-23:00
San Pedro Springs Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic site in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
San Pedro Driving Range & Par 3 Course
Golf course · 1.3 mi
6102 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio
Mo-Su 07:00-23:00
Kiddie Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
3903 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00, Sa,Su 09:00-19:00
Travis Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in Bexar County, Texas, United States of America
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes77
Merit Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
5903 Broadway, San Antonio
Mo-Fr 06:30-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-18:00
Panchitos
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
4100 McCullough Avenue
Tu-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 07:30-20:00
The Honey Bean Coffee & Tea Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
4230 McCullough Avenue
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa-Su 07:30-17:00
Fleming's
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
255 East Basse Road
Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 17:00-21:00
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
4500 Broadway, San Antonio
Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:30-21:00
Laika Cheesecake & Espresso
Restaurant · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
4718 Broadway, Alamo Heights
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:30; Sa-Su 09:00-19:00
Cappy's Restaurant
Restaurant · Eclectic · 1.4 mi
5011 Broadway, San Antonio
65 more on the map.
History
Olmos Park was developed in the 1920s as an exclusive suburb of San Antonio, which today completely surrounds it. H.C. Thorman, a renowned oilman and real estate tycoon, purchased property from an Austrian count and developed it into the posh Olmos Park. The city occupied the site where Camp John Wise was built in 1917. Camp John Wise was a US Army balloonist training site. The camp shut down in 1919 when the balloonist training was moved to nearby Brooks Field.
Sometimes confused with the City of Olmos Park, Olmos Park Terrace, was developed by the same developer a few years later in the 1930s as part of his larger Olmos District development and borders Olmos Park's western edge. Olmos Park Terrace was designated a San Antonio Historic District on Oct. 4, 2007 by Ord. 2007-10-04-1070.
From the History section of Olmos Park, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship37
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Ximenes Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
223 East Summit Avenue, San Antonio
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
4603 Saint John's Way, San Antonio
Saint Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
111 Barilla Place, San Antonio
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.5 mi
3107 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio
Shopping18
Avalon Antiques, Appraisals & Estate Services
Shop · 1.5 mi
3601 Broadway, San Antonio
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries63
Healthcare3
Map of Olmos Park
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 40°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 51°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 57°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 74°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 59°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 2.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Antonio Incarnate Word (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bexar County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-07-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-03-05: Duke Fire (Fire)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Trolley Stop in Alamo Heights map
- San Antonio 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Castle Hills 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Balcones Heights 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Leon Valley 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Hollywood Park 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Live Oak 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- China Grove 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Converse 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Universal City 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Selma 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Entrance to San Antonio Zoo IMG 3110, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rodriquez bridge brackenridge 2011, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Alamo stadium entry 2011, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Quad01a, Chitrapa at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Aurora apartment hotel san antonio, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Basicilica Minor SA5, Zereshk, CC BY 3.0
- Alamo Plaza, University of Houston Digital Library, Public domain
- Alamo Mission, San Antonio, Texas, USA, Zygmunt Put Zetpe0202, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Milam Building, San Antonio, Ling Li Yeoh, CC BY 2.0
- FirstLoneStarBrewery, Unknown author, Public domain
- City of San Antonio Municipal Auditorium, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MirafloresPark, SoylentPurple, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, Wynne-Candy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lernas Night Club (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ursuline Academy, San Antonio, Texas, Arthur W. Stewart, Public domain
- Buckey Park Gate, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Pedro Springs Park and Lake, San Antonio, Texas, Raphael Tuck & Sons, Public domain
- Fountain at Alamo Cement Company, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Thomas Jefferson High School, San Antonio, TX, Highlycaffeinated, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ximenes Chapel, San Antonio, TX, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fence alamo cement 2011, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, San Antonio, Texas, Arthur W. Stewart, Public domain
- South Texas Building from Houston St, Daniel X. O'Neil from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Woodward house sa 2011, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Majestic (12), Zereshk, CC BY 3.0
- Sheraton Gunter Hotel, intenteffect, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Johann and Anna Heidgen House, San Antonio, Texas, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pershing House, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, David J. Kaminsky, Public domain
- San Antonio US Post Office and Courthouse (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Anthony Hotel SA 2011-12-11, Gaberlunzi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Exchange building, Tenticle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SATeaGarden02, Brownings at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scottishritefront, Leonard Pierce, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity University Northrup Entrance, Anh-Viet Dinh \\ Trinity University, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McDermott Center, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, Zereshk, CC BY 3.0
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