Immediately after entering the second gate, the city has its brush reclamation area. This might a good place to look for sparrows and other birds that like to hide in brush piles.

Drive the entrance road slowly (there's not much traffic in the winter) and watch for mixed flocks along the roadway and fence line.

There are lots of trails at this park for exploring. There are also bird blinds along several of those trails and at an overlook on the west end of the larger, upper lake.

Waterbirds in the winter. Woodland birds along the trails.

Joshua Springs Park and Preserve has nearly 400 acres of land some of which is designated as park and some as preserve. 

The park, located between Boerne and Comfort, has 8 miles of multi-use trails.

The lake is stocked for catch-and-release fishing. There are bird and wildlife observation blinds, restrooms, a playground, covered and uncovered picnic areas, and walking trails.

There is an enclosed dog park with an agility course and a 9-hole disc golf course.

Joshua Springs Park and Preserve map

Most of the "roads" shown on the park map are now just paved walking trails. The road deadends at the parking area near the restroom. 

Park Hours:     Oct .1st - Apr. 30th            7:00 am - 7:00 pm
                         May 1st - Sept. 30th          7:00 am - 8:30 pm 

Some of the trails at this location are hard-packed granite gravel and are listed as ADA-accessible on the park map.

Feedback about accessibility from visitors with mobility issues would be much appreciated.

Information about the Joshua Creek, Axis Ridge, Pocket Pasture, Madrone Ridge and Two Creek Loop trails from All Trails: Joshua Creek, Axis Ridge, Pocket Pasture, Madrone Ridge and Two Creek Loop trails

Information about the Lakeside, South Bank, Sotol Ridge and Allen Trace Loop trails from AllTrails: Lakeside, South Bank, Sotol Ridge and Allen Trace Loop trails