San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 6:00–20:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-18 to 2026-12-12; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

At the park

• Visitor center exhibit
• Biking activity
• Photography scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail

Shows and experiences

• Catch a tour at Mission San José at
• Historic sites & museum
• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · Visitors will meet the ranger on the patio in front of Mission San Jose's Visitor Center at 6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214.
• Mission Espada Looming Demonstration Program
• Ranger Guided Tour of Mission Concepción
• Ranger Program at Mission San Juan

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Getting there

Park Headquarter's is located 4 miles south of downtown San Antonio. The four mission sites lay as a chain south of downtown. Mission Concepción is 3 miles, Mission San José and the park visitor center is 6 miles south, Mission San Juan is 3 miles south of San José, and Mission Espada lays another mile beyond. Written directions and GPS addresses can be found at the link below.

Weather & when to go

Over the course of a year, the temperature typically varies from 40°F to 95°F and is rarely below 29°F or above 100°F. The warm season lasts from May through September with an average daily high temperature above 90°F and a low of 75°F. The cold season lasts from November through February with an average daily high below 68°F and an average low of 40°F. The relative humidity ranges from 40-80% over the course of the year, which can be very uncomfortable to many people.

Visitor center

Visitor Center at Mission San José — Open seven days a week from 9 am - 5 pm, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day — From downtown and the Alamo area: Travel south on South St. Mary’s St. Approximately one mile south of downtown, after passing beneath railroad tracks, South St. Mary’s becomes Roosevelt Ave. Continue on Roosevelt 4 miles to a large stone structure on your left: Mission San José. At the first stop light past the mission turn left onto New Napier Ave to parking lot.

Facilities on the park map

1 visitor information.

History

Opened

1983

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened