The City of Leon Valley operates a Parks and Recreation activity.  This is a function of the Public Works Department.  They operate and maintain the 23-acre Raymond Rimkus Park that was established in 1978 with a grant from the Texas Parks Department.  The Park includes walking trails, basketball courts, soccer and softball fields, a picnic pavilion and picnic shelter and numerous shaded picnic tables.  The picnic shelter and pavilion are available for reservations by calling 684-1391.  Reservations for use of the field are also available.  The children’s playground is very popular with many families.  Two restrooms in the park are located along the trails.  A large parking area is provided to serve the public. The park is compliant with ADA requirements and is energy friendly as there are no lights in the Park.  The Park fields are watered by the use of Recycled water furnished by SAWS. 

Adjacent to the Raymond Rimkus Park is another 36 acre wooded site that has been leased to the Leon Valley Historical Society for preservation as a natural area in conjunction with their historic Huebner Home.  Mr. Huebner’s grave has been restored in this area overlooking his home.

Park operations and maintenance are a responsibility of the Public Works Department (210) 681-1232. The City Park Commission is appointed by the City Council to provide oversight and guidance regarding the park. They meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., generally at City Hall.

Eagle Scout candidates may find useful projects in the park.
Follow this link to the Raymond Rimkus Park Information Page

PARK BUCKS PROGRAM
 

PURPOSE
Leon Valley citizens can support Leon Valley Park development directly by contributing to the City of Leon Valley Park Bucks Program.

Individuals who receive a City of Leon Valley Water bill can voluntary elect to enroll in the Program.  The monthly contribution of one dollar ($1) which will is billed on the Water bill will be billed until the individual decides to elect out of the Program.  Monies collected through the City of Leon Valley Parks Buck Program will go to a Reserve Fund for City of Leon Valley Park improvements.  Projects funded from this Reserve would be clearly identified so the contributors to the fund would know where and how their contributions were spent.

Park improvement include landscaping, grading and seeding, trees and larger shrubs, benches, tables, play equipment, and other recreation amenities.

The Park improvements include those public owned and maintained park areas and those areas that provide connectivity via trails or infrastructure to public park system.

S.E.E.  IMPACT
Social Equity – Parks and open space is a public benefit. Every citizen can equally access and utilize public parks and open space.

Economic Development – Leon Valley’s parks and open space creates a destination for all community members located in the Northwest quadrant of Bexar County. Maintaining and expanding the current park system will continue to draw tax dollars to Leon Valley.

Environmental Sustainability – Leon Valley continues to be a steward of the environment, through conservation and preservation the City has promoted the protection of eco-systems, water quality and air quality.

FISCAL IMPACT
A Reserve Fund would be created for the City of Leon Valley Park Bucks Program to fund Park improvements for City of Leon Valley Park areas.

Individuals would need to elect to contribute one dollar ($1) monthly on their Water bill by submitting an election form. To discontinue the contribution, the individual would file a stop payment form.

For More information about this program please contact Yvonne Acuna at (210) 684-1391 xt. 224 or email y.acuna@leonvalleytexas.gov.

Leon Valley Swimming Pool

The City owns the junior size swimming pool located on Strawflower Road at the corner of Peachtree and Poss Roads.  The pool is leased out to the Leon Valley Community Association for management and operations during the May thru September swim season.  Membership is open to the public.  During the off-season, Public Works maintains the pool and the area in accordance with the requirements of the State.  A pool cover has been purchased for use in the winter to help in safety and maintenance.
www.leonvalleypool.com