The Bosque – Free (and almost free) fun in San Angelo, Texas
Whether you are in San Angelo Texas for a night or for a week, you’ll want to put The Bosque on your list of things to do. This lovely spot overlooking the Concho River has photo opportunities, places to sit and relax and best of all, places for kids to run around and burn off energy after a long car ride. There’s lots of fun in San Angelo Texas but The Bosque was our favorite place to hang out in this charming city.
This post was a part of a sponsored trip to San Angelo, Texas. The partnership included lodging, food & beverage, and compensation for the event. The opinions reflected are honest and unbiased based upon the individual blogger’s experience.
The Bosque – Free (and almost free) fun in San Angelo, Texas
There are lots of things to do in San Angelo and you’ll find many of them at The Bosque. Photo Credit: Jill Robbins
Location, Location, Location:
The Bosque is located just off downtown San Angelo – and really, everything in the city of San Angelo is pretty easy to get to from any place in the city. The Bosque is a lovely, scenic place to do something (or do nothing) when you’re visiting San Angelo.
The address is 330 S Irving St, San Angelo, TX 76903. The Bosque is open Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 – 9:00 and Saturdays from 12:00 – 9:00. The Bosque is closed Sundays and Mondays. Parking is FREE.
The Bosque contains many free and low-cost activities for families visiting San Angelo. The Bosque is a public park and receives funding through the city’s parks and recreation department. It’s tranquil, fun, and totally Instagram-worthy. You can spend an entire afternoon or just a couple of hours – totally up to you. There are lots of activities to choose from that will work with even the smallest budget.
The Bosque is free to enter…you can enjoy the park, strolling along the river walk and many of the activities for no cost.
There are a few activities that require fees but most are super reasonable.
Giant game of chess anyone? This is completely free for visitor to The Bosque
Photo credit: Jill Robbins
Things to do at The Bosque
Paddle boats are rented on a half-hour basis. Boats can seat up to four people but only two can work the paddles. I think 30 minutes is a good amount of time to explore the area along the Concho river designated for the paddle boats. It’s an inexpensive activity, so extending it for another half hour probably won’t break the bank.
Our kids loved the paddleboats…probably because they weren’t working the pedals! Photo credit: Jill Robbins
We found the paddle boats to be a fun time. They have a canopy which (slightly) helps keep the Texas sun from totally melting you and the life jackets are included in the experience.
The mini-golf course at the Bosque includes 18 challenging holes. Most of the course is in the full sun, so if you’re playing during the heat of the summer day, make sure you have water, sunscreen and a hat.
The mini-golf course is super fun but it’s also super in the sun, so wear a hat! Photo credit: Jill Robbins
How much does it cost to go to The Bosque?
Entrance into the park itself is free as is the parking. The paddle boats cost $10.50 for 30 minutes. The pricing is per boat and each boat can seat four people.
There are various prices available for mini golf:
- 1-game ticket: $5.50 per person ages 6 and older, $3 for children 5 and younger
- 2-game ticket: $8.50 per person
- 3-game ticket: $9.50 per person
- 12-game ticket: $38 (This ticket may be shared. Unused games never expire.)
Military and seniors get 20 percent off. Pro tip: When you’re in San Angelo, ask for a military discount wherever you go, even if there is not one posted. San Angelo is a very military town. Also, make sure you take cash! No credit cards are accepted at The Bosque.
Sand volleyball, washer pitching, over-sized chess and concessions are available as well as this sweet photo opp:
Where else are you going to find THIS? There are so many pieces of art in unusual places in San Angelo…this is only one. Photo credit: Jill Robbins
What to check out nearby The Bosque
I think you can spend as much or as little time as you like at The Bosque. If you take a walk along the Concho River behind the visitor’s center, you’ll find two more mosaic tiled vehicles – one VW bug and another truck. If you have little ones, check out Kids Kingdom, which is a completely free playground/park that has plenty of shaded seating for parents. This area is about a half mile from The Bosque, so if you fancy stretching your legs and checking out more of the scenic River Walk, this is a fun little side outing.
Kids Kingdom playground offers more free fun in San Angelo. Photo credit: Jill Robbins
Be sure to check out the nearby ice cream shop The Latest Scoop. A cool treat is a perfect top off to family fun at The Bosque and their ice cream is the absolute best in Texas. But shhh! Don’t tell a certain little creamery in Brenham that!
Want more info on my family’s adventures in San Angelo? Click HERE and also be sure to visit the city’s website for even more information on activities.
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