Friedrich Wilderness Park

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History

Norma Friedrich Ward donated Script error: No such module "convert". of land to San Antonio, Texas, for use as a public park. Additional land was donated by Wilbur Matthews and Glen Martin. The park was developed with monies from Ms Ward and a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The park opened in 1978.[3]

Notable features

Endangered bird

One endangered bird, the golden-cheeked warbler spends summer in the park.

Topography

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Fall colors of Friedrich Wilderness Park. Black Hill (Government Canyon State Natural Area) is on the horizon.

The park is in the transition zone between the flat South Texas region and the Texas Hill Country. The parking lot is at Script error: No such module "convert". elevation above sea level and Script error: No such module "convert". above the San Antonio River in Downtown San Antonio.

The highest hill in the park is Script error: No such module "convert". higher (1425 feet above sea level). The skyscrapers of Downtown San Antonio can be seen from the highest points in the park.

See also

References

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External links

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