Area Attractions

Recreation abounds in the Bulverde/Spring Branch area, affording residents and visitors opportunities for adventure and fun. There are state parks nearby and the Guadalupe River runs right through Spring Branch. Hunting is a favorite sport in the Texas Hill Country. Golf is abundant in the area. Fishing and skiing are popular on Canyon Lake. Also, the number one tourist destination in Texas, San Antonio, is only 20 minutes away.

Some of the more important area attractions include:

Guadalupe River State Park

The park is located at 3350 Park Rd. 31, off State Hwy 46. One of the state's most beautiful State Parks is located along the boundary of Comal and Kendall coun­ties. The park has 4 miles along the Guadalupe River frontage.  Park visitors may enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including canoeing, fishing, swimming, tubing, picnicking, hiking, and camping. Call 830-438-2656        

Honey Creek State Natural Area

This area is located inside of Guadalupe River State Park at 3350 Park Rd. 31, off State Hwy. 46. HCSNA is 2294 acres located in Western Comal County. Entry into Honey Creek is for guided tours only. The diverse geol­ogy, flora, and fauna make Honey Creek a special place for all visitors using 2 miles of nature/interpretive trails. The Saturday morning walking tour begins at 9am. Call 830-438-2656 in advance.

Upper Guadalupe River

The Upper Guadalupe River, from the Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake is a favorite for canoeing, tubing and fishing.  There are a number of canoeing and tubing businesses in this stretch of the Guadalupe River.

Cycling and Running

Many of the roads in the Bulverde/Spring Branch area are favorites for cycling and running enthusiasts.  The hilly terrain with great views of the wildflowers in the spring and the numerous live oaks and other trees makes for a very enjoyable ride.

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History of Bulverde

 This “hub” location is not without history: the founding of  Fredericksburg in 1846 necessitated a road to connect it with New Braunfels, founded in 1843. This road took a route that bypassed the more difficult paths to the North and went through what is now downtown Bulverde, popularly called "The Village" which is located on Bulverde Road just West of 281 (1863/Bulverde exit off 281).

Bulverde was founded in 1850 as a stopping point for travelers and called the Pieper Settlement. The present day name was taken from the local post office which was founded in 1880 and named for Luciano Bulverdo, an early land owner. The population was one hundred in 1940. In 1947 the Herrera, Ufnau, Honey Creek. Mustang Hill and Green Hill School Districts were consolidated into the Bulverde School District and had an enrollment of fifty two.

The original store in Bulverde was built on the site occupied by Sweet's Store around 1873 and in 1956 was purchased by the Wood Family who continue to own the location today. The original building, was destroyed by fire in 1969. This site has been continuous operation for over 125 years.

The area was originally home to many American Indian tribes, including the Lipan, Tonkawa, Karankawa and Waco tribes. Arrow heads, including one known as the Bulverde Point can still be found in the hills surrounding the area.

Popular today for the local spirit born from those early pioneer beginnings and quaint, historical sites, the area has continued to attract more and more people and businesses looking to escape the compact, hustle-bustle of the city. Most residents prefer to shop and find entertainment in their community surrounded by the quiet gentleness that only the Bulverde/Spring Branch area can offer.

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History of Spring Branch

Parks

Jumbo Evans Sports Park, a Comal County Park, is located just north of the Spring Branch Post Office, on the west side of US Hwy 281 North.  The park and sports fields are

open to the public.  The park has a Master Plan to add additional sports fields and other features in the near future.  Current has facilities for soccer, football, baseball and

softball with concession areas and restrooms.  An area has been dedicated for the Spring Branch Tennis Center.  

Bulverde Community Park is still in the planning and development stage and has just opened for limited public use. Bulverde Park is located just to the south of the Bulverde Post Office on Bulverde Road.

Canyon Lake, just to the east of the Bulverde/Spring Branch Area, has numerous facilities. Information on public fishing access is available at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fish/infish/lakes/canyon/lake_id.htm.  Canyon Lake, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, information in general is available at http://swf67.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/canyon/homepage.htm.  Detailed information on the eight public parks operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers is available at

http://swf67.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/canyon/Recreation/Parks/Corpsparks.asp

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