Discover Leon Valley
5 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Steurenthaler-Silo Park
A compact urban park centered on repurposed concrete silos—strong graphic shapes, weathered textures and bold murals make it ideal for architectural and street-style shots. Best at golden hour or blue hour for dramatic side-lighting and contrast; weeknights and mornings are quieter. Street parking along Huebner Rd; no entry fee. Easy walkable layout with accessible paths; observe local residents and events for candid interaction shots.
Park
Small neighborhood park offering open lawns, mature shade trees and walking paths—good for intimate landscape, nature and golden-hour shots. Easy access off Poss Rd with on-site parking and no entry fee; paths are walkable and generally accessible. Visit at sunrise or late afternoon for soft side-light and long shadows; spring brings wildflowers and greener foliage. Weekday mornings are least crowded.
Huebner-Onion Homestead
Small historic homestead with a weathered farmhouse, outbuildings and mature live oaks — good for intimate architectural details, rustic textures and low-angle landscape shots. Visit golden hour or blue hour for warm light and long shadows. Accessible from Bandera Rd with roadside parking; confirm public access/hours before shooting.
Huebner Onion Natural Area Park
A small urban preserve with native grasses, oaks and seasonal wildflowers—good for intimate landscapes, birding and nature details. Best at sunrise or late afternoon for warm side-light and long shadows; spring brings peak blooms and migratory birds. Easy, free entry with limited roadside parking; trails are short and mostly flat—suitable for quick visits or a half-day shoot.
Raymond Rimkus Park
Small suburban park with shady mature trees, open lawns, walking paths and neighborhood ponds — good for intimate nature scenes, tree-canopy compositions, seasonal light and local birdlife. Easy street parking and accessible paths; no entry fee. Visit at golden hour or after light rain for saturated colors; weekdays are quieter.