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Nestled just four miles north of Downtown San Antonio, Texas, Olmos Park is a small city renowned for its sense of community and rich history.

 Tuesday, July 4th        8:45 a.m. --  Gather at Alameda Circle 9:15 a.m. --  Parade begins  Everyone is...

Celebrating Independence Day in Alamo Heights The Alamo Heights Fourth of July Parade is a beloved neighborhood parade that has been a tradition for...

"Olmos Dam, San Antonio, Texas" by Boston Public Library is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Olmos Park, Texas, is a city located in Bexar County, United...

Be a part of the 5th Annual AH09 5K Fun Run on Saturday, April 15th,  This year will be the first year a pet adoption will be hosted...

Olmos Park neighbor and founding owner of Britton Orthodontics, DR. BLOYCE BRITTON, will be featured guest speaker at Olmos Park Youth Commission’s...

News STUDENT VISIONARIES OF THE YEAR: OPYC members and Alamo Heights High School students, Avery Kieschnick.and Rafael Mendible-Diaz are nominated...

PROJECT GOAL TO HELP BEAUTIFY OLMOS PARK ENTRANCE OPYC member, Meade Flavin, has proposed building a custom limestone planter around the Olmos Park...

Need an excuse to order out? Heading for lunch or dinner out? Order from Corner Bakery at The Quarry, TODAY (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)Continue...

NOV. 27: Official Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Alameda Circle! Sunday, Nov. 27, 4:30-5:30pm City of Olmos Park Mayor Deanna Rickabaugh along with...

Get Ready For The Holidays with Poinsettias! Olmos Park Youth Commission’s Annual Poinsettia Sale Happening NOW! These vibrant beautiful poinsettias...

Monday, Nov. 21 11-12pm Participate in OPYC’s Annual Giving Thanks Potluck is Monday, Nov. 21 for Olmos Park first responders, police, fire, city...

Saturday, Nov. 19 10am-11am Volunteer to help place lights on tree trunks, fountain and iron pavilion at Alameda Circle. Special thanks to Jackson...

Thank you for your membership! If you joined or renewed prior to April 1, it’s time to renew your membership for the 2022/2023 year. WeContinue...

This year’s pumpkin carving is presented by Olmos Park Youth Commission. The event will take place at Olmos Park’s Alameda Circle on Sunday, Oct....

PART TIME HELP NEEDED AT JOYEUX HOME DECOR JOYEUX HOME DECOR located at 5007 McCullough Ave has reached out to Olmos Park Youth Commission for teens...

Earn an hour of service every time you attend either an Olmos Park City Council meeting (3rd Wednesday of each month @ 6pm), or Olmos Park Economic...

Members of Olmos Park Youth Commission are coming together to launch OPYC’s 2nd annual Sports Equipment Collection Drive benefiting Boys &...

Drive Thru Zoo is BACK at the San Antonio Zoo!

WHAT: Landa Gardens May Month Celebration. Coppini Academy of Fine Arts is hosting a fun kid-friendly Plein-Air arts activity and need teens to...

2nd ANNUAL COLLEGE BOWL Due to several scheduling conflicts happening this Sunday, May 1, this event has been cancelled. Please check back here for...

OLMOS PARK IS HAVING AN ELECTION NOW THRU MAY 7! OPYC members! Are your 18 years old? Register to vote now! The next City General ElectionContinue...

Early voting at City Hall begins on Monday, April 25th through May 3rd

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Produced by Olmos Park Youth Commission in partnership with San Antonio Parks & Recreation    EARTH DAY CLEAN UPSUNDAY, APRIL 24,...

EARN SERVICE HOURS by removing the colorful Fiesta Ribbons that hang from lightpoles throughout our neighborhood now through April 16-17 and...

**FINAL DAY TO ACCEPT CLOTHING DONATIONS! Put a bag of coats, sweaters, shirts, pants, and shorts that you no longer want or fit and...

The City of Olmos Park follows SAWS watering restrictions, SAWS has declared Stage 1 watering restrictions effective today (March 10th, 2022). When...

Species once thought to be extinct are receiving another chance at survival After breeding critically endangered Puerto Rican Crested...

The City of Olmos Park General Election will take place on May 7, 2022 for the election of Mayor, City Council Place #4 and City Council Place #5.  ...

Olmos Park Sip & Shop, a shop local initiative promoting Olmos Park businesses, is happening Saturday, December 11th and Sunday, December 12th...

When decorating follow these tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Keep potentially poisonous plants – mistletoe, holly...

Please help the Police Department help you. No municipality, county or community is immune from criminal activity. Going out of town or on vacation?...

San Antonio Zoo is working on phase 1 of a long-term master plan to improve the zoo’s infrastructure, ADA accommodations, safety, and ease of use...

San Antonio Zoo® is proud to announce the hatching of 10 Komodo dragons. The hatchings occurred between October 17 and October 27, hatching two...

POINSETTIA SALE!  NOW THROUGH NOV. 24   OPYC is helping Olmos Park families and friends get ready for the holidays with our first ever...

Annual OPYC “Giving Thanks” Potluck & Launch of Annual OPYC Toy Drive! WHEN: Monday, Nov. 22, 11am-12pm WHERE: Olmos Park Fire Department WHY:...

National Take Back On Saturday, October 23rd, the Police Department will be accepting expired, unused and unwanted prescription or over the counter...

Olmos Park Youth Commission is excited to have neighbors Emily and Martin Strayer, two accomplished and award-winning musicians, speak at OPYC’s...

Olmos Park Youth Commission is once again supporting the annual pumpkin carving taking place at Alameda Circle on Sunday, Oct. 24 12pm-5pm. As in...

The Olmos Park Police Department is pleased and excited to announce that the department was recently recognized as a recipient of the Texas...

Since the organization’s launch in 2018, members have gathered with local leaders residing in Olmos Park, attended meetings at city hall, helped...

Deadline for applications is Aug. 29 We are seeking new members for Olmos Park Youth Commission’s youth board (ages 15-19). OPYC youth board is...

Hang Patriotic Ribbons on Your Street! SERVICE TASKS: Pick Up Ribbons Starting at 107 Paseo Encinal  You do not have to be an OPYC memberContinue...

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY United Way’s 7th Annual Shoe box Project Now through June 1 OPYC members! Please donate shoeboxes filled with everyday...

SCHOOL IS OVER THIS WEEK! Please donate your new or used books and earn service hours! Donate any gently used or new chapter books. (PleaseContinue...

EVERYONE IS WELCOME Vintage cars, bikes, scooters, pets on leashes, strollersDRESS IN RED, WHITE & BLUE CONTEST FOR BEST PATRIOTIC MASK...

The Combined PTO/PTSO President's Council is hosting an online  forum for the candidates running for a seat on the AHISD School Board of...

OPYC’s Enterprise committee is forging ahead on its 2nd annual “Summer Jobs for Teens” initiative. OPYC is reaching out to businesses to identify...

Community Building Initiative   Email or text your snow selfies, snow angels, photos of pets, street signs, or iconic Olmos Park images that capture...

On behalf of OPYC’s youth and philanthropy board members, happy new year! Check out our “work-in-progress” snapshot of activities below . Some...

For Celia DeLeon, selection as Olmos Park City Manager in 2013 was the next step on a ladder she’d been climbing for nearly thirty years. One might...

Olmos Park Sip & Shop happening OVER TWO WEEKENDS! (Dec 5-6 and Dec 12-13) The McCullough Avenue shopping district is growing with couture and...

Olmos Park Youth Commission focuses on the core values of leadership, citizenship, service, community building and enterprise. This season’s...

Benefiting Olmos Park Fire, Police and city staffworking this Thanksgiving.Earn 2 service hours when you donate a dish! 3rd  ANNUAL OPYC GIVING...

DECORATE CITY HALLCHRISTMAS TREE! 5 Olmos Park Youth Commission members are invited to help decorate Olmos Park City Hall’s Christmas Tree! Tree and...

Make An Ornament for Olmos Park’s City Hall Christmas Tree! GET CREATIVE!    EARN 2 SERVICE HOURS (Up To 6 Hours)for making a handmade...

Olmos Park Youth Commission (OYPC) expanded its youth board from four members (since its launch in 2018) to ten members as it embarks on its fall...