Voelker Park is part of the San Antonio Greenways development project which aims to connect the various parks throughout the city by utilizing the greenbelts that flow along 100 year flood plains. Recalling its his- tory as a farm, once owned by the Voelker family, the park aims to become a bastian of wildflower preserva- tion and wildlife care.

The new visitor center will invite guests to explore the various trails that meander through the live oak forest to the central fields and meadows that hide from the suburban development surrounding the park. The form of the building slices into the hillside beside the ad- jacent creek, where programming is suspended from the conrete spine. Cantilevering from the spine, gallery space and reception areas hang over the creek edge,

blurring the line between park and shore. Restroom facilities and offices for the park rangers are housed along the spine structure. At ground level, educational facilities and a full kitchen is avaliable to rent and utilize for various occasions.

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Community gardens are planned to be integrated into the grounds between the parking lot and the entrance, ensuring that today’s youth do not forget the impor- tance of the environment. Like a little Texas gem, the visitor center will ensure the growth of the park and the surrounding community.