Potranco & 1604 Part II (San Antonio, Spring: tornadoes, flooding, winters)

[txcurious]

Thanks for all the info. Another question. My family visited SA last summer. We stayed with my cousins, but because it was dreadfully hot, we weren't able to enjoy the out doors much until after 8pm. What do young families do during the summer when the temperature is so high. We did visit the Alamo, the caverns, etc, but on a day to day bases, what is there to do to stay cool and not confined to your home? Thanks again!

[Steel Man]

Originally Posted by CA Alan

Could you reference a couple of streets in the neighborhood so I could find the area on zillow? I'd love to have a few more options.

All the streets off of Military Drive West outside Loop 1604 just past the clock tower (apartments are NOT part of Westcreek) as well as Westcreek Oaks Drive. All the areas have a "village" name on a marker.

[The Black Irish]

I was born and raised in San Antonio and honestly you just get used to it. We spend a lot of time at pools, local rivers for tubing, Schiltterbahn (spelling?), lakes, etc. Somedays though we go hideout in a movie theatre or mall just to get in some A/C. I would also get tint on your windows if you do not already have some applied. In TX it has to be a certain percentage, but I am not sure the number. Those are things off the top of my head. I am sure there a hundreds of more things to consider. And this area off 1604/Potranco is pretty nice. Let us see who is the first to disagree with me???

[Readerfeeder]

I've been here six years this month and I just can't get "used to it". This summer, in particular, the hummidity is horrible. I do think SA is lacking for things to do inside with smaller kids. The places you listed for water activities are a drive away, which is hard when you have afternoon naps and such to consider. When my grandkids are here, we try to find a story hour and go for ice cream, but other than that...maybe I've missed something.

[mamatotex97]

those with small children can also benefit from Morgans wonderland. Yes it's a special needs park but for lil ones there is plenty to do and even some a/c.
NISD and NEISD both have pools open to the public for swimming.
Plenty of libraries for story time.
Heaven knows we have plenty of malls and restaurants.
Get a sea world pass.

Yes it's hot, but this is Texas so no matter where you live in this state you cannot get around it.

[txcurious]

Great info, are there indoor play areas in the mall? We live in NY. And when it's cold and snowing, we take our son to the mall. They have a play area where kids can climb and slide and run around. As far as real estate, what are your thoughts about building new vs buying resale in the far west side?

[The Black Irish]

FYI- the Gold's Gym is supposed to be opening by the end of August.

[The Black Irish]

Originally Posted by txcurious

Great info, are there indoor play areas in the mall? We live in NY. And when it's cold and snowing, we take our son to the mall. They have a play area where kids can climb and slide and run around. As far as real estate, what are your thoughts about building new vs buying resale in the far west side?

The Witte Museum and SA Children's Museum could be an option. The Witte has tons of activities geared towards young folks.

[txcurious]

Thanks! Other than heat, what is the weather like during the rest of the year? This area is not a tornado area right? How about the flooding? Far west side have any issues?

[Readerfeeder]

In six years, I've seen it all...droughts, flooding, tornadoes...but they are the exception, not the rule. A few months before we moved here, there was even a brief ice event for a day in January 2007. Generally speaking, it's three months of warm/cool (if you're lucky), three months of warmer, and six months of just plain hot.