Shiner, Texas

Welhausen
Park

The center of town — and the heart of the community.

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A community park that takes center stage in the heart of Shiner, Texas — with heritage oak trees, historic monuments, a beloved playground, and the kind of gathering place every small town deserves.

What's Here

Everything a great park
should be.

Children playing on the swings at Welhausen Park

Shiner Parks

Sit under heritage treaty oak trees while the kids enjoy a large, well-maintained playground. Benches, a gazebo, and picnic tables round out the amenities at this beloved park.

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Historic howitzer cannon on display at Welhausen Park

Historic Monuments

Welhausen Park features a series of plaques, monuments, and historical markers — including a howitzer cannon on display and a time capsule buried on-site.

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Aerial view of Welhausen Park in downtown Shiner, Texas

Park Events

Walk or bring your car — parking is always free. Year-round events include the beloved Christmas in the Park, held the first Thursday of every December.

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Downtown Shiner, Texas

A small town with a
big sense of community.

"Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own."

— Charles Dickens

What Visitors Say

The park, in their words.

★★★★★

We love being located just across the street from Welhausen Park. Our guests always enjoy walking there, especially those with pets.

The Shiner Country Inn
★★★★★

What an incredible asset for the city of Shiner. Welhausen Park is everything you want a park to be — and nothing you don't.

A Local Realtor
★★★★★

Such a beautiful, historic park! Carefully planned with playgrounds, monuments, a giant cannon, and a stunning grandstand gazebo.

A Shiner Visitor

Find Us in Shiner

Welhausen Park

Shiner, Texas 77984

Parking is always free.
Open daily — dawn to dusk.

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