Councilmember Jalen McKee-Rodriguez marked the grand re-opening of Healy Murphy Park on October 7, 2025. The project was funded through the 2023 District 2 Capital Improvement Program.
The park has been transformed into San Antonio’s first street art park. This initiative was a joint effort involving the District 2 Office, the Parks & Recreation Department, the Arts & Culture Department, and the San Antonio Street Art Initiative (SASA). SASA played a key role in the park’s design and managed the artist selection process under a Memorandum of Understanding with the city departments.
“Healy Murphy Park’s transformation is a testament to what’s possible when art, community, and public space come together,” said Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez. “This park isn’t just a place to gather, but a living canvas that reflects the creativity, resilience, and beauty of our Eastside. I’m proud that District 2 continues to lead in redefining what public spaces can be when we invest in people and imagination.”
The park now features ten original murals by ten artists. Among them are District 2 artists Manola and Maria, Scotch!, Kat Cadena, Mauro de la Tierra, and Angelica Sanchez (Myth), as well as San Antonio locals Josiah Harris, Ana Hernandez-Burwell, Alannah Tiller, Albert Gonzalez, and Deleted.
“This has been a labor of love years in the making. I’m deeply grateful to the San Antonio Street Art Initiative, our District 2 community, and every artist who helped turn this vision into reality,” McKee-Rodriguez added. “Together, we’ve created something bold, beautiful, and uniquely ours, a park that tells our story through art.”
Healy Murphy Park was originally established in the 1970s and has served as a gathering place for Eastside residents. The recent redesign includes new lighting and landscaping, with street art integrated as a central feature for the first time in a City of San Antonio park.
The reopening is part of the councilmember’s larger plan to develop five new parks in District 2. Village Row Park was completed in 2023. Additional funding from the Inner City TIRZ and future Capital Improvement Programs has been allocated for more parks throughout the district. These efforts aim to increase access to art, green spaces, and community amenities for residents.
