Independence Park is located off of Highway 183 on the banks of the Guadalupe River. This park includes three covered pavilions, little league fields, softball/baseball fields, soccer fields, basketball court, volleyball courts, swimming pool, a 21-site RV Park, show barn, rodeo arena, a 2.35 mile hike and bike trail and scenic views of the Guadalupe River. The park also hosts an attractive 9-hole golf course.

The upper park includes the rodeo arena and show barn, ball fields, playground, two pavilions, swimming pool, volleyball and basketball courts, picnic tables, BBQ pits and restrooms. The baseball fields are home to the Gonzales Little League.


The lower section of the park, known as the “Brickyard,” includes a pavilion, playground, picnic tables, BBQ pits, a scenic river outlook, restrooms, hike and bike trail and excellent fishing along the Guadalupe River.