Growing up on the Southeast Side made Victoria Zapata appreciate her culture and the nurturing community around her.
Brenda Bazán / San Antonio Report
The Where I Live series aims to showcase our diverse city and region by spotlighting its many vibrant neighborhoods. Each week a local resident invites us over and lets us in on what makes their neighborhood special. Have we been to your neighborhood yet?I was born and raised on the Southeast Side of San Antonio and am thankful to my parents for putting down roots in this neighborhood.
Growing up, our parents and other adults in the neighborhood always made sure the neighborhood children were safe while playing outside day and night. It felt as if my neighbors were all a big family, Everyone knew each other and looked out for one another. Living on the Southeast Side showed me the true definition of community.One of my favorite family activities when I was younger was when my mother would take me to the Mission Library. We would read books together or do crafts.
When the pandemic hit, my family and I took to biking at Stinson Bike and Hike Trail right in front of the Stinson Municipal Airport. The trail is beautiful and peaceful, and it was our getaway during those times. It is perfect for biking, taking a walk, and enjoying the outdoors. Espada Park was also one of our favorite local places to go when taking walks or fishing.
I’ve seen the Brooks area grow little by little over the years, and seeing where it is now brings me confidence in my community. The Southeast Side has come a long way, and I am proud of that. The appreciation for Latino culture has helped our community by providing creative space for Latino business owners to be authentic and feel comfortable in their community. It also makes me feel comfortable to express who I am.
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