One in all San Antonio’s most nostalgic sights has new caretakers. Cool Crest Miniature Golf, the practically century-old landmark at 1402 Fredericksburg Rd. within the Deco District, has been acquired by Los Leones Ltd., the house owners of downtown’s Casa Rio and Schilo’s.
Cool Crest has been an Alamo Metropolis custom for nearly 100 years, first opening in 1929 and including a second course in 1959. Maria “Ria” Metzger and Harold Metzger ran the complicated for many years earlier than closing it in 2007. Brothers James, Albert, Phillip, and Mitchell Andry revived the idea in 2013, including the Metzger Biergarten in 2020.
Los Leones isn’t giving locals trigger to stress a few full transformation. The hospitality group plans to maintain the course’s nostalgic attraction whereas rolling out an up to date brand. A number of favorites from Schilo’s will even be launched to the meals menu.
A number of Schilo’s favourite might be added to the the Metzger Biergarten’s menu.Picture courtesy of Cool Crest Miniature Golf
“Some locations don’t simply belong in San Antonio, they’re San Antonio,” says Elizabeth Lyons Houston, vice chairman and co-owner of Los Leones Ltd, through a launch. “Our intention is straightforward: take nice care of it, shield what makes it particular, and ensure it’s ingrained in San Antonio’s historical past.”
The Andry household feels they’re in good arms, passing the beloved web site to a different long-established San Antonio household.
“Stewarding Cool Crest has been each a duty and a present,” says a household rep, including that the Los Leones’ “deep roots in San Antonio and a long time of hospitality expertise” give them confidence that the landmark will proceed serving the group for years to come back.
Cool Crest is at present on its annual winter hiatus, returning in March, however Los Leones has lots to maintain them busy through the downtime. The group is at present engaged on The Night time Heron, an upcoming bar perched above Casa Rio, set to debut by spring 2027.
