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Robert L.B. Tobin Park

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Robert L.B. Tobin Park

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  • Location: San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States

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    June 7, 2024

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    The park is named after Robert L. B. Tobin, a local philanthropist who was known for his charitable giving to the arts. The park features unique Faux Bois picnic tables designed by artist Carlos Cortés. Faux Bois is a special type of concrete that is sculpted to look like natural elements such as wood, thatch, vines, and branches.
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