It was all a part of Parking Day, a global art project that encourages artists to transform parking spaces and sidewalks.

Thanks to National Parking Day, about a dozen parking spaces were turned into mini parks. "We kind of go about our days and we get busy and like you see the busy street, people just walking by ...

SAN ANTONIO – Houston Street parking meter spaces will be transformed this week to celebrate International Park(ing) Day and create temporary green spaces for San Antonians and visitors to enjoy.