Howard W. Peak (December 31, 1948 – November 30, 2024) was an American politician who served as the mayor of San Antonio, Texas, from 1997 to 2001.

In 1975, he earned his Master of Arts degree in Urban Studies and Environmental Management from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Prior to entering San Antonio politics, Peak worked as an urban planner.

[3] During his tenure as mayor, Peak was responsible for the development of a system of greenway trails for the city,[4] which were named in his honor after he left office.

After leaving office, Peak spent his time on volunteer efforts in the city of San Antonio, including a project to create multi-use hiking and biking paths along the greenway trails.