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Basin Meditation

Your source of river relaxation

Unload the weight of the workday. Shake off the scroll-induced stress. If you don’t have the time to drop what you’re doing and go outside right now, at least take a moment to enjoy the sights and sounds of our river way—right from your phone or computer.

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Turn off your mind, relax, and let your thoughts float away — Basin Meditation brings the sights and sounds of the San Antonio River Basin right to your device.

The San Antonio River Authority is a tax-funded organization committed to providing “safe, clean, and enjoyable” rivers and creeks for over 80 years. It’s spearheaded partnerships, research initiatives, and projects that integrate public health with ecosystems and sustainability with economic development. The San Antonio River Authority’s jurisdiction covers over 3,500 square miles in South Texas and includes Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties.

                     

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Basin Meditation - Your Source of River Relaxation

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Some content may feature non-native plant or animal life. This is a naturally occurring part of our river basin. The River Authority has processes in place to mitigate non-native species throughout the river basin.

                     

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Alerts

Confluence Park

August 24, 2026
The bottle filler on the water fountain at Confluence Park is down for maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Intermittent Trail Delays Near Echo Bridge

August 24, 2026
Trail users may experience intermittent delays near Echo Bridge along the Mission Reach on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while CPS Energy contractors perform overhead utility work. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be temporarily stopped at times for safety as crews pull utility lines across the river. Traffic control personnel and law enforcement officers will be on site to assist trail users. Please use caution and follow all posted signage and directions from staff.

Confluence Park – Wasp Nest

August 24, 2026
Active wasp nests have been reported near the pavilion at Confluence Park. Visitors are encouraged to use caution and avoid disturbing vegetation in the area while staff assess the situation. Thank you for your cooperation.  

Parks Alert: Helton Nature Park

August 21, 2026
Helton Nature Park will be closed beginning on August 26th through August 28th due to paving and seal coat work at the park. We apologize for the inconvenience.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

June 30, 2025
Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

June 30, 2025
NOTICE: HWY 59 Landing Site Closed Due to TxDOT construction on the HWY 59 Bridge, the HWY 59 landing site is closed until further notice. However, the Goliad Paddling Trail remains open, and paddlers can still access the river at the Riverdale, Ferry Street, and Goliad State Park landings. Please plan accordingly and check back for updates.
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