Park Closures
The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is taking additional safety measures to reduce crowds and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) during the July 4th Weekend. Hike and bike trails along the Museum Reach and Mission Reach sections of the San Antonio River Walk as well as the San Pedro Creek Culture Park remain open for recreational use. Mask wearing and social distancing are strongly encouraged while on the trails. The paddling trails along the King William and Mission Reach sections of the San Antonio River Walk also remain open for use with personal paddling equipment. However, from the morning of Friday, July 3 through the morning of Monday, July 6, the River Authority will CLOSE some large gathering areas in its parks along the river and some parks will CLOSE entirely. Following the July 4th weekend, River Authority parks and amenities impacted by this temporary closure will re-open as an outdoor resource for the community to use while still practicing social distancing.
In Bexar County, the temporary closures impact:
- Confluence Park (310 W. Mitchell St.)
- Portions of the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River Walk
- Pavilion along the river near Roosevelt Park
- Concepción Portal and adjoining green space near Concepción Park
- Pavilion along the river between Theo Ave. and Mission Rd.
- Pavilion at Mission Rd.
- Pavilion along the river between Mission Rd. and Roosevelt Ave.
- Pavilion along the river near Padre Park
- Mission Parkway from SE Military to Villamain, including Espada Park, Acequia Park, and the Acequia Pavilion
- Pavilion along the river at Camino Coahuilteca near Mission Espada
- River Crossing Park (6890 South Loop 1604 E.)
In Wilson County, the temporary closures impact:
- Graytown Park on the San Antonio River (1239 CR 125)
- John William Helton San Antonio River Nature Park (15662 FM 775)
