Ways We Help
Ways We Help

The San Antonio River Authority is meeting the challenge of keeping lives, property, and our natural environment safe and secure with comprehensive planning, precision protection, strategic partnerships, and community preparedness.
Along with maintaining over 40 dams and other flood control structures, the River Authority also advocates for development techniques designed to reduce runoff and improve water quality.

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While green infrastructure features are designed to perform nature-like functions to slow the amounts of sediment and bacteria from getting to creeks and rivers, there are simple ways YOU can help too!

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My River POV: Luis Garcia

July 9, 2025

South Texas Natives: Black-bellied Whistling Duck

July 2, 2025

Flow into Summer: Discover Your River during National Rivers Month

June 25, 2025

Don't Let Litter Trash Your River

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Guided Bike Rides – Mission Reach July

July 23, 2025

Nature Center Outdoor Adventures – Trueheart Ranch Nature Park

July 24, 2025

Cinema Nights at Branch River Park

July 25, 2025

Free Summer Music Series – Kenedy

July 26, 2025
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The San Antonio River Authority is inviting you to discover every facet of this gem’s green spaces, flowing waters, parks, trails, and cultural heritage.

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Enjoy the Parks of the San Antonio River

There is an emerald heart in South Texas that beats to a rhythm of exploration, tranquility and adventure. Your San Antonio River has that pulse, and the San Antonio River Authority is inviting you to discover every facet of this gem’s green spaces, flowing waters and cultural heritage.

Reservations

Planning a family cookout or a camping adventure, some San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) parks have select amenities that can be reserved. Pavilion reservations are popular at River Authority parks.

River Recreation

Health and well-being are important in everyone’s life and the parks and paddling trails that the River Authority operates are wonderful spaces to enjoy fun and relaxing opportunities for recreation.

New Park Master Plans

View our current park projects and read more about each project and details for the master plans.

Regional Parks Coordinating Council

RPCC serves as a comprehensive public participation group that reviews and provides input to the San Antonio River Basin Plan for Nature Based Park Resources.

Current Conditions

View our current conditions page to check water flow levels and any closures.

Regional Parks Coordinating Council

RPCC serves as a comprehensive public participation group that reviews and provides input to the San Antonio River Basin Plan for Nature Based Park Resources.

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Alerts

Graytown Park Parking Lot Construction Notice

June 30, 2025

Construction Timeline: April – October 2025 (estimated) Improvements are coming to Graytown Park! Parking lot construction will begin in April, and we appreciate your patience as we work to enhance the park for all visitors. Temporary Closures & Impacts:

Upper parking area, pavilion, and restrooms will be CLOSED during construction. Temporary restroom facilities will be provided.
Park and river access will be CLOSED Monday–Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM (no access during these hours).

We encourage visitors to plan accordingly and check back for updates as the project progresses. Thank you for your support! Stay Updated: Follow us on social media for the latest updates.

Trail Closure – San Pedro Creek Culture Park

June 30, 2025

* Trail temporarily closed from 5/1/2025 until 9/1/2025. Due to adjacent construction work, the San Pedro Creek Trail on the west side of the creek will be closed from the access point at W. Nueva Street to Dolorosa Street until further notice. Alternate route with ADA access is on the east side of the creek

San Pedro Creek Culture Park Trail Closure

Trail Closure at Myrtle St. Dead End

June 30, 2025

The trail between Myrtle St. and the newly constructed South Bridge at the Pearl District will be closed due to construction. Alternative pathways around the work area can be seen in the map below. We apologize for the inconvenience

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

June 30, 2025

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park. *Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages.

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.