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The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) serves a regional constituency and has a global impact through its Mission and Vision.

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Share your Story! Tell us what you love about your waterway by submitting your memories, stories, and traditions to Oral History Project.

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Help us achieve trash-free waters in the San Antonio River Basin. Take a part in helping keep area creeks and rivers clean by not littering and by picking up trash when they see it on the ground.

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Readers of the blog will learn about the River Authority parks and trails, flood management, Utilities services, river health, and sustainability efforts as well as education, events, and park programming opportunities.

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Concerned about litter and other pollutants in creeks and rivers within the San Antonio River Basin? Want to learn more and take action? Check out the various ways you can get involved at the San Antonio River Authority and Be River Proud.

Events Calendar

Alerts

Parks Notice – Confluence Park

May 5, 2025
The parking lot at Confluence Park will be closed the morning of May 8th for maintenance. Work is expected to take place between 6:30 and 9:30 am. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.

Trail Closure – San Pedro Creek Culture Park

April 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 creekSan Pedro Creek Culture Park Trail Closure

Trail Closure: Museum Reach at Pearl

April 29, 2025
* Trail temporarily closed from 2/3/2025 until 5/16/2025. * For southbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river and utilize the Hotel Emma bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Access to the east side river trail via the elevator or stairs. * For northbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river trail at the south bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Continue north through Pearl towards Hotel Emma. The west & east side river trail accessible via the Hotel Emma bridge. North Bridge West Landing & Stairs Trail Closure Map  

Graytown Park Parking Lot Construction Notice 

April 22, 2025
Construction Timeline: April – October 2024 (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.

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

March 6, 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.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

November 20, 2024
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.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

May 6, 2024
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. 
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