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After a rainy start to summer, the River Authority’s River Warriors had their hands full. From trash cleanups to invasive species removal, we have been loving our river all summer
Have you ever seen the kayak chutes along the San Antonio River’s Mission Reach? Photo Credit: Karyn Robinson Garcia – River Click Photo Contest 2024 These channels not only help
What’s the wildest thing about the animals in the San Antonio River Basin? Well, they’re wildlife! Wildlife is a term referring to animals (or plants) that are neither domesticated nor
Photo Credit: Adam Jackson (iNaturalist CCO) Have you ever been walking along the San Antonio River and heard whimsical whistling? You might have encountered the beloved Black-bellied Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna
When was the last time you saw a firefly? Were fireflies more abundant when you were younger, but maybe now you can’t remember the last time you saw them? Typically
April was an exciting month for community members all throughout the San Antonio River Watershed. The River Authority invited several companies to join in keeping our creeks and rivers safe,
The San Antonio River flows through the heart of the city, weaving together urban landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and our collective responsibility to preserve it. Our river carries not just water
Did you know that April is designated as National Native Plant Month? Texas has over 5,000 native plant species, which can be found in incredibly diverse habitats throughout the state.
What do lizards, moth cocoons, heritage trees, bats, and raccoon prints have in common? They were all observed during the San Antonio River Basin Bioblitz this year at Hendrick Arnold
* Trail temporarily closed from 5/1/2025 until 10/31/2025.
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
August 4–15 Confluence Park will be undergoing regular maintenance, including improved solutions for the permeable parking lot surface to better collect rainwater, and resealing the iconic pavilion petals. Please note: Parking lots will be closed during this time. (Including during Sunday Yoga @mobileom) We appreciate your patience as we care for this special place!
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:
We encourage visitors to plan accordingly and check back for updates as the project progresses. Thank you for your support!
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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.
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.
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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