Park Closure: Safety Notice
June 5, 2026
Safety Notice: The Lower River Access areas at Helton Nature Park and Graytown Park have been closed due to rising waters and potential flood risk.
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Safety Notice: The Lower River Access areas at Helton Nature Park and Graytown Park have been closed due to rising waters and potential flood risk.
Camino Coahuilteca and Riverfront Parkway are closed due to rising water. Please use caution around the area.
Rain is in the forecast for our are starting Tuesday, June 2 until later this week. Heavy rains in short time spans may result in high water on roads and temporary closures at low water crossings.
Before heading out, residents are encouraged to check SARiverFlood.org or their local county flood website for real‑time roadway conditions:
These sites provide up‑to‑date information from flood‑monitoring sensors across the region. Real‑time updates are available 24/7 to help you stay informed as conditions change.
Please use caution when traveling and plan routes accordingly.
The east bank trail along San Pedro Creek will be temporarily closed between the upper trail at Cameron St. and the lower trail at two access points.
Closure details:
Please follow posted signage and plan alternate routes. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed.
Stream is temporarily unavailable due to maintenance. We appreciate your understanding.
Maintenance work will be done in Calder Alley starting Wednesday, September 18, 2025.
We appreciate your patience as we continue to maintain and improve San Pedro Creek for all to enjoy!
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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