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Your 2025 Holiday Glow-Up: San Antonio River Edition

The holiday season is here, and the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) invites you to celebrate along the sparkling San Antonio River with a variety of magical holiday activities

My River POV: Michael Gramley

What inspired you to pursue a career focused on river recreation and stewardship? Since I got out of college, I’ve always worked near water. I worked for the Georgia Aquarium

Race the River 2025: A Year in Motion

What a year it’s been on the water! The 2025 Race the River Paddling Race Series, hosted by the San Antonio River Authority, in partnership with the San Antonio River

Protect the River, Celebrate the Season: HHW Collections & Fall Festival Ahead!

It’s official—Fall 2025 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events are on the calendar! In partnership with local organizations, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) hosts six free household hazardous

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Returns to the San Antonio River Basin This Fall

This piece is co-contributed by Sara Ramirez at the San Antonio River Foundation (River Foundation), the San Antonio River Authority’s nonprofit partner. Established in 2003, the River Foundation supports scientific

From Campfires to Canoes: Your Fall River Adventure Guide

Welcome back to the Happy Trails Blog Series! We hope you have had a chance to get outside and enjoy some fresh air at the San Antonio River Authority (River

Reclaiming the Water’s Edge: The Revival of San Antonio’s Urban Creeks and Rivers

As of May 2025, San Pedro Creek Culture Park is officially open in its entirety—and it’s nothing short of spectacular! Ten years in the making, this once plain flood channel

Flow into Summer: Discover Your River during National Rivers Month

There’s a rhythm to a river that speaks to all of us—calming, powerful, and full of life. This June, as we celebrate National Rivers Month, we invite you to pause

Honoring Freedom, History, and Nature: The Legacy of Hendrick Arnold

As we approach Juneteenth—a time to reflect on freedom, resilience, and the stories of Black Americans—it’s especially meaningful to shine a light on Hendrick Arnold Nature Park. This peaceful stretch

Bye Bye Snails, So Long Litter! Earth Month activates volunteer efforts along San Antonio River

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,

Alerts

Stay Weather‑Aware

We are experiencing heavy rains and thunderstorms this week and are currently under a flood watch. 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.

Museum Reach & San Pedro Creek

Due to the forecasted rain event, water features at San Pedro Creek and Museum Reach will be temporarily shut down to prevent failure. Service will resume once the event has passed.

Espada Park

The restrooms at Espada park are closed due to a water leak. We apologize for the inconvenience.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

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

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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