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Come celebrate San Pedro Creek Culture Park this weekend!

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and Bexar County invite the public to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of San Pedro Creek Culture Park (Culture Park) Friday, October

Board Insights: Trip Ruckman of Karnes County

This series provides readers the opportunity to learn about the unique insight and experiences of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Board of Directors and their personal connection to

River Threats: Zebra Mussels

Mussels have been in the news in recent years for two main reasons: 1) they are imperiled, threatened, or endangered and in desperate need of conservation, or 2) they are

2022 Basin Report Card highlights the state of local waterways

The San Antonio River Basin is made of a complex arrangement of creeks and rivers and their corresponding watersheds. How is the health of our local waterways defined, and what are

RIVER CAMP! Celebrating National Estuaries Week

In our quarterly RIVER CAMP! series, we invite younger supporters of the San Antonio River (and those young at heart) to learn more about this precious freshwater resource. Tune in

Remember Goliad Paddling Race and Festival

This year, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and the San Antonio River Foundation launched the 2022 San Antonio River Basin Paddling Race Series. Experienced paddling racers from all

My River POV: George Guerra, Systems and Cybersecurity Specialist

The “My River POV” series provides readers the opportunity to learn about the unique insight and experiences of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) staff and their personal connection

Join us this September for the 2nd Annual River Symposium

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), in partnership with the San Antonio River Foundation, will host the 2nd Annual River Symposium on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 9am to

Winners of the 2022 River Clicks Photo Contest

JUDGE’S CHOICE CATEGORY – GOLIAD COUNTY  Winner: Jim Payne The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) hosted the fifth annual River Clicks Photo Contest this year. The photo contest is designed

Join us for a celebration of San Pedro Creek Culture Park!

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and Bexar County are excited to announce a fun-filled weekend of festivities in celebration of the completion of Phase 1 of San Pedro

Alerts

Lock & Dam Restrooms Closure

The restrooms at the Lock & Dam area will be closed until further notice due to a water leak. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Park Closure: Safety Notice

Safety Notice: All lower sections of River Crossing Park, Graytown, and Helton have been closed to due to potential flooding. They will remain closed until further notice.

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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