Parks Alert: Helton Nature Park
September 10, 2026
Helton Nature Park Pavilion will be closed from today, September 8 until Friday, September 18 due to maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Helton Nature Park Pavilion will be closed from today, September 8 until Friday, September 18 due to maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The restrooms at Espada park are closed due to a water leak. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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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