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San Antonio River Authority Celebrates Two Retiring Board Members – Hector Morales and Deb Bolner Prost Depart River Authority Board this Month

(SAN ANTONIO)- The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Board of Directors and staff celebrated the contributions of two retiring Bexar County At-Large board members Hector Morales and Deb Bolner

San Antonio River Authority Partners With Popular Waze App To Deliver Real-Time Low Water Crossing Alerts And Enhance Road Safety

(SAN ANTONIO, TX) – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with WAZE, the popular crowd-sourced navigation app, to provide real-time information on

285 Pounds of Trash Removed during American Rivers Clean-up Day with River Warriors and JP Morgan Chase Volunteers

(SAN ANTONIO)–The River Warrior Program led by San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and the San Antonio River Foundation joined forces with American Rivers, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to

Media Advisory: Media Invited to Attend Mission Reach Intensive Nekton Survey

Aquatic biologists will identify new fish species WHAT: Media are invited to join San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Environmental Sciences Department biologists on Tuesday, December 5 from 11 a.m.

Media Advisory: Free Youth Community Public Art Workshop with Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson

Artwork will be integrated into new shade structure at AME Church WHAT: The San Antonio River Foundation (Foundation) is inviting youth ages 8-18 to join former City of San Antonio

Media Advisory: First-Ever Volunteer Day At New Trueheart Ranch Nature Park Celebrates $50,000 National Resilience Grant With Planting Over 800 Native Plants And Grasses On Thursday, November 2

WHAT: The San Antonio River Authority recently received a $50,000 grant from the national Bobcat Park Improvement Grant Program, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), to

2023 Race the River Competitive Paddling Series Concludes with Pro & Amateur Categories and Cash Prizes

(SAN ANTONIO, TX) — The San Antonio River Authority, in collaboration with the San Antonio River Foundation, is excited to announce the final 2023 Race the River paddling series event.

Stem Density Removal Efforts Begin Along Mission Reach to Maintain Flood Control & Preserve Project Restorations

(SAN ANTONIO,TX) – Beginning this week, teams of San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) experts will begin stem density removal efforts along the Mission Reach in order to maintain the

Community Invited to Annual Fall Festival at Helton Nature Park in Floresville

(SAN ANTONIO, TX) – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is hosting its annual Fall Festival at Helton Nature Park in Floresville, Texas, on Saturday, October 21, from 9

Media Advisory: San Antonio River Authority and San Antonio River Foundation to host Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Confluence Park

WHAT: The 10th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to San Antonio’s Confluence Park on Saturday, September 30. Event attendees will be treated to a curated collection of thought-provoking

Alerts

Park Closure Notice: Trueheart Ranch

Unfortunately, Trueheart Ranch Nature Park (14984 Blue Wing Rd, San Antonio, TX 78221) is closed until further notice due to recent vandalism. We’re working to assess and repair the damage to ensure the park is safe and welcoming for everyone. Thank you for your understanding—updates will be shared as soon as we have them.

Trail Closure: Museum Reach at Pearl

* Trail temporarily closed from 2/3/2025 until 5/16/2025.
* For southbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river and utilize the Hotel Emma bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Access to the east side river trail via the elevator or stairs.
* For northbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river trail at the south bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Continue north through Pearl towards Hotel Emma. The west & east side river trail accessible via the Hotel Emma bridge.

North Bridge West Landing & Stairs Trail Closure Map

 

Graytown Park Parking Lot Construction Notice 

Construction Timeline: April – October 2024 (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:

  • Upper parking area, pavilion, and restrooms will be CLOSED during construction. Temporary restroom facilities will be provided.
  • Park and river access will be CLOSED Monday–Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM (no access during these hours).

We encourage visitors to plan accordingly and check back for updates as the project progresses. Thank you for your support!

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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.

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.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

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. 

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