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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

Explore the newly completed sections of San Pedro Creek Culture Park

A year after celebrating the opening of Phases 1.2 and 1.3, Bexar County and the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) are excited to announce the opening of the following

Happy Trails! Fall 2023 Edition

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

San Antonio River Authority Announces Opening of Two New Parks

Hendrick Arnold Nature Park and Trueheart Ranch Nature Park Open September 23 (SAN ANTONIO, TX) – The San Antonio River Authority will open two new parks on Public Lands Day,

River Foundation bringing environmental film festival to Confluence Park

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

Media Advisory: San Antonio River Authority And United States Army Corps Of Engineers To Host Public Open House For Mission Reach Project Updates

WHAT: The River Authority and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are inviting the public to an open house event, highlighting the remarkable progress achieved at Mission Reach

Breaking Ground: Discover the New River Authority Parks Opening Fall 2023

The River Authority has two new park projects in Bexar County that will open to the public this Fall 2023 to celebrate Public Lands Day: Hendrick Arnold Nature Park and

HemisFair and San Pedro Creek: Connecting Downtown through Public Art

Welcome to the Creative Currents series! Public art, cultural programming, and artistic design enhancements express what is authentic about today’s culture and explore the historical significance of area waterways through a contemporary

Summer adventures abound at Southside’s Confluence Park

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

Happy Trails! Summer 2023 Edition

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

Alerts

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

Attention San Pedro Creek trail users, the paseo between Nueva Street and Graham Street will be closed for maintenance work Monday, July 7th from 7am-10am. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Graytown Park Parking Lot Construction Notice 

Construction Timeline: April – October 2025 (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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Trail Closure – San Pedro Creek Culture Park

* Trail temporarily closed from 5/1/2025 until 9/1/2025.

Due to adjacent construction work, the San Pedro Creek Trail on the west side of the creek will be closed from the access
point at W. Nueva Street to Dolorosa Street until further notice. Alternate route with ADA access is on the east side of the creekSan Pedro Creek Culture Park Trail Closure

Trail Closure at Myrtle St. Dead End

The trail between Myrtle St. and the newly constructed South Bridge at the Pearl District will be closed due to construction. Alternative pathways around the work area can be seen in the map below. We apologize for the inconvenience

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. 

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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