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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

Upcoming Spring Events at the San Antonio River!

We hope you are enjoying the official start of Spring in Texas! It’s a time to celebrate the arrival of many things: warmer weather, Fiesta® San Antonio, celebrations throughout our

Southside’s Confluence Park Celebrates Five Years

This piece is co-contributed by Frates Seeligson, Executive Director of the San Antonio River Foundation (River Foundation), the San Antonio River Authority’s nonprofit partner. Established in 2003, the River Foundation

Happy Trails! Spring 2023 Edition

Welcome back to the Happy Trails Blog Series! We hope you enjoyed our first Happy Trails blog, where we explored the fun and free activities available at San Antonio River

New murals from The Art of Four coming to San Pedro Creek in Spring 2023

Artists Jocelyn Van Taylor and Tyson Davis with The Art of Four founder Maria Williams (center). Welcome to the quarterly Creative Currents series! Public art, cultural programming, and artistic design

River Authority joins A&M-SA for 380-acre project on Southside

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) announced a joint recreational and environmental collaboration along the historic San Antonio River in November 2022. The

Learn about River Authority parks and trails in the new Happy Trails Series!

Welcome to the Happy Trails Blog Series! While Happy Trails sounds like we are wishing you a pleasant farewell, we hope you stick around to enjoy all the fun and

New artworks are coming to San Pedro Creek Culture Park in 2022!

Welcome to the quarterly 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

Be River Proud! Enjoying our Trails and Wildlife

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) staff is committed to safe, clean, enjoyable creeks and rivers but we need YOU to help us protect and preserve area natural resources

Alerts

Park Closure: Safety Notice

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

Stay Weather‑Aware

We are experiencing heavy rains and thunderstorms over the next few days 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.

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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