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Board Insights: River Authority recognizes outgoing board members Morales and Bolner Prost

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

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

Recapping 2023 Events with the San Antonio River Foundation

This piece is contributed by the San Antonio River Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports scientific and educational activities that promote and encourage the conservation, stewardship, restoration, preservation and enjoyment

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

My River POV: Kim Garcia

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

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

River Authority mussel reintroduction project enters final stages

San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) environmental scientists have been working since 2017 to bring native freshwater mussels back to the upper reaches of the San Antonio River, beginning with

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.

Celebrating 2023 River Warrior Accomplishments

As many of us know, the San Antonio River Authority’s River Warriors are no ordinary group of volunteers. River Warriors are seen as an extension of the River Authority and

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

Alerts

Camino Coahuilteca

Camino Coahuilteca is closed due high water over the bridge. Please use caution around the area.

Riverfront Parkway

Trail closure at Riverfront Parkway due to high water. Please be cautious around the area.

Helton Nature Park and Graytown Park are closed

Due to rising water levels, Helton Nature Park & Graytown Park are temporarily closed as a safety precaution.  We’re keeping a close eye on conditions and hope to reopen by tomorrow morning—weather permitting!  Thanks for your patience and stay safe out there!

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

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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