Park Closure: Safety Notice
July 14, 2026
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.
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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.
Rains of Heaven Temporarily Offline
The Rains of Heaven will be shut off for maintenance purposes due to heavy rain expected in our area. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
Stream is temporarily unavailable due to maintenance. We appreciate your understanding.
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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