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Be River Proud! Environmental Education Highlights

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

River Authority Continues Trash Collection Efforts on the San Antonio River Walk After Recent Storm Events

WHAT:            The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Watershed & Park Operations staff continues to collect trash along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River Walk following yesterday’s

Green Infrastructure Impact Overview Dashboard Highlights Benefits to the San Antonio River Basin

As part of our commitment to safe, clean, enjoyable creeks and rivers, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) actively promotes the use of green infrastructure, a group of design

River Authority to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Goliad County

GOLIAD, TX – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) in partnership with Goliad County will host a free spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, May 22, from

San Pedro Creek Culture Park Celebrates Third Anniversary

San Pedro Creek Culture Park (SPCCP) has been a long-time vision set forth by Bexar County, the City of San Antonio, and the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) that

River Authority Announces Inaugural River Symposium with Free In-Person and Virtual Events

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), in partnership with the San Antonio River Foundation, announced the Inaugural River Symposium, which will take place September 24-26 and

Video Series: Birdwatching on the San Antonio River Walk

As part of our commitment to safe, clean, enjoyable creeks and rivers, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) offers free park programming throughout our four-county service district in an

River Authority Issues Last Call for River Clicks Photo Contest Entries

WHAT:  The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is hosting the 4th annual River Clicks photo contest and is encouraging the public to get out and enjoy the San Antonio

¡Recursos de la Autoridad Fluvial Disponibles en Español!

This blog features content about our available resources in Spanish as part of our goal to provide content to help spread our message to our Spanish-speaking community. La Autoridad Fluvial

River Authority to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Wilson County

WILSON COUNTY, TX – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) in partnership with Wilson County will host a free spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection event for Wilson County residents

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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