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River Authority’s premier holiday event along the river returns with 70,000 pounds of snow, live music and donkeys

The holiday season is upon us and the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) would like to invite you to some magical opportunities to help you get into the holiday

Stronger Together: Texas River Authorities collaborate for clean waters and healthy ecosystems

Hello blog readers! The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) has long been dedicated to preserving and protecting the health of the San Antonio River and the entire 4,180 square

San Pedro Creek’s newest eco-conscious sculpture gives our waterways a helping hand

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

Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project hits major design milestone

The Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project is a community-initiated restoration effort for the network of creeks on San Antonio’s Westside. The project’s focus is to restore 11 miles of the

Butterflies, BioBlitzes, and Community Action: Celebrating pollinators during peak migration season

If you attended the 9th Annual Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator Festival, you may have noticed some people walking around covered in trash while picking up litter. Your eyes weren’t deceiving

Board Insights: Jerry Gonzales, Bexar County

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

My River POV: Sharon Otholt

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 connection to

Corporate volunteers and River Warriors unite to restore San Antonio’s waterways

On Saturday, September 28th, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) celebrated 2024 National Public Lands Day with two volunteer events engaging Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas and JP Morgan Chase

A Journey Through Generations by Brenda Pacheco

The San Antonio River is more than just a waterway; it’s a living, breathing part of our community’s history and identity. As a descendant of the original settlers at Mission

Goliad County’s John Yochem appointed to River Authority Board

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Board of Directors has a new board member representing Goliad County. John Yochem Jr. was appointed by Governor Abbott to fill the Goliad

Alerts

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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