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Last Updated on January 30, 2024

In our quarterly RIVER CAMP! Series, we invite younger supporters of the San Antonio River (and those young at heart) to learn more about this precious freshwater resource. Tune in for educational information, river-centric activities, great videos, and even ways families can take personal actions for a sustainable river!

In today’s RIVER CAMP! let’s explore the migration of our fabulous flapping friends: birds!

Going birdwatching this winter? The corridor from Central Texas to the Gulf of Mexico is THE place to be! The San Antonio River Basin hosts a spectacular array of migratory birds who spend their winters in the area. Interestingly, not all birds migrate the same way. Some birds prefer to migrate during the day, while others make their journey at night. While some birds migrate in large flocks, others prefer to fly alone. No matter how they choose to travel, these migratory critters rely on the San Antonio River and its tributaries to support their journey. Use the clues and the word bank below to solve this crossword puzzle and learn some facts about the basin’s migratory birds!

Word Bank

  • American Goldfinch
  • American Kestrel
  • Cedar Waxwing
  • Gadwall
  • Lincoln’s Sparrow
  • Northern Harrier
  • Ruby-Crowned Kin
  • Whooping Crane
  • White-Crowned Sparrow

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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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