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Happy Trails! Spring 2024 at the San Antonio River

Welcome back to the Happy Trails Blog Series! We hope you have had a chance to get outside and enjoy some fresh air at the San Antonio River Authority (River

New murals from The Art of Four coming to San Pedro Creek in Spring 2023

Artists Jocelyn Van Taylor and Tyson Davis with The Art of Four founder Maria Williams (center). Welcome to the quarterly Creative Currents series! Public art, cultural programming, and artistic design

River Authority joins A&M-SA for 380-acre project on Southside

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) announced a joint recreational and environmental collaboration along the historic San Antonio River in November 2022. The

Art of San Pedro Creek Culture Park Picture-Perfect for Recent Celebration

Welcome to the quarterly 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

Come celebrate San Pedro Creek Culture Park this weekend!

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and Bexar County invite the public to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of San Pedro Creek Culture Park (Culture Park) Friday, October

Remember Goliad Paddling Race and Festival

This year, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) and the San Antonio River Foundation launched the 2022 San Antonio River Basin Paddling Race Series. Experienced paddling racers from all

Back to School Bash at Escondido Creek Parkway on August 27

Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes Mark your calendars! The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) invites you to celebrate Escondido Creek Parkway’s (ECP) second anniversary on Saturday, August 27, 2022,

Exciting Project Updates from San Pedro Creek Culture Park

Welcome to the quarterly 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

Come on down to the SASPAMCO Showdown on March 19!

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), together with the San Antonio River Foundation, brings you the SASPAMCO Showdown Paddling Race & Festival. The event takes place on Saturday, March

Get Ready for the Battle of the Paddle!

Wanna Race? The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), together with the San Antonio River Foundation, is excited for the launch of the 2022 San Antonio River Basin Paddling Race

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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