Parks & Trails Notices
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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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.
Bacteria & Flow Conditions
The River Authority tests for bacteria levels at monitoring stations where recreational activity is likely to occur. The River Authority Environmental Sciences Department collects samples at these locations weekly, processes the samples in our laboratory, and the results are displayed here every Friday. Bacteria results are assessed against stream recreation standards and represent levels at the time of sample collection and will vary based on stream flow, rain fall, and other conditions.
This viewer also displays the most recent stream flow reading at United States Geological Survey (USGS) monitoring stations, some of which coincide with stations where bacteria samples are collected.
Please note that bacteria and flow values in this viewer are provisional and may change. Also, per City of San Antonio Code Section 22-87, swimming in the San Antonio River is prohibited within city limits.