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Parks & Trails

Enjoy the Parks of the San Antonio River

There is an emerald heart in South Texas that beats to a rhythm of exploration, tranquility and adventure. Your San Antonio River has that pulse, and the San Antonio River Authority is inviting you to discover every facet of this gem’s green spaces, flowing waters and cultural heritage.

Parks & Paddling Trails Map

Parks
Trails

Parks

Branch River Park Welcome Sign

Branch River Nature Park

445 South Commercial Street
Goliad, Texas 78216

Confluence Park

Confluence Park

310 W Mitchell St
San Antonio, Texas 78204

Aerial view of Escondido Creek Parkway

Escondido Creek Parkway

208 N. Sunset Strip
Kennedy, Texas 78119

Greytown Park

Graytown Park on the San Antonio River

1239 CR 125
Elmendorf, Texas 78112

Entrance gate to Jackson Nature Park

Jackson Nature Park

9284 County Road 401
Stockdale, Texas 78216

John William Helton-San Antonio River Nature Park

John William Helton-San Antonio River Nature Park

15662 FM 775
Floresville, Texas 78114

Kayakers putting in at River Crossing Park

River Crossing Park

6890 South Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, Texas 78112

San Antonio River Walk Downtown Reach

San Antonio River Walk Downtown Reach

Downtown
San Antonio, Texas 78205

Mission Reach

San Antonio River Walk Mission Reach

South of Downtown
San Antonio, Texas 78216

San Antonio River Walk Museum Reach

San Antonio River Walk Museum Reach

North of Downtown
San Antonio, Texas 78216

San Pedro Creek Culture Park at night

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

Downtown
San Antonio, Texas 78205

Aerial view of Trueheart Ranch Nature Park

Trueheart Ranch Nature Park

14984 Blue Wing Rd
San Antonio, Texas 78221

Medina Walking Trail at Hendrick Arnold Park

Hendrick Arnold Nature Park

8950 Fitzhugh Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78252

Paddling Trails

Mission Reach

Eagleland Zone Paddling Trail

Beginner Friendly
0.50 miles, 40 minutes

Goliad Paddling Trail

Goliad Paddling Trail

Experience Recommended
18.30 miles, 2-4 hours

King William Paddling Trail

King William Paddling Trail

Beginner Friendly
1.50 miles, 1-2 hours

Mission Reach Paddling Trail

Mission Reach Paddling Trail

Beginner Friendly
8.00 miles, 2-8 hours

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail put in station

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

Experience Recommended
29.00 miles, 4-12 hours

Alerts

Trail Closure Notice: San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The west bank of the San Pedro Creek trail will be closed from the access point at Commerce St south to Dolorosa until further notice due to maintenance work. Alternate route w/ ADA access is on the east bank trail that can be accessed either from the Commerce or Dolorosa crossing.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is now 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.*  

Stem Density Efforts

Stem Density efforts are still in place but will not directly affect any parks or trails. We apologize for any inconvenience.

San Pedro Creek Culture Park – STREAM

Due to maintenance, the water features for STREAM art piece will be turned off until further notice. The STREAM Microphone area is also closed due to vandalism. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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