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Home Events Calendar Cinema Nights at Branch River Park

Cinema Nights at Branch River Park

Name: Cinema Nights at Branch River Park
Start: 2025-08-22T20:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-22T22:30:00-05:00
Location: Branch River Park

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Canceled

Date:

August 22

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8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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August 22 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Free

Join us for a cozy night under the stars as we screen Transformers One at beautiful Branch River Park!

Transformers One blasts audiences into the untold origin of Cybertron’s greatest legends, where friendships are forged and destinies collide.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite movie snacks. It’s the perfect way to wind down with family and friends in the great outdoors.

Friday, August 22nd

8:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Branch River Park

445 S Commercial St

Goliad, TX 77963

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Branch River Park

445 South Commercial Street
Goliad, 77963 United States

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San Pedro Creek Culture Park

February 26, 2026

The east bank trail along San Pedro Creek will be temporarily closed between the upper trail at Cameron St. and the lower trail at two access points.

Closure details:

The first closure will impact the connector from the upper trail near West Houston St. to the south lower San Pedro Creek trail.
Once work at this location is complete and the trail reopens, construction will shift to the second closure area between the upper and lower trails on the opposite side of the green space.

Please follow posted signage and plan alternate routes. We appreciate your patience as this work is completed.

Closed areas around San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The Brackenridge Trail

February 10, 2026

Trail Lighting Notice – Brackenridge Park Trail

Due to an electrical issue, lighting is currently out along the north portion of the trail, from the Josephine Street inlet to just past Highway 281 within the Brackenridge Park Trail. Our team is actively working to correct the issue and expects repairs to be completed by the end of business tomorrow.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we work to restore lighting. Please use caution when traveling through this area, especially during evening hours.

San Pedro Creek Culture Park – STREAM

January 7, 2026

Stream is temporarily unavailable due to maintenance. We appreciate your understanding.

Trail Closure Alert – Calder Alley, San Pedro Creek

September 12, 2025

Maintenance work will be done in Calder Alley starting Wednesday, September 18, 2025.

Trails will remain open during this work.
One bench at a time will be temporarily barricaded while improvements are completed.
There may be occasional contractor pickups in the area.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to maintain and improve San Pedro Creek for all to enjoy!

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

June 30, 2025

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

June 30, 2025

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

June 30, 2025

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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