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  • April 2026

  • Sat 11
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    River Rodeo 2026

    April 4 - May 31

    River Rodeo is a community-wide fishing challenge hosted by the San Antonio River Authority and the San Antonio River Foundation in partnership with Angler’s Atlas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Fin Addict Angler

  • Fri 17
    Discovery Hunt SPRING

    Discovery Hunt Spring 2026

    April 17 - April 26

    Discover the San Antonio River! Uncover hidden gems of art, nature, and engineering while completing missions in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad Counties!Download GooseChase & Join with Code: CLPF9GPrizes for

  • Sun 19
    Mission Reach Fiesta Flotilla

    Mission Reach Fiesta Flotilla

    April 19 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Mission Reach 8500 Mission Parkway, San Antonio, United States

    Follow the Facebook Event The San Antonio River Authority & San Antonio River Foundation proudly present Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta 2026 – the official kayaking event of Fiesta! Join us for

  • Fri 24
    City Nature Challenge

    City Nature Challenge 2026

    April 24 - April 27

    Join the San Antonio River Authority in the 2026 City Nature Challenge April 24th - 27th! The City Nature Challenge, a global effort to find and document biodiversity in our area.

  • Wed 29
    Guided Bike Ride

    Guided Bike Ride – Ethnobotany

    April 29 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Guided Bike Rides – Mission Reach
    2639 De Sague St 2639 De Sague St, San Antonio, TX, United States

    Join San Antonio River Authority staff for an hour-long bike ride program along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River! Participants will enjoy a scenic ride on electric B-Cycle

    Free
  • May 2026

  • Sat 2
    Race the River Mission Reach

    Race the River 2026 – Mission Reach

    May 2 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    655 Lone Star Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78204-1708, United States 655 Lone Star Blvd, San Antonio, TX, United States

    The San Antonio River Authority and the San Antonio River Foundation invite you to join the 1st installment of the 2026 Race the River competitive paddling series! Test your skills along

  • Wed 6
    Guided Bike Ride

    Guided Bike Ride – Wildflowers

    May 6 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Guided Bike Rides – Mission Reach

    Join San Antonio River Authority staff for an hour-long bike ride program along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River! Participants will enjoy a scenic ride on electric B-Cycle

    Free
  • Tue 12
    Drum Circle

    Drum Circle at San Pedro Creek Culture

    May 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    715 Camaron St. San Antonio TX, 78204 715 Camaron St, San Antonio, TX, United States

    Join us for a rhythmic evening at San Pedro Creek! FREE and open to the public! Let the beats guide you as David and Cameron Montalvo lead a vibrant drum

    Free
  • Wed 13
    Guided Bike Ride

    Guided Bike Ride – Pollinators

    May 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Guided Bike Rides – Mission Reach
    Confluence Park 301 W. Mitchell, San Antonio, TX, United States

    Join San Antonio River Authority staff for an hour-long bike ride program along the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River! Participants will enjoy a scenic ride on electric B-Cycle

    Free
  • September 2026

  • Sat 12
    Race the River - SASPAMCO

    Race the River 2026 – SASPAMCO

    September 12 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    6890 S Loop 1604 E, Elmendorf, TX 78112, United States 6890 S Loop 1604 E, Elmendorf, United States

    The San Antonio River Authority and the San Antonio River Foundation invite you to the second stop of the 2026 Race the River series at the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail. Take on

  • November 2026

  • Fri 13
    Race the River - Downtown Riverwalk

    Race the River 2026 – Downtown Riverwalk

    November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    200 Dwyer Ave, San Antonio, TX 78204-1005, United States 200 Dwyer Ave, San Antonio, United States

    The San Antonio River Authority and the San Antonio River Foundation, in partnership with Go Rio Cruises, Visit San Antonio, and the City of San Antonio, invite you to the

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Alerts

Stay Weather‑Aware This Weekend

April 10, 2026

Stay Weather‑Aware This Weekend

Rain is expected across the region this weekend, which may result in high water on roads and temporary closures at low water crossings.

Before heading out, residents are encouraged to check SARiverFlood.org or their local county flood website for real‑time roadway conditions:

  • BexarFlood.org
  • WilsonFlood.org
  • KarnesFlood.org
  • GoliadFlood.org

These sites provide up‑to‑date information from flood‑monitoring sensors across the region. Real‑time updates are available 24/7 to help you stay informed as conditions change.

Please use caution when traveling and plan routes accordingly.

Restroom Closure Notice – Camino Coahuilteca (Acequia Park Trail)

April 10, 2026

 

Restroom Closure Notice – Camino Coahuilteca (Acequia Park Trail)

The restrooms at Camino Coahuilteca along the Acequia Park Trail will be temporarily closed on Thursday, April 16 due to parking lot improvements in the area.

We encourage visitors to plan accordingly and utilize nearby facilities during this time.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this work to enhance the park experience.

 

Museum Reach – Oxbow Trail Closure Notice

April 10, 2026

The Oxbow Trail along the Museum Reach will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, April 13 through May 1 to accommodate project-related work in the area.

For public safety, access to this section of the trail will be restricted during this time. Visitors are encouraged to plan accordingly and use alternate routes.

Wayfinding signage and trail closure notices will be posted at designated locations to help guide trail users around the closure.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this work to help maintain safe and enjoyable trail conditions.

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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