Inspired by traditions of Mexican heritage, Ballet Folklorico is an expression of different cultures in Mexico. Join San Antonio River Authority staff for this 7-week class to learn basic Folklorico […]
FREE CAMPING WEEKEND at Helton Nature Park is back! Friday, March 8 - Sunday, March 10, 2024 3:00 pm - 11:00 am Helton Nature Park 15662 FM 775 Floresville, TX 78114
Enjoy a night under the stars with a free screening of Brother Bear, at our next Campside Cinema event at Helton Nature Park! On March 8th at 6:30 pm, set up your blankets & chairs and settle in for a night of fun with family & friends. Show up early to make sure you snag […]
FREE EVENT!! *Capacity for this event will be VERY LIMITED and Registration is REQUIRED* *Every participant must be accompanied by an adult.* Inspired by traditions of Mexican heritage, Ballet Folklorico […]
Join San Antonio River Authority staff and explore the grounds of True Heart Nature Park. Use your investigative skills to find out what animals call the park home and create your own animal track to take home with you. *Hike will be approximately 1-2 miles FREE EVENT!! *Capacity for this event will be 20 Hikers […]
Discover a world of artistic possibilities as you harness your creativity with this distinctive painting technique. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty and encounter the vibrant native birds who call this park home. *Hike will be approximately 1-2 miles *Capacity for this event will be 20 Hikers and Registration is REQUIRED* Friday, March 15, 2024 from […]
In preparation for the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2024 (April 26th-April 29th) the San Antonio River Authority and the San Antonio River Foundation are organizing immersive nature walks to help the community discover unique flora and fauna of the riparian areas in the southern basin of San Antonio River. Free iNaturalist app citizen scientist training […]
Join San Antonio River Authority staff on a nature hike to explore the nocturnal flora and fauna that call Hendrick Arnold home. Learn about native plants and wildlife in a fun and exciting way. You never know what you will find, so join us for these wildcard night hikes through this amazing nature park! *Hike […]
Join San Antonio River Authority to learn all about vermicomposting and what worms can do for you! Begin your vermicomposting journey with us as you create your very own worm jar to take home with you. *Capacity for this event will be 25 participants and Registration is REQUIRED* Thursday, March 29, 2024 from 6pm - […]
Join San Antonio River Authority staff and discover the art of using a compass while interpreting the natural landscape of Jackson Nature Park. Explore and identify the different soil and rock types that appear throughout the park. You never know what you will find, so join us for these daytime hikes through this amazing nature […]
Join the San Antonio River Authority staff and create a beautiful work of art using warm and cool colors. This piece will be tied into the inspiration for "Arbol de la Vida" created by Margarita Cabrera, which “celebrates San Antonio’s ranching heritage through the eyes of the community. This collaborative public art project brings San […]
Join San Antonio River Authority staff on a hike to explore the relationship between the plants and people along the San Antonio River. Each park contains exciting species that have hundreds of years worth of history in each area. Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 10am - 11:00am Hendrick Arnold Nature Park 8950 Fitzhugh Rd San […]
The Rain from Heaven installation is temporarily out of service for maintenance.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Beginning Monday, January 13 through Friday, January 17, a small section of the San Antonio River will be drained as part of the River Walk Maintenance Program. The work will not affect the River Walk loop and Go Rio boat service will continue to operate in the river loop area. For more information, please refer to the City of San Antonio’s website.
Please be advised that trails near the Confluence Park and Conception Park area will be temporarily closed due to ongoing Stem Density efforts. We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you remain mindful of workers and closures when in the vicinity. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our natural spaces!
Stem Density efforts in the Eagle Land segment will be extended through the end of February 2025.
The trail on the east bank of the river, from north of Steve’s Avenue to Roosevelt Park, will close today, January 6, and reopen on Thursday afternoon, January 9.
Next week, the trail will be closed again from January 13 to January 17 as work resumes in the area.
This closure is in conjunction with our STEM Density work. Thank you for your understanding as we enhance our trails!
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.
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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