Parks & Trails Notices
Mission Reach Area Maintenance
*FEBRUARY 2026 UPDATE*
Acequia Park Trailhead will be temporarily closed due to ongoing Stem Density work. The closure area includes the section south of Theo Avenue and Probandt Street, extending south to Mission Road. Currently, work is taking place only on the west bank and working it’s way north of the trail. The east bank portion of the project has been completed. Ongoing work will take place from Monday mornings through late Thursday afternoons. We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work to maintain and improve the park area.
When: Beginning October 20, 2025 through Spring 2026
What: Crews will be performing stem-density removal and related vegetation maintenance along sections of the Mission Reach to help manage flood risk and protect surrounding infrastructure. Some trails or segments may be closed temporarily while work is underway.
Why: Removing excess stems that naturally establish along the river helps maintain stormwater conveyance, reduces flood risk, and protects public infrastructure while allowing grassland and native vegetation to recover and thrive.
What to expect:
- Limited trail closures and intermittent work zones.
- Crews and equipment working near the riverbanks during daytime hours.
- Parking areas remain open, but visitors may see signage and temporary barriers.
Questions? Call the San Antonio River Authority at (210) 227-1373 or visit https://www.sariverauthority.org/services/river-health/ecosystems/.
Thank you for your patience while we keep the Mission Reach safe, clean, and enjoyable.
The Brackenridge Trail
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
Stream is temporarily unavailable due to maintenance. We appreciate your understanding.
Trail Closure Alert – Calder Alley, San Pedro Creek
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
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.