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Cinema Nights at Helton Nature Park

Helton Nature Park 15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX, United States

Join the San Antonio River Authority for National Night Out! Enjoy a night under the stars with a free screening of The Princess Bride at Cinema Nights at Helton Nature

Free

Friday Night Hike at Helton

Hendrick Arnold Nature Park 8950 Fitzhugh Rd, San Antonio, United States

 Join San Antonio River Authority staff on a nature hike to explore the nocturnal flora and fauna that call Hendrick Arnold Nature Park home. Learn about native plants and wildlife

Free

Free Summer Music Series – Kenedy

Escondido Creek Parkway 208 N. Sunset Strip, Kenedy, United States

Free Summer Music Series – Kenedy Saturday, August 9 |  6:00–9:00 PM Escondido Creek Parkway, Kenedy, TX Relax and let the music take you away at our free outdoor concert

Free

Cinema Nights at Helton Nature Park – The Wild Robot

Helton Nature Park 15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX, United States

Join the San Antonio River Authority and Wilson County Trade Days for a Night Market and Cinema Night! Enjoy a night under the stars with a free screening of The

Free

Cinema Nights at Branch River Park

Branch River Park 445 South Commercial Street, Goliad, United States

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

Free

Free Summer Music Series – Goliad

Branch River Park 445 South Commercial Street, Goliad, United States

Free Summer Music Series – Goliad Saturday, August 23 | 6:00–9:00 PM Branch River Park, Goliad, TX Celebrate the close of summer with live country music, food, and community! Featured

Free

FREE CAMPING WEEKEND

Helton Nature Park 15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX, United States

Pack your tent, grab your gear, and get ready for a FREE outdoor escape at Helton Nature Park! Friday, September 5th - Sunday, September 7th, 2025 Helton Nature Park 15662

Free
Event Series Race the River 2025

Race the River – SASPAMCO

River Crossing 6890 S Loop 1604 E, Elmendorf, TX

Join us at the next Race the River Paddling Event Series! Registration Opens February 10 @ 10am. REGISTER Pro Racer Check-in Location: River Crossing Park - 6890 S Loop 1604 E,

Friday Night Hike at Helton Nature Park

Helton Nature Park 15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX, United States

Join San Antonio River Authority staff on a nature hike to explore the nocturnal flora and fauna that call John William Helton San Antonio Nature Park home. Learn about native

Free

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Fall Fest 2025

Helton Nature Park 15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX, United States

Save the Date!  Saturday, October 18  11AM - 4PM Helton Nature Park  2785 County Rd 128 Floresville, TX 78114 Bring the whole family to Helton Nature Park for a FREE

Free

Alerts

Parks Notice – Confluence Park

July 30, 2025
The parking lot at Confluence Park will be closed the morning of July 31st for maintenance. Work is expected to take place between 6:30 and 9:30 am. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.

Temporary Trail Closure Notice – Riverwalk area between the Hotel Emma & Brewmeister’s Bridge

July 29, 2025
Closure Dates: June 10 – August 5, 2025 As part of the Perlen Hotel (formerly Grove Hotel) project, the trail area between the Hotel Emma and Brewmeister Alle bridges will be temporarily closed for construction. This work includes modifications to the existing retaining wall and installation of a new second retaining wall. Please follow the detour routes below to continue your walk or ride safely:
  • Southbound pedestrian traffic: Exit the river trail and use the Hotel Emma bridge to access the east side river trail via the elevator or stairs.
  • Northbound pedestrian traffic: Exit the river trail at the south bridge, access the east side river trail, and continue north through Pearl toward Hotel Emma. The river trail is accessible on both sides via the Hotel Emma bridge.
Thank you for your patience as we work to enhance this area of the trail. Map of River Trail Closure

Parks Notice: Helton Nature Park

July 29, 2025
Due to a fallen tree containing an active beehive, the lower portion of the park is temporarily closed for safety. Our team is working with a specialist to safely remove the bees from the area. We’ll reopen this section of the park as soon as it’s safe to do so. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Trail Closure Notice – San Pedro Creek

July 25, 2025
Due to adjacent construction at Calder Alley, the San Pedro Creek Trail will be temporary closed from the access point near Stream at W. Commerce Street to Dolorosa Street. An alternate ADA-accessible route is available through UTSA San Pedro 1.  

Graytown Park Parking Lot Construction Notice 

June 30, 2025
Construction Timeline: April – October 2025 (estimated) Improvements are coming to Graytown Park! Parking lot construction will begin in April, and we appreciate your patience as we work to enhance the park for all visitors. Temporary Closures & Impacts:
  • Upper parking area, pavilion, and restrooms will be CLOSED during construction. Temporary restroom facilities will be provided.
  • Park and river access will be CLOSED Monday–Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM (no access during these hours).
We encourage visitors to plan accordingly and check back for updates as the project progresses. Thank you for your support! Stay Updated: Follow us on social media for the latest updates.

Trail Closure – San Pedro Creek Culture Park

June 30, 2025
* Trail temporarily closed from 5/1/2025 until 9/1/2025. Due to adjacent construction work, the San Pedro Creek Trail on the west side of the creek will be closed from the access point at W. Nueva Street to Dolorosa Street until further notice. Alternate route with ADA access is on the east side of the creekSan Pedro Creek Culture Park Trail Closure

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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