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Parks & Trails

Enjoy the Parks of the San Antonio River

There is an emerald heart in South Texas that beats to a rhythm of exploration, tranquility and adventure. Your San Antonio River has that pulse, and the San Antonio River Authority is inviting you to discover every facet of this gem’s green spaces, flowing waters and cultural heritage.

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Reservations

Planning a family cookout or a camping adventure, some San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) parks have select amenities that can be reserved. Pavilion reservations are popular at River Authority parks.

River Recreation

Health and well-being are important in everyone’s life and the parks and paddling trails that the River Authority operates are wonderful spaces to enjoy fun and relaxing opportunities for recreation.

New Park Master Plans

View our current park projects and read more about each project and details for the master plans.

Regional Parks Coordinating Council

RPCC serves as a comprehensive public participation group that reviews and provides input to the San Antonio River Basin Plan for Nature Based Park Resources.

Current Conditions

View our current conditions page to check water flow levels and any closures.

Regional Parks Coordinating Council

RPCC serves as a comprehensive public participation group that reviews and provides input to the San Antonio River Basin Plan for Nature Based Park Resources.

Parks & Paddling Trails Map

Parks
Trails

Parks

Branch River Park Welcome Sign

Branch River Nature Park

445 South Commercial Street
Goliad, Texas 78216

Confluence Park

Confluence Park

310 W Mitchell St
San Antonio, Texas 78204

Aerial view of Escondido Creek Parkway

Escondido Creek Parkway

208 N. Sunset Strip
Kenedy, Texas 78119

Greytown Park

Graytown Park on the San Antonio River

1239 CR 125
Elmendorf, Texas 78112

Entrance gate to Jackson Nature Park

Jackson Nature Park

9284 County Road 401
Stockdale, Texas 78160

John William Helton-San Antonio River Nature Park

John William Helton-San Antonio River Nature Park

15662 FM 775
Floresville, Texas 78114

Kayakers putting in at River Crossing Park

River Crossing Park

6890 South Loop 1604 E
San Antonio, Texas 78112

San Antonio River Walk Downtown Reach

San Antonio River Walk Downtown Reach

Downtown
San Antonio, Texas 78205

Mission Reach

San Antonio River Walk Mission Reach

South of Downtown
San Antonio, Texas 78216

San Antonio River Walk Museum Reach

San Antonio River Walk Museum Reach

North of Downtown
San Antonio, Texas 78216

San Pedro Creek Culture Park at night

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

Downtown
San Antonio, Texas 78205

Aerial view of Trueheart Ranch Nature Park

Trueheart Ranch Nature Park

14984 Blue Wing Rd
San Antonio, Texas 78221

Medina Walking Trail at Hendrick Arnold Park

Hendrick Arnold Nature Park

8950 Fitzhugh Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78252

Paddling Trails

Mission Reach

Eagleland Zone Paddling Trail

Beginner Friendly
0.50 miles, 40 minutes

Goliad Paddling Trail

Goliad Paddling Trail

Experience Recommended
18.30 miles, 2-4 hours

King William Paddling Trail

King William Paddling Trail

Beginner Friendly
1.50 miles, 1-2 hours

Mission Reach Paddling Trail

Mission Reach Paddling Trail

Beginner Friendly
8.00 miles, 2-8 hours

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail put in station

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

Experience Recommended
29.00 miles, 4-12 hours

Alerts

Parks Notice – Mission Reach Art

January 21, 2025
Please be aware the San Antonio River Foundation in coordination with the River Authority will be de-installing public art benches for maintenance on January 22, 8am-5pm. Located along the Mission Reach between Roosevelt Park and Confluence Park, the benches Serapes by Vincent Valdez and Butterflies by Anita Valencia, will be reinstalled when restoration is complete.

Freezing Weather Alert

January 21, 2025
Freezing weather is expected in the San Antonio area from Sunday to Tuesday. We advise all park and trail visitors to exercise caution during this time. Please watch for icy conditions and prioritize safety while enjoying our parks and trails. Mission Reach:
  • Water Fountains will be shut down starting Saturday, January 18th. We will provide updates once they are turned back on.
  • Espada Park, River Front Parkway & Camino Coahuilteca restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.
Brooklyn Lock and Dam & San Pedro Creek Culture Park:
  • Restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Trueheart Ranch, Helton, Escondido, and Branch River Parks:

  • Restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Stem Density Efforts

January 9, 2025
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.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

November 20, 2024
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.

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

May 6, 2024
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. 
Current Conditions

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