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WHAT: The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is hosting the 5th annual Planets in the Park event at John William Helton San Antonio River Nature Park (Helton Park) Saturday,

WHAT: The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) along with Karnes County and Karnes County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting the spring household hazardous waste (HHW) collection event. This collection

WHAT:      The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) will be conducting a prescribed burn along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River Walk. Trail closures will be in

WHAT:       As part of the City of San Antonio’s draining of the River Walk, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) will conduct operations and maintenance activities on the Museum

SAN ANTONIO – On December 19, 2019, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) closed the sale of the wastewater treatment plant off Highway 181 South. The City of Elmendorf purchased

WHAT: The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) will be host a unique evening paddling event for the Be River Proud Kayaking Event Series on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Registrants

FLORESVILLE, TX— The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) has announced it will host the 5th Annual Pecan Jubilee & Dessert Bake-Off Contest at John William Helton-San Antonio River Nature

WHAT: The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) will be conducting a prescribed burn along the Mission Reach section of the San Antonio River Walk. Trail closures will be in

STOCKDALE, TX – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) in partnership with Wilson County are hosting a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, October 19, from 8

WHAT: The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) will be hosting a post-event celebration for the 28th Annual Missions Tour de Goliad Bike Ride at Branch River Park on Saturday,

Alerts

Parks Notice – Mission Reach Art

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

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

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

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

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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