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Media Advisory: First-Ever Volunteer Day At New Trueheart Ranch Nature Park Celebrates $50,000 National Resilience Grant With Planting Over 800 Native Plants And Grasses On Thursday, November 2

WHAT: The San Antonio River Authority recently received a $50,000 grant from the national Bobcat Park Improvement Grant Program, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), to

Vultures, Maggots, and Grubs – Oh My! Decomposers and Scavengers of the San Antonio River Watershed

Let’s face it: there are just some creatures that give people the creeps! Whether they look “gross” or live in sketchy, damp places – you’re not alone in wanting to

2023 Race the River Competitive Paddling Series Concludes with Pro & Amateur Categories and Cash Prizes

(SAN ANTONIO, TX) — The San Antonio River Authority, in collaboration with the San Antonio River Foundation, is excited to announce the final 2023 Race the River paddling series event.

Explore the newly completed sections of San Pedro Creek Culture Park

A year after celebrating the opening of Phases 1.2 and 1.3, Bexar County and the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) are excited to announce the opening of the following

Stem Density Removal Efforts Begin Along Mission Reach to Maintain Flood Control & Preserve Project Restorations

(SAN ANTONIO,TX) – Beginning this week, teams of San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) experts will begin stem density removal efforts along the Mission Reach in order to maintain the

Community Invited to Annual Fall Festival at Helton Nature Park in Floresville

(SAN ANTONIO, TX) – The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) is hosting its annual Fall Festival at Helton Nature Park in Floresville, Texas, on Saturday, October 21, from 9

What Water Means to Me by Linda Ximenes

This blog is contributed by Linda Ximenes. Ms. Ximenes is a member of the Tribal Council of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation, representing the Xarame clan. She served as a

How to Build Your Own Residential Rain Garden

A rain garden can help beautify your yard and help protect the environment. Think of the garden as a shallow bowl, about 6 to 9 inches deep, that captures rainwater

River Authority Expert’s top tree picks for Homeowners

Most of us celebrate Arbor Day in April, but every day is Arbor Day for Peter Pierson, the Natural Resource Management Specialist for the River Authority. Due to the success

Board Insights: Trip Ruckman of Karnes County

This series provides readers the opportunity to learn about the unique insight and experiences of the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) Board of Directors and their personal connection to

Alerts

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

Attention San Pedro Creek trail users, the paseo between Nueva Street and Graham Street will be closed for maintenance work Monday, July 7th from 7am-10am. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Graytown Park Parking Lot Construction Notice 

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!

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Trail Closure – San Pedro Creek Culture Park

* 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

Trail Closure at Myrtle St. Dead End

The trail between Myrtle St. and the newly constructed South Bridge at the Pearl District will be closed due to construction. Alternative pathways around the work area can be seen in the map below. We apologize for the inconvenience

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.

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