River Authority Announces 4th Annual River Clicks Photo Contest

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SAN ANTONIO – Get your cameras ready! The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) announced today it’s hosting the 4th Annual River Clicks photo contest aimed to highlight the San Antonio River Basin. The River Authority is seeking photo submissions that will capture the beauty, unique aspects, and recreational amenities of the San Antonio River and its tributaries. Participants may submit photos on the River Authority’s website from February 26 until May 9. The contest will consist of up to 12 winning categories with outdoor recreation prize packages valued up to $500 and a special category prize package valued up to $1,000.        

                                    
The River Authority extends this free contest to all communities in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad counties and to individuals of all photographic skill level to submit creative, artistic, fun, and memorable photographs. Every year a new location in one of the River Authority’s four-county service district is recognized in our special category. This year’s special category is John W. Helton San Antonio River Nature Park in Wilson County. 

“River Authority parks and trails continue to provide a safe outlet in nature to enjoy with friends and family as we continue through the COVID-19 pandemic,” said River Authority’s Interim General Manager Steve Graham. “This photo contest serves as an opportunity to explore the amenities our parks have to offer including primitive camping and kayaking in this year’s River Clicks special category, Helton Nature Park.”

To learn more about the River Authority’s parks and trails and to view the River Clicks contest rules, visit sariverauthority.org.

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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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