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Ways We Help

The San Antonio River Authority is meeting the challenge of keeping lives, property, and our natural environment safe and secure with comprehensive planning, precision protection, strategic partnerships, and community preparedness.
Along with maintaining over 40 dams and other flood control structures, the River Authority also advocates for development techniques designed to reduce runoff and improve water quality.

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While green infrastructure features are designed to perform nature-like functions to slow the amounts of sediment and bacteria from getting to creeks and rivers, there are simple ways YOU can help too!

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River Authority’s premier holiday event along the river returns with 70,000 pounds of snow, live music and donkeys

November 22, 2024

Stronger Together: Texas River Authorities collaborate for clean waters and healthy ecosystems

November 20, 2024

San Pedro Creek’s newest eco-conscious sculpture gives our waterways a helping hand

November 13, 2024

Don't Let Litter Trash Your River

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Nature Days – Nature Games

November 26, 2024

River Authority Walking Rascals (R.A.W.R.)

November 27, 2024

River Authority Walking Rascals (R.A.W.R.)

December 4, 2024

Holly Jolly Kayaking – Night 1

December 4, 2024
Parks & Trails
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The San Antonio River Authority is inviting you to discover every facet of this gem’s green spaces, flowing waters, parks, trails, and cultural heritage.

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Explore the San Antonio River Basin in new ways and uncover the vital role our rivers play in our daily lives.

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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.

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.

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Stem Density Efforts

November 22, 2024

Update: Trails are open for the weekend until work resumes on Monday. Thank you for your patience and stay safe! 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!

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.

West Bank Trail Closure Notice

November 1, 2024

Due to the construction of a new trail and bridge, the West Bank of the trail between Schiller St. and Newell St. will be closed for the next couple of months. The East Bank will also be intermittently closed on Monday, November 4th, to install the bridge. Please use caution when navigating around this area. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please refer to the map for reference.

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

October 1, 2024

The restrooms at South Alamo will be temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Acequia Trail Notice

May 21, 2024

The Acequia trail will have heavy traffic near MROC starting May 22nd until further notice. The SAWS Acequia project will be bringing in crews to work on the lift station site and across the street. There will have flaggers to stop traffic, please use caution.

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.