Discover the San Antonio River beyond the Downtown River Walk! Find hidden gems of art, nature, and engineering as you complete missions and experience some of San Antonio's great outdoor spaces. Discovery Hunt Fall 2024 October 11th - October 20th Download Goosechase App and Join with Code K4VJ1Q Prizes for Top Finishers! INSTRUCTIONS: Download the GooseChase […]
Come out to Helton Nature Park this weekend for FREE CAMPING! All campsite booking fees waived for this weekend. Friday, October 18 - Sunday October 20 3:00 PM - 11:00 AM Helton Nature Park Friday, October 18 - Sunday, October 20, 2024 Helton Nature Park 15662 FM 775 Floresville, TX 78114 Reserve your spot!
Fall Festival at Helton Nature Park is almost here! Saturday, October 19th, 2024 | 11 AM – 4 PM Helton Nature Park, 15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX Bring the whole family to Helton Nature Park in Floresville, TX, for an unforgettable day packed with FREE activities like: Fall Maze – Perfect for family photos! […]
Join us for an engaging Nature Workshop focused on the fascinating world of frogs and toads! Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the unique characteristics and habitats of these amphibians. As an attendee you will create your own "toad abode," which you can take home to encourage local wildlife to join you in […]
Join San Antonio River Authority staff for a nature workshop dedicated to the history and creation of dreamcatchers. Diver into the cultural significance and origins of Dreamcatchers and create your own personalized Dreamcatcher to take home with you! Wednesday October, 23rd, 2024 9:00am - 12:00pm Branch River Park 445 S Commercial St Goliad, TX, 77963 […]
***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT***Explore the Riverwalk’s haunted history as we stroll down the King William stretch of the San Antonio River. Curious Twins Paranormal tour guides will share about indigenous burial and life along the river, haunted neighborhoods, as well as tragic floods that changed the course of our city’s history. Wednesday, October 23rd, […]
Join San Antonio River Authority staff to explore the cultural history and symbolic significance of Alebrijes. Create your very own Alebrije to take home with you. All supplies will be provided by the River Authority. Wednesday October 30th, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm Confluence Park 310 West Mitchell Street San Antonio, TX, 78204 Registration is REQUIRED. […]
**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT***Explore the Riverwalk’s haunted history as we stroll down the King William stretch of the San Antonio River. Curious Twins Paranormal tour guides will share about indigenous burial and life along the river, haunted neighborhoods, as well as tragic floods that changed the course of our city’s history. Wednesday, October 30th, […]
Event date: November 2, 2024 Location: Wilson County Expo Center, 435 TX-97 E, Floresville, TX 78114 Time: 8am-12pm The San Antonio River Authority, along with local partners, hosts six (6) free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events within Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad counties. These semi-annual events are held in the spring and fall. County residents may […]
Join San Antonio River Authority staff to learn about Birds at Hendrick Arnold Nature Park! Be a bird's best friend! Learn about the awesome adaptations birds have, and where they […]
Join the River Authority Walking Rascals (R.A.W.R), San Antonio River Authorities walking group that explores all the fantastic River Authority parks in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad counties. Let's lace up our shoes and enjoy the wonders of nature together. Come walk with us and be part of this exciting adventure! No registration needed. Wednesday, […]
Practice presence in nature through this secular, guided meditation session. Learn to calm the mind and relax the body to promote a healthier, more productive life. All levels are welcome; […]
Rains from the Heavens will turned off for some maintenance work. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Construction Timeline: April – October 2024 (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:
We encourage visitors to plan accordingly and check back for updates as the project progresses. Thank you for your support!
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Intermittent trail closures next week near I-35 overpasses by Newell Ave.
Trail maintenance will take place Monday, April 21 through Wednesday, April 23, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Mon-Tues) and 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Wed).
Closures will rotate between the east and west bank trails under I-35 at the Newell Ave. access point. Crews will reopen the trail segments when not actively working.
♿️ Alternate ADA-accessible routes are available:
If west bank is closed ➡️ use east bank via Camden St.
If east bank is closed ➡️ use west bank via Camden St.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this important maintenance work.
* Trail temporarily closed from 2/3/2025 until 4/25/2025.
* For southbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river and utilize the Hotel Emma bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Access to the east side river trail via the elevator or stairs.
* For northbound pedestrian traffic, please exit the river trail at the south bridge to gain access to the east side river trail. Continue north through Pearl towards Hotel Emma. The west & east side river trail accessible via the Hotel Emma bridge.
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.
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.
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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