Bring the little ones for a magical morning of nature-themed storytelling! Our engaging tales will spark curiosity and inspire a deeper connection with the great outdoors. Story Time happens on […]
FREE EVENT! Discover the San Antonio River beyond Downtown! Uncover hidden gems of art, nature, and engineering while completing missions in San Antonio’s great outdoors. April 25 – May 4
FREE EVENT!! (for 5–8-year-olds only) *Capacity for this event will be VERY LIMITED, and Registration is REQUIRED. **Every participant must be accompanied by an adult. Inspired by traditions of Mexican
FREE EVENT!! (for 9–12-year-olds only) *Capacity for this event will be VERY LIMITED, and Registration is REQUIRED **Every participant must be accompanied by an adult. 💃 Inspired by traditions of
FREE EVENT!! (for 13–17-year-olds only) *Capacity for this event will be VERY LIMITED, and Registration is REQUIRED **Every participant must be accompanied by an adult. 💃 Inspired by traditions of
The San Antonio River Authority & San Antonio River Foundation proudly present Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta 2025 – the official kayaking event of Fiesta! Enjoy a day of FREE outdoor
Discover the Creatures of the Night with us! Join San Antonio River Authority staff and volunteers for a special night hike at Helton Nature Park! Using fluorescent lights and observation
Explore, learn, and walk with us! Join San Antonio River Authority staff for a one-hour walking tour along the scenic Mission Reach! Each week brings a new theme—ethnobotany, wildflowers, pollinators,
Join San Antonio River Authority staff on a nature hike to explore the nocturnal flora and fauna that San Antonio River Authority's nature-based parks call home. Learn about native plants
Race the River Paddling Series is BACK! Registration Open February 10 at 10 am. REGISTER May 10, 2025 Pro Racer Check-in Location: Goliad Paddling Trail- Riverdale Access Point - N Riverdale Ln,
SAVE THE DATE! San Pedro Creek Culture Park Grand Finale Celebration Thursday, May 15 More info to come!
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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