Ready, set, play! Join us at Helton Nature Park on March 5, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a morning of nature-based fun! Test your skills balancing on […]
Come out to Helton Nature Park this weekend for FREE CAMPING! All campsite booking fees waived for this weekend. Free Camping at Helton Nature Park Friday, March 7th - Sunday, March 9th, 2025 3:00 pm - 11:00 am Helton Nature Park 15662 FM 775 Floresville, TX 78114 Registration Facebook Event
FREE Event! Campside Cinema at Helton Nature Park Enjoy a night under the stars with a free screening of a movie that will be determined at a later date, at Campside Cinema at Helton Nature Park! Set up your blankets & chairs and settle in for a night of fun with family & friends. Show […]
Household Hazardous Waste Event - Goliad County March 8, 2025 9 am - 12 pm Goliad Memorial Auditorium 925 US-183, Goliad, TX 77963 Please refer to our what to bring […]
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 Fishing Lessons to the Public & NO FISHING LICENSE needed for this event! Join Fin Addict Angler Foundation and the San Antonio River Authority for an exhilarating morning of family, fishing, and meeting new friends. Fin Addict Instructors and Volunteers will educate youth on the Basics of Fishing through fun methods, making this event […]
Join us for a special series filled with exciting activities for nature lovers of all ages! Date: Sunday, March 16th, 2025 Time: 9AM-3PM Location: Helton Nature Park 15662 Fm 775, Floresville, TX 78114 No registration required – just walk up and join the fun! Bring the family and spend your Sunday exploring the great outdoors! […]
Join scientists from the San Antonio River Authority and partners to assist with biological surveys, observe flora and fauna and get a peek of this new park! March 20-22, 2025 Hendrick Arnold Park 8950 Fitzhugh Rd San Antonio, TX 78252 Registration
Join us for a FREE eerie evening exploring the haunted history of Trueheart Ranch Nature Park! With Curious Twins Paranormal as your guides, we’ll uncover ghostly tales of the river, nearby haunted neighborhoods, and the tragic floods that shaped our city’s past. Haunted Hike at Trueheart Ranch Nature Park Thursday, March 20, 2025 Trueheart Ranch […]
FREE Event! Creekside Cinema at Escondido Creek Parkway! Enjoy an evening under the stars with a free screening of a film to be determined at a later date! Get your blankets and chairs ready for a fun night with family and friends. Get there early to make sure you get free popcorn provided by the […]
Household Hazardous Waste Event - Wilson County March 22, 2025 8 am- 12 pm Wilson County Expo & Community Center 435 TX-97, Floresville, TX 78114 Please refer to our what […]
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, cultural history, and more. Get your steps in while discovering the hidden stories of the river. Every tour is a unique adventure—don’t miss out! Wednesday, […]
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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