Events

Friday Night Hikes – Jackson Nature Park

Jackson Nature Park 9284 County Road 401, Stockdale, United States

Join San Antonio River Authority staff on a nature hike to explore the nocturnal flora and fauna that call Helton Nature Park home. Learn about native plants and wildlife in a fun and exciting way. You never know what you will find, so join us for these wildcard night hikes through this amazing nature park! […]

Free

Youth and Adult Disc Golf Clinic

Graytown Park 1239 County Rd 125,, Elmendorf, United States

Join us for a Youth & Adult DISC GOLF CLINIC sponsored by Educational Disc Golf Experience, hosted by Alamo Community Disc Club, and presented by San Antonio River Authority at Graytown Disc Golf Course! Register Location: Graytown Disc Golf Course 1239 County Rd 125 Elmendorf, TX 78112 Date: Saturday June 22, 2024 Time: 9am-12pm Learn […]

$5

Nature Days – Wet and Wild

Acequia Park 8500 Mission Pkwy, San Antonio, TX, United States

Join San Antonio River Authority Staff for this Wet and Wild Nature Day. Learn about the animals that call the river home while learning the ins and outs of kayaking. -Open to 12 years of age and older. -Walk ups will not be allowed to join due to the limited # of kayaks. FREE EVENT!! […]

Free

Fin Addicts Fishing Clinic – Acequia Park

Acequia Park 8500 Mission Pkwy, San Antonio, TX, United States

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 […]

Free

Youth and Adult Par2 Disc Golf Tournament

Join us for a PAR2 Tournament, a casual, unsanctioned event perfect for all skill levels! *Sponsored by First Available Disc Golf and presented by San Antonio River Authority at Graytown […]

$5 – $15

Friday Night Hikes at Graytown Park

Helton Nature Park 15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX, United States

Join San Antonio River Authority staff on a nature hike to explore the nocturnal flora and fauna that call Helton Nature Park home. Learn about native plants and wildlife in […]

Free

Drum Circle

San Pedro Creek Culture Park 48 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX, United States

Drum Circle @ SPC Plaza de Fundacion on August 13th from 7pm - 8pm. *Please same graphic that was used for last event. *Event description: Enjoy the spirit and magic […]

Free

Friday Night Hikes at Hendrick Arnold Nature Park

Hendrick Arnold Nature Park 8950 Fitzhugh Rd, San Antonio, United States

Join San Antonio River Authority staff on a nature hike to explore the nocturnal flora and fauna that call Hendrick Arnold Nature Park home. Learn about native plants and wildlife […]

Free

Free Camping Weekend at Helton Nature Park

Helton Nature Park 15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX, United States

FREE CAMPING WEEKEND @ Helton Nature Park is back! Free Camping at Helton Nature Park Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25, 2024. 3:00 pm - 11:00 am Helton Nature […]

Free

Campside Cinema – Wonka

Helton Nature Park 15662 FM 775, Floresville, TX, United States

Enjoy a night under the stars with a free screening of Wonka, at our next Campside Cinema event at Helton Nature Park! On August 23rd at 8:30 pm, set up […]

Free

Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz – Hendrick Arnold Nature Park

Hendrick Arnold Nature Park 8950 Fitzhugh Rd, San Antonio, United States

Join the San Antonio River Authority for the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) "Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz" all through the month of September. We are excited to bring citizen […]

Free

Alerts

San Antonio River Walk Draining

Beginning Monday, January 13 through Friday, January 17, a small section of the San Antonio River will be drained as part of the River Walk Maintenance Program. The work will not affect the River Walk loop and Go Rio boat service will continue to operate in the river loop area. For more information, please refer to the City of San Antonio’s website.

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.

Trail Closure Alert – Roosevelt Park

The trail on the east bank of the river, from north of Steve’s Avenue to Roosevelt Park, will close today, January 6, and reopen on Thursday afternoon, January 9.

Next week, the trail will be closed again from January 13 to January 17 as work resumes in the area.

This closure is in conjunction with our STEM Density work. Thank you for your understanding as we enhance our trails!

Park Alert: Water Fountains Temporarily Closed

Due to freezing temperatures, all water fountains at our parks will be closed for the week.

We encourage visitors to plan ahead and bring their own water during this time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize safety during the cold weather.

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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