Events

FREE Yoga with Mobile Om

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

Monday, April 7 | 6–7 p.m. San Pedro Creek Culture Park | 302 W Houston St.

Free
Event Series Night Hikes

Night Hike – Helton Nature Park

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

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 […]

Free

Walking Tour – Ethnobotany

Concepcion Park 600 E Theo Ave, San Antonio, United States

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, […]

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Public Meeting Notice: Escondido Dams 1,4, & 12

Kenedy City Hall Auditorium 303 West Main Street, Kenedy, TX, United States

The San Antonio River Authority, United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), Escondido Watershed District, City of Kenedy, and Karnes County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a public meeting as they begin the planning process to develop a Supplemental Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Floodwater Retarding Dams […]

Household Hazardous Waste Event – Karnes County

Karnes County Youth Show Barn 1480 County Rd 345, Karnes City, United States

Household Hazardous Waste Event - Karnes County April 12, 2025 8am - 12pm Karnes County Youth Show Barn 1480 CR 345, Kenedy, TX 78119 Please refer to our what to […]

Free
Event Series Race the River 2025

Race the River – Mission Reach

Espada Park 1750 SE Military Dr, San Antonio, Texas

Come out to the first race in our 2025 Race the River Paddling Series! Registration Opens Monday, February 10 at 10 AM. REGISTER April 12, 2025 Racer Check-in Location: San Antonio River Flood Control Tunnel Outlet - 331 Roosevelt Ave. San Antonio, TX 78210 Racer Check-in Time: 8AM-9:15AM Race Start Time: 10AM Amateur Race Cutoff: 12PM at Padre Park […]

Nature Center Sun-Day – Trueheart Ranch Nature Park

Trueheart Ranch Nature Park 14984 Blue Wing Rd, San Antonio, United States

Nature Center Sun-day at Trueheart Ranch Nature Park! Join us for a fun-filled day of nature, creativity, and exploration from 9 AM - 3 PM! Activities happen every other hour, so plan your adventure: Birding Tour | 9 AM - 10 AM Story Time | 11 AM - 12 PM Recycled Art | 1 PM […]

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Walking Tour – Birding

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

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, […]

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Walking Tour – Wildflowers

Confluence Park 301 W. Mitchell, San Antonio, TX, United States

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, […]

Gratis

Discovery Hunt Spring 2025

San Antonio River Authority 100 E. Guenther, San Antonio, TX, United States

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

Walking Tour – Pollinators

Confluence Park 301 W. Mitchell, San Antonio, TX, United States

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,

Free

Alerts

Graytown Park Parking Lot Construction Notice 

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:

  • Upper parking area, pavilion, and restrooms will be CLOSED during construction. Temporary restroom facilities will be provided.
  • Park and river access will be CLOSED Monday–Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM (no access during these hours).

We encourage visitors to plan accordingly and check back for updates as the project progresses. Thank you for your support!

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Trail Closure: Museum Reach at Pearl

* 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.

North Bridge West Landing & Stairs Trail Closure Map

 

Goliad Paddling Trail Alert

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.

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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