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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 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
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 […]
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,
SAN PEDRO CREEK CULTURE PARK IS NOW COMPLETE! This transformative project has revitalized a historic waterway into a dynamic public space featuring public art, native landscaping, and wildlife in the
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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* 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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