Join the San Antonio River Authority staff for an exciting nature hike and discover the amazing flora and fauna along the Museum Reach and Mission Reach of the San Antonio River! Each Wednesday brings a new location, so don't miss out on exploring different stretches of our beautiful river! *Hike will be approximately 1-2 miles Mark […]
Join the San Antonio River Authority staff for an exciting nature hike and discover the amazing flora and fauna along the Museum Reach and Mission Reach of the San Antonio River! Each Wednesday brings a new location, so don't miss out on exploring different stretches of our beautiful river! Mark your calendars and get ready […]
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 of rhythm expressed through our Community Drum Circle. Drumming in a group setting is good for the mind AND body and can produce feelings of […]
Join the San Antonio River Authority staff for an exciting nature hike and discover the amazing flora and fauna along the Museum Reach and Mission Reach of the San Antonio River! Each Wednesday brings a new location, so don't miss out on exploring different stretches of our beautiful river! Mark your calendars and get ready […]
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 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 […]
Join the San Antonio River Authority staff for an exciting nature hike and discover the amazing flora and fauna along the Museum Reach and Mission Reach of the San Antonio River! Each Wednesday brings a new location, so don't miss out on exploring different stretches of our beautiful river! Mark your calendars and get ready […]
FREE CAMPING WEEKEND @ Helton Nature Park is back! Free Camping at Helton Nature Park Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25, 2024. 3:00 pm
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 your blankets & chairs and settle in for a night of fun with family & friends. Show up early to make sure you snag some […]
Join the San Antonio River Authority staff for an exciting nature hike and discover the amazing flora and fauna along the Museum Reach and Mission Reach of the San Antonio River! Each Wednesday brings a new location, so don't miss out on exploring different stretches of our beautiful river! Mark your calendars and get ready […]
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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