Rick Trefzer

Rick Trefzer

Rick Trefzer

Rick Trefzer

Rick Trefzer has been with the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) since 2014 and currently services as the Deputy General Manager. In this role he has oversight over the finance, operations, planning and project management, and technical services functions of the organization. Prior to holding this position, Rick held the position of Director of Support Services and was responsible for delivering many of the administrative and financial services supporting River Authority departments – accounting and finance, payroll, operating and capital budget development, purchasing, information technology including geographic information systems (GIS), and project management.

Prior to joining the River Authority, Rick held executive roles in finance and administration and information technology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. During his six plus years at the university, Texas A&M-San Antonio was one of the fastest growing institutions in the State of Texas. Over his professional career, Rick has had the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience within multiple industries, to include public service, higher education, manufacturing, real estate, and retail.

Rick is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with a BBA and MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Additionally, he is a Leadership San Antonio past participant and steering committee member (LSA 37 and 42) and has had the privilege of participating on various boards and committees within the community.

Alerts

Parks Notice – Mission Reach Art

Please be aware the San Antonio River Foundation in coordination with the River Authority will be de-installing public art benches for maintenance on January 22, 8am-5pm.

Located along the Mission Reach between Roosevelt Park and Confluence Park, the benches Serapes by Vincent Valdez and Butterflies by Anita Valencia, will be reinstalled when restoration is complete.

Freezing Weather Alert

Freezing weather is expected in the San Antonio area from Sunday to Tuesday. We advise all park and trail visitors to exercise caution during this time. Please watch for icy conditions and prioritize safety while enjoying our parks and trails.

Mission Reach:

  • Water Fountains will be shut down starting Saturday, January 18th. We will provide updates once they are turned back on.
  • Espada Park, River Front Parkway & Camino Coahuilteca restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Brooklyn Lock and Dam & San Pedro Creek Culture Park:

  • Restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

Trueheart Ranch, Helton, Escondido, and Branch River Parks:

  • Restrooms will be closed until further notice. Updates will be provided once they are reopened.

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.

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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