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I grew up along Balcones Creek, a small, intermittent tributary to Cibolo Creek. I was able to spend countless hours exploring the dry creek bed in the summer and the
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The trail on the east bank of the river, from Lonestar Boulevard to Eagleland Drive, will be closed starting today, January 22, and will reopen on Thursday, January 23, after 5 PM.
This closure is part of our ongoing STEM work. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to enhance our trails!
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 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:
Brooklyn Lock and Dam & San Pedro Creek Culture Park:
Trueheart Ranch, Helton, Escondido, and Branch River Parks:
The Rain from Heaven installation is temporarily out of service for maintenance.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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.
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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