Park Closures

Facilities

6/22/2018

Parks

Friedrich Natural Area 6/18/18

Due to recent rainfall, the following trails have been closed: Juniper Ridge, Fern Del, Bosque Trail, Vista Loop, Restoration Way, and Upland Range.

Lady Bird Johnson 5/18/18

The Salado Creek Boardwalk near LBJ Park is temporarily closed.

 

Greenway Trail Closures as of 6/5/18:

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Salado Creek Greenway – Boardwalk anti-slip surface treatment

Anti-slip surface panels will be installed on the Morningstar Boardwalk (Salado Creek Greenway near LBJ Park) starting mid-April and will be completed by June 1, pending weather conditions.  The trail is expected to remain open to public use during the installation.

Leon Vista Trailhead – Trail Closure (Trailhead construction)

The Leon Vista trailhead, located at 8561 Rochelle St has been substantially completed and the trailhead been reopened to the public.

Leon Creek Greenway North – Trail Closure east of Old Fredericksburg Road

Approximately ¼ mile of the Leon Creek Greenway will be closed east of Old Fredericksburg Road (to the point at which the trail currently ends at I-10) starting Wednesday, February 20.  The trail will be closed until approximately fall of 2018, in conjunction with construction of the new segment of Leon Creek Greenway (I-10 to the Rim).

Medina River Greenway – Trail Closure at 281 Trailhead (sewer line construction)

The Medina River Greenway trailhead at 13855 S. Hwy 281 will be closed for approximately two months starting Monday, April 23.  The main trail from Pleasanton Road to Mattox Park will remain open to public use until further notice.

Apache Creek Greenway – Trail Closure (SAWS construction)

Due to a SAWS sewer replacement project, the Apache Creek Trail is currently closed from 19th street to San Jacinto Street.

Please call 311 to report closed locations not reflected in this report

***WHY ARE THE TRAILS CLOSED?***

All natural surface trails are impacted by foot traffic, and the impact on these trails is magnified when they are wet. People leave depressions and ruts on wet trails, and this can result in permanent damage in the form of erosion and trail widening. Every centimeter of soil that gets washed away due to erosion takes 200 years to be replaced. The best environmental management practices as well as a concern for patron safety require that trails be closed when they are wet. Friedrich Wilderness Park is joining the San Antonio River Authority, Government Canyon State Natural Area, and other state and national parks, in implementing a policy of closing wet trails. Please help protect our natural resources by obeying trail closure signs. Your cooperation and understanding will help preserve Friedrich Wilderness Park for future generations.