Can you swim in the Riverwalk?

Swimming in that river is illegal. "There is a city ordinance that doesn't allow swimming in the San Antonio River," said Melissa Bryant, environmental sciences manager for San Antonio River Authority. Swimmers who are caught can be fined up to $500.

How deep is the water at the River Walk?

You may think it's consistently shallow, but the river depth varies from 2 to 24 feet!

Is the San Antonio Riverwalk a real river?

The river is not just an entertainment area for visitors and residents but also functioning waterway that funnels water through central San Antonio and the southern parts of the City and South Texas.

Why is the River Walk water so dirty?

Contributing to the problem are the vast areas of pavement and asphalt where bacteria collect, Bryant said. Rainstorms then cause these bacteria to wash into the San Antonio River and its tributaries. “We can see during a storm event that our E. coli levels spike up,” she said.

Do you have to wear a mask at the River Walk?

Masks are not required on the River Walk but are highly recommended for everyone's safety.

Searching For Treasure in URBAN River Below Famous Mall!! (San Antonio Riverwalk)

Is the River Walk safe at night?

Riverwalk is very safe at night. Yes most of the restaurants will be open at 9 pm.

How much does the San Antonio River Walk cost?

The River Walk itself is free. The boat tour's not expensive, it's about seven dollars, and they'll give you a complete oversight of the attractions along the walk.

Is the River Walk empty?

The Great San Antonio River Walk drain, January 2022. Since the 1980s, the city has drained the famously green San Antonio River in an effort to keep things clean downtown.

Did the San Antonio River Walk go dry?

Beginning Sunday, January 23, 2022, through Sunday, January 30, 2022, sections of the San Antonio River along the River Walk will be drained as part of the River Walk Maintenance program, a joint effort between the City of San Antonio's Center City Development Operation, Public Works Department, and the San Antonio ...

When was the River Walk last drained?

He's just happy to be here. This year, the public works department only fully drained one part of the River Walk (the loop that encircles downtown and the extension that juts off from it), while the last time the river was drained, in January 2020, the team drained the 2.5-mile main stretch.

Can you drink alcohol on the Riverwalk?

What types of alcohol can I drink along the Riverwalk? All types – beer, wine and liquor, as long as it is in the specialty cup. No other containers are allowed in the Riverwalk open container area.

Why is the Riverwalk famous?

The Riverwalk is famous for hosting river parades throughout the year. San Antonio's favorite way to celebrate, river parades invite citizens to line the banks of the Riverwalk while river barges are decorated as parade floats and navigate the river.

Is the San Antonio Riverwalk safe?

The River Walk is very safe! Lots of people strolling up and down, taking the river cruises, dining at the outside seating of several restaurants.

Does the San Antonio Riverwalk have water?

At this time there is no water in much of the river loop, and the river cruises will not be running. The next scheduled emptying and maintenance is the 23rd January 2022 to the 30th January 2022. You can see the dates for future maintenance on the river maintenance page of the San Antonio city here.

Does the San Antonio Riverwalk flood?

Despite flash floods that occur occasionally in the Texas Hill Country, San Antonio's River Walk generally has remained safe from the river overflowing. The San Antonio River flood control system is an engineering marvel; one which other cities could consider for the protection of their own commercial centers.

Is San Antonio River Dirty?

The San Antonio River's main pollution problem is E. coli bacteria that collect on hard surfaces like asphalt and concrete and wash into the river during storms.

Is Riverwalk in Rock Hill Open?

The trail is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the end of September.

How long is the River Walk?

How long is the River Walk? The San Antonio River Walk is 15 miles long including the Downtown, Mission and Museum Reaches.

Why did the San Antonio Riverwalk go dry?

Maintenance project will last until Sunday, Jan 30

The River Walk will look different this week, and that's because the city is going to drain it for routine maintenance. The City of San Antonio's Public Works Department said portions of the San Antonio River will be drained beginning Sunday, Jan.

Where does the water come from for the San Antonio Riverwalk?

All of the dry-weather flow of the San Antonio River in the downtown area used to come from two major groupings of Edwards Aquifer springs, both with their own separate pages on this site: San Antonio Springs and another nearby grouping of springs, the San Pedro Springs.

Are there fish in the San Antonio River?

Bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill are just some of the fish being caught in the San Antonio river both north and south of downtown. SAN ANTONIO – Bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill are just some of the fish being caught in the San Antonio River both north and south of downtown.

How long is the River Walk in San Antonio?

The San Antonio River Walk is 15 miles long and flows through about 5 miles of downtown San Antonio. While there is no specific River Walk address, you can use the Shops at Rivercenter located on the River Walk as your GPS guide: 849 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Get directions.

How far is Riverwalk from Alamo?

How far is it from The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio to The Alamo? The distance between The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio and The Alamo is 1665 feet. The road distance is 2700 feet.

Why is the Alamo closed?

The Alamo temporarily closed in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In June, the plaza closed because of safety concerns over downtown protests for racial justice. The open spaces at the Alamo include the gardens, the Living History area, Wall of History and the gift shop.