The Project

San Pedro Creek Culture Park — A Four-Phase Project

The San Pedro Creek Culture Park encompasses a total of four phases, including three segments in Phase 1. Phase 1, segment 1 (N. Santa Rosa St. – Houston St.) was completed in May 2018. The final 2 segments of Phase 1 were completed in October 2022. Phases 4.1 and 2 (El Paso St. – Alamo St.) opened in Fall 2023. Construction for Phase 3 (Alamo St. to the confluence with Apache Creek) was completed in Spring 2025, and concluded with a public dedication event. A trail connection above the Creek, between Cesar E. Chavez Blvd and El Paso Street, remains a possibility for future development.

Flood Mitigation

By deepening and widening the existing channel and replacing the eight street bridges, the project contains 100-year floodplain within the San Pedro Creek banks.

Economic Development

The project catalyzes a $1.5 billion economic impact by creating 2,100 new housing units, 1,428 new downtown employees, 7,300 new downtown residents, 150% increase in new property value and $225 million in ad valorem tax revenue.

Water Quality

Through the use of low-impact development features including bioswales, aquatic plantings and the removal of floatables, the project advances the water quality and ensures the sustainability of our biotic habitats.

Cultural Linkages

The Project celebrates and expresses the culture, history and natural qualities of Bexar County through a series of temporary and permanent artworks, artistic treatments, interpretative signage, performances and interactive exhibits.

Partners

Bexar County was the primary funder of the San Pedro Creek Improvements Project and the San Antonio River Authority was the project manager for the project. The San Antonio River Authority oversees and maintains responsibility over the culture park.