San Pedro Creek Culture Park — A Four-Phase Project
The San Pedro Creek Culture Park will encompass 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) is underway, with completion anticipated in Spring 2025, at which time the project will conclude 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 will contain 100-year floodplain within the San Pedro Creek banks.
Economic Development
The project will catalyze 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 will advance the water quality and ensure the sustainability of our biotic habitats.
Cultural Linkages
The Project will celebrate and express 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 is the primary funder of the San Pedro Creek Improvements Project and the San Antonio River Authority is the project manager for the project. The San Antonio River Authority will have oversight and maintenance responsibility as project phases are complete.