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The Project

San Pedro Creek Culture Park - A Four-Phase Project

The San Pedro Creek Culture Park will encompass a total of four phases, with three segments in phase 1. With phase 1, Segment 1 complete, the second segment is currently under construction from Houston Street to Nueva Street.

In total, construction on the San Pedro Creek Culture Park will add more than 60,000 linear feet of new walls, replace eight street bridges and all associated utilities while adding four miles of walking trails and 11 acres of landscaping.

Once fully complete, the San Pedro Creek Culture Park is expected to spur a $1.5 billion economic impact by creating 2,100 new housing units, 1,428 new downtown employees, 7,300 new downtown residents, a 150 percent increase in new property value and $227 million in ad valorem tax revenues.

When the four phases are completed, the San Pedro Creek Culture Park will span 2.2 miles through downtown, beginning at IH-35 at the flood tunnel inlet at Santa Rosa Street and ending at the confluence of the Alazán and Apache Creeks at IH-35 to the south.

San Pedro Creek Construction Phases

North Santa Rosa Street to Houston Street – COMPLETE

As of May 5, 2018, the first segment is open to the public. This portion of the Culture Park begins with the beautiful Tunnel Inlet where you’ll find the Plaza de Fundación and its incredible “Rain from the Heavens” public art installment. Custom tile work adorns the surrounding 12 Generational Benches, as well as various features throughout the park.

Also found in Phase 1 are commissioned murals and other art pieces that represent the history and culture of this historic creek.

San Pedro Creek Culture Park
San Pedro Creek Culture Park Mural
San Pedro Creek Culture Park
San Antonio Artists
San Pedro Creek Culture Park
San Pedro Creek Culture Park
Downtown San Antonio
San Antonio Art

Houston street to Nueva Street – COMPLETE

Estimated to be complete in early 2021, Phase 1.2 will feature three prominent attractions. The first is a Performance Plaza that will welcome performance artists of all kinds to use the park as their creative stage. Adjacent to the famous Alameda Theater, the plan is to partner with the historic performance venue on outdoor events. When not in use, the plaza will become an open space for people to sit and enjoy their surroundings.

The second major attraction of this phase will be a beautiful greenspace where park visitors can lounge and enjoy the weather with a book or picnic basket. Facing a cascading wall of water, the area will be picturesque and serene.

The third major attraction will be a tremendous mural composed of five pieces behind the Spanish Governors’ Palace. Similar to the murals in Phase 1.1, this will speak to the vibrant culture of the park and its rich history.

San Pedro Creek Culture Park
San Pedro Creek Culture Park
A beautiful green space with a 250-foot cascading wall of water.
San Pedro Creek Culture Park
San Pedro Creek Culture Park

Construction Progress Photos

Nueva Street to Cesar Chavez Street – COMPLETE

Phase 1.3 will primarily focus on infrastructure updates. The design of this phase complements the new federal courthouse, also in development. Currently, pre-construction work and bridge replacement is taking place along Graham Street – this street is currently closed and will remain closed until early 2023. In addition, Nueva Street is projected to close for pre-construction work and bridge replacement late June 2020 and will remain closed until early 2023.

San Pedro Creek Culture Park Phase 1.3
Nueva Looking South
Nueva Gate Viewing South
Nueva Low Paseo Viewing South

Guadalupe Street to Alamo Street – IN CONSTRUCTION

Phase 2 extends from Guadalupe Street to just north of Cevallos Street. Currently, pre-construction work and bridge replacement is taking place along Camp Street – this street is currently closed and will remain closed until early 2023. In addition:

  • Guadalupe Street is projected to close for pre-construction work and bridge replacement late June 2020 and will remain closed until early 2023.
  • Alamo Street is projected to close for pre-construction work and bridge replacement early July 2020 and will remain closed until early 2023.
Camp Street Bridge Bridge Sidewalk Viewing East
Ruby City Viewing North East
South Alamo Gate House Aerial Viewing North
Culvert Park - Just North of Camp Street

Alamo Street – IN PLANNING

Still in development, the last two phases will be a beautiful extension of the previous two and add to the culture, nature, and art of this unique park.

Cesar Chavez Street to Guadalupe Street – IN PLANNING

Still in development, the last two phases will be a beautiful extension of the previous two and add to the culture, nature, and art of this unique park.

San Pedro Creek Culture Park
Guadalupe Street facing North
San Pedro Creek Culture Park
Cesar Chavez facing South

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.

Project Manager

The San Antonio River Authority is the project manager for the project.

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

Project Funder

Bexar County is the primary funder of the San Pedro Creek Improvements Project.

City of San Antonio

Project Partner

City of San Antonio

Consultant Team

Pape Dawson

Lead Civil Engineer

HDR

Prime and Lead Structural and Hydrologic Engineer

Downtown San Antonio

Consulting Landscape Architect

Construction Team

Sundt-Davila

Architects

munoz

Phase 1.1, 1.2

Rialto Studio

Phase 1.3, 2

Ford Powell Carson

Phase 1.3, 2

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