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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Project Funder
Bexar County is the primary funder of the San Pedro Creek Improvements Project.
Project Partner
City of San Antonio
Consultant Team
Lead Civil Engineer
Prime and Lead Structural and Hydrologic Engineer
Consulting Landscape Architect
Construction Team
Architects
Phase 1.1, 1.2
Phase 1.3, 2
Phase 1.3, 2
