+-How much does it cost to visit the River Walk? The River Walk is a public park and is free to visit. Boat rides, attractions, and other activities will have various costs associated with them. +-How do we get a boat ride? Rio San Antonio Cruises offers boat tours and boat taxis. .Weather permitting, boat tours and boat taxis operate from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm daily. +-Is it true that the River Walk is drained every year? In the past, the River Walk was drained annually for cleaning and maintenance. Since 2002, the River Walk is now drained every 2-3 years. Because it is drained for maintenance, we cannot predict which years it will be drained. We encourage you to visit our website under "Events" to see if draining is planned. If it is to be drained, it will occur the first week of January. +-What is the address of the River Walk? The River Walk is 15-miles long. It flows through approximately 5-miles of downtown San Antonio. As such, there is no one address.
For GPS purposes, use the address for the Shops at Rivercenter, located directly on the River Walk, in the heart of downtown, at 849 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205.The headwaters of the San Antonio River is located at the University of Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas. approximately 4 miles north of Downtown. It joins the Guadalupe River and flows all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. +-What does "Paseo del Rio" mean? "Paseo del Rio" is the Spanish translation for River Walk, or literally “Walk of the River.” +-Where can I park my RV or bus Downtown? Out-of-town visitors may park their buses at the Travis Park parking meters or at The Alamodome. Arrangements for parking meters need to be made in advance on a first-come basis with the Traffic Division at (210) 207-7755. +-What is the average weather in San Antonio? Climate Conditions Daily Average. for local San Antonio conditions +-Is there a place to get married on the River Walk?
It is called Marriage Island and is located on the bank of the river near Contessa Hotel. Reservations & Fees must be requested through the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department at 210-207-7275. +-Where can I find an ADA map of the River Walk or rent a wheelchair or scooter? Contact The City of San Antonio Disability Access Office by calling 210-207-7957 or by visiting http://www.sanantonio.gov/ada/.The nice folks at Tom’s Wheelchairs rent wheelchairs and scooters. They are conveniently located in Downtown San Antonio. +-What time does the River Walk close? The River Walk is open 24 hours a day, though please check with surrounding buisnesses for thier hours of operation. +-Are dogs allowed on the River Walk? Dogs are allowed on the River Walk, but they must be leashed. Many of the outdoor restaurants and shops welcome dogs. Some restaurants even have pet menus! Please call ahead to check if the specific business you wish to visit allows dogs.
Please remember to always clean-up after your pet. +-Where can I rent a wheelchair or scooter? +-Paseo del Rio Hours of Operation We are committed to ensuring your day at the Zoo is both pleasant and fun. Every effort has been made to provide helpful services and accessibility for all of our visitors. The parking lot has many accessible parking spaces. Parking is free for disabled patrons supplying proof of a disabled placard. Our Main Gate is accessible to all. Accessible routes and exhibit areas are indicated on the Zoo map, which can be found at the Main Gate. A special passenger car on the Little Puffer miniature steam train is designed to hold a wheelchair. A special sand box is built high enough for wheelchair approach in the Meerkat and Prairie Dog exhibit. Our daily rental options include ECV ($35), wheelchair ($15), single stroller ($10), double stroller ($12). They are available at the Main Gate on a first-come, first-served basis. We are unable to take reservations.
Questions regarding rentals can be directed to the Gift Shop at (415) 753-7080 Ext. 8142. We have several restaurants offering a variety of food choices - from standbys such as hot dogs and hamburgers, to salads, sandwiches, soups, Asian specialties, healthy snacks, and vegetarian choices. Snack and beverage carts are also stationed around the Zoo along with picnic tables and outdoor seating. When seated outside, please beware of hungry seagulls. The Leaping Lemur Café provides an indoor/outdoor dining experience and is located in the center of the Zoo between the Thelma and Henry Doelger Primate Discovery Center and Flamingo Lake. A variety of international foods are served, including gourmet sandwiches and salads, Asian specialties, pizza, hamburgers, and chicken fingers. A variety of beverages are offered, including local beers. We can also host your birthday party at the Leaping Lemur Café. The Station Pizza Parlor The Station Pizza Parlor is located near the Little Puffer steam train depot and has outdoor seating overlooking the bear exhibits and Eagle Island.
Adjacent to the spectacular new Elinor Friend Playground, the Caf Playfield offers kid-friendly meals and snacks that will keep everyone's energy up for a full day at the Zoo. We use all locally sourced produce, we serve organic fair-trade coffee, and all of our sandwiches are served on fresh bread directly from Boudin Bakery. Trying to find that special something for the animal lover in your life? Check out our fun shops for a wide variety of animal-related gifts, toys, plush friends, and apparel. You can feel great about your purchase because it will help support conservation programs at the Zoo. The Wildlife Connection Shop is located at the Main Gate of the Zoo, so you are free to shop there prior to entering the Zoo. There is also an ATM available inside the store. If you have lost a personal item at the Zoo, please contact the main office on weekdays at (415) 753-7080. All items that are not claimed within 30 days will be donated to Goodwill. If you have found someone else's personal property, please turn it in at the Main Gate or give the item to any security staff member.