Events

We are canceling this event because of the restrictions on groups larger than 10 in parks and in order to keep our participants and organizers safe.

We are monitoring the COVID-19 restrictions and may cancel this event to protect the safety of the participants and organizers if needed. 
 South Texas Off Road Mountain-Bikers (STORM) hosts this free monthly kid's ride at McAllister Park on the dirt trails. This is a great opportunity for parents and children alike to get out on the dirt trails and see how fun mountain biking can be. Kids will learn basic trail skills and trail etiquette during this introduction to trail riding. Participants will meet at the McAllister Park “Dog Park” parking lot (https://goo.gl/maps/ghDubAF9rVA2 (https://goo.gl/maps/ghDubAF9rVA2)) and the event will last from 9:00am–11:00am.

We will be practicing social distancing and other precautions to make this a safe and enjoyable ride.

What to bring:
Required:
- Bicycle
- Helmet
- Closed-toe shoes
- Face mask/covering
Recommended:
- Sunglasses
- Gloves
- Water
- Sunscreen

This event is “weather permitting” for the protection of the trail system. Updates and cancellations will be posted on the "STORM South Texas Off Road Mountain-Bikers" Facebook page and on the STORM website events page (https://stormmtb.org/events-calendar (https://stormmtb.org/events-calendar)).

Parents or accompanying adults will need to sign a liability waiver for themselves and their child before the ride and may accompany their child on the ride.

Agenda: https://sanantonio.legistar.com/DepartmentDetail.aspx?ID=22888&GUID=AF8D5F2B-8A84-40C2-8CE1-A8704793A933

The Parks and Recreation Board was created by the authority of the City Council, Ordinance Number 29561, June 14, 1961.

Overall Purpose of the Board
- Provide liaison between the community and the Department of Parks and Recreation regarding community recreational facilities and services, needs and desires and recreation programming.
- Review the departmental operations and maintenance budget and advise the Director of the Board's suggestions regarding priority programs.
- Promote public awareness of the public recreational facilities and services provided by the City and stimulate community participation in those programs.
- Review operational policies for the various parks facilities and recommend new or revised policies as circumstances change.
- Review all applications for federal parks and recreation grants prior to submission to City Council.

Board Details
- Membership Composition: The Board consists of 11 residents of the City who serve without pay.
- Appointment: Members are appointed by the City Council, pursuant to recommendation by the City Manager.
- Term of Members: Members are appointed for a two-year term. Members may be appointed for no more than two consecutive two-year terms.
- Presiding Officer: The Board shall select, by majority vote, a chairperson and a vice chair person. That chair person serves for one year and may be re-elected for not more than one additional consecutive year. The vice-chair person presides at meetings in the absence of the chair person.

Meeting and Contact Information
The board's regularly scheduled meetings are the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m

http://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/About-Mission/Boards/Parks-Recreation-Board

Agenda: https://sanantonio.legistar.com/DepartmentDetail.aspx?ID=22885&GUID=33F23D53-BBEF-4E87-A1BB-F05834EACD00&R=1fe80087-f036-40b6-9568-c8bac401efb3

The Linear Creekway Parks Advisory Board is comprised of 11 members appointed by the Mayor and each City Councilmember for two-year terms. The Board is charged with providing input and advice to staff and the City Council regarding acquisition and appropriate development of linear parks along major creeks and rivers and their tributaries in the San Antonio Area.

Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM.

http://www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/About-Mission/Boards/Linear-Creekway-Parks-Advisory-Board

Register: https://x.gldn.io/dBYa542Mk3  

Volunteers will learn to use different hand tools like McLeods, pick mattocks, pruning loppers/saws, etc. as well as hand held string trimmers (weed eaters) and backpack blowers.  Volunteers will learn proper pruning techniques and trail building/maintenance techniques.

Wear clothing appropriate for trail work including closed-toe shoes, work gloves and safety glasses. Bring a hydration pack or re-usable water bottle to stay hydrated and bring sun screen and/or bug spray.

2020 Trail Work Days
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• Wednesday, January 29
• Wednesday, February 26
• Wednesday, March 25
• Wednesday, April 29
• Wednesday, May 27
• Wednesday, June 24
• Wednesday, July 29
• Wednesday, August 26
• Wednesday, September 30
• Wednesday, October 28
• Wednesday, November 18
• Wednesday, December 16