Wow. Time sure does fly.

Confluence Park managed by the San Antonio River Foundation, really helped grow the southside with a nationally recognized park that brings joy, art, culture, education, native ecology and recreation to San Antonio’s south side. Nestled at 301 W. Mitchell, the park is nestled right along the banks of the San Antonio River and surrounded by tranquil nature with many trees.

What was once a fenced out CPS Energy laydown yard that has been transformed into something that everyone can enjoy has said many things about the growth of the area. Confluence Park was designed by Lake|Flato Architects, Matsys Design and Rialto Studios to show and tell a story. There are many postings throughout the park on the many features to let guests first-hand tell the vital importance of the native ecology and healthy river systems.

Did you know that rainwater is captured through the three-acre park and divert it to a 130,000 gallon underground storage system? That captured rainwater is used for the park’s irrigation to the park’s restrooms that helps minimize the impact to our beloved Edward’s Aquifer system.

If you’ve visited the park, you may notice the structure that houses the restrooms. That is the Estela Avery Education Center. This structure is powered by a 14kW solar panel array and has 10 inch-thick concrete walls, two are built part of the natural earth. This structure is designed to help minimize the park’s energy demands and allows Confluence Park to give back rather than consume.

Let’s talk about the featured attraction of Confluence Park, the BHP Pavilion.

Constructed December 2017, the BHP Pavilion is that gathering spot of many local events since its opening in March 2018 has hosted over 32,000 students & registrants, hosted over 350 programs for 70 schools across 11 districts and helped more than 75 non-profit partners during this short amount of time.

The Event

Fast Forward to March 11th, 2023. A spirited festival of nature, music, poetry, storytelling, hands-on-art, yoga and dance will help ring in the 5th anniversary of Confluence Park. The Celebration Circle event is from 3pm till 6pm. People of all-ages are encouraged to experience this grand event on top of helping celebrate World Water Day 2023.

While there is limited parking at the Confluence Park parking lot, guests can utilize the surrounding street parking. Please don’t park or block the driveways of residents in the nearby communities. Additional parking will be offered across the street at 317 W. Mitchell at the Life Christian Center and over at Conception Park at 500 Theo Parkway, a short walk on the Riverwalk to Confluence Park.

Event Times

3pm: Opening Drum Circle

3:50pm: The Astonishing Mr. Pitts Show

4:15pm: Storytelling

4:40pm: Poetry

5pm: Music to Dance to by Rudi Harst + The Rudiments

5:30pm: authentic belly dancing by Mystical Goddess Bellydancers until 6pm

Food Trucks

There will be yummy food vendors on-site to take care of your hunger needs including Naco210 and paletas to cool you off.