The River Walk
Memories of hot summer walks around the River Walk. Mom would take us to the zoo, then we'd go to the River Walk. I brought my children here, and they'll bring their children. It's not so easy getting to San Antonio now that we all live in different states, but it's still part of what we remember as "home".
History
Downtown San Antonio had a severe problem with flooding. In the 1920s, the options were to either pave over the river or develop an idea that would keep the river from overflowing it boundaries. In 1939 under the WPA, the initial construction of a network of 17,000 linear feet of walkways, about 20 bridges, and extensive plantings was completed. Over the years, there have been periods of major additions, more and more businesses added, events, and overall opportunities for good times.
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