Council Approves $8.6M Grant Submission
Published on January 15, 2026
Funding is in support of southwest greenway trail expansion.
SAN ANTONIO (January 15, 2026) – A pivotal step in the southern expansion of the Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System took shape after City Council voted to authorize the submission of a grant application and the acceptance of funds, if awarded, from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDoT) for the Off-System Grade Separation State Fund Program in the amount of up to $8,649,552.50 with a required cash match of up to a maximum of 10% of the project costs.
One of the projects included in the grant application is the construction of Union Pacific Railroad Crossing at Leon Creek near Quintana Road located in District 4. The projected cost totals $677,940 and is in support of the voter-approved 2015 Sales Tax Venue project at the Leon Creek Greenway from Quintana to I-35. If funds are awarded, this project could complement the ongoing Leon Creek Greenway trail extension connecting the southern end of Pearsall Park to Spicewood Park funded by Bexar County.
“After 25 years since the Greenway trail system began, gaps remain in the southwestern sector of San Antonio,” said the District 4 Councilmember. “Seeking funding for this railroad crossing at Leon Creek is a critical step forward in connecting our trails in the Southside. As the city continues to grow south, we must ensure residents across the city have access to green spaces and that we protect our natural areas.”
The trail system is a growing network of paved multi-use creekway trails that connect to parks, schools, and green spaces throughout San Antonio. There are over 103 miles of trails and over 1,700 acres of green space currently within the system. The system is comprised of the Leon Creek, Salado Creek, Westside Creeks, Medina River, and other tributary creeks.
The installation of the Camargo Park trailhead in 2023 marked the latest link of the Leon Creek South Greenway sector. The segment is 1.9 miles long and connects to Levi Strauss Park and Rodriguez County Park. Other trailheads in District 4 include New Life Trailhead, Pearsall Park, Lackland Corridor Gateway, Medina River Natural Area, and Applewhite Trailhead.