Rio Vista Park

Rio Vista Park is a great place to put your kayak in and paddle upstream or go for a refreshing swim. It's not uncommon to see surfers in the rapids and sunbathers along the river banks. The San Marcos River is part of a delicate aquifer system, so please be mindful of what you do in and around its waters. This is also the point of pick-up for the Lions Club Tube shuttle. Bring your own tube or rent one from Lions Club upstream at City Park. 

The amenities include restrooms, tennis courts, 1/2 basketball court, benches, a pavilion, City swimming pool, hike/bike trails, and trash cans.

There are no admission or parking fees.

River & Park Tips: 

• Remember, this is a natural-forming river. Children and inexperienced swimmers should wear life vests. 
• Don’t litter! Bring a litter bag or use the mesh bag provided by the Lions Club. Trash cans are located along the banks of the river.
• Wear Sunscreen.
• Wear hats and/or sunglasses that you won't mind losing.
• Bring a waterproof pouch or zip-loc freezer bag for necessities. Recommendation: leave valuables in the car or at home/hotel room.
• Water shoes or athletic shoes are recommended. There may be rocks in some areas.
• Drink liquids to stay hydrated. No single use containers.
• Coolers and disposable containers are allowed on the San Marcos river. Please no styrofoam.
• Secure lids on all coolers. 
• Designated access and exits points are located at City Park and Rio Vista for those who bring alcohol to consume while on the river. 
• Please, no Styrofoam-type products in the river including coolers, ice chests, cups, plates, disposable containers, toys, floats, kickboards, rings or swim gear.
• Bring rope if you want to tie multiple tubes together.
• Alcohol on city owned dams, spillways and bridges is not allowed.
• Bring an ID, Credit Card or cash if you are renting a tube.  Lions Club sells snacks and beverages at the beginning and end of their float.