News and Events

Many visitors to our parks and natural areas arrive by bike to hike or ride bikes in the park. Here is a useful and very... Read More

No impact week starts Sunday Sept. 29 and runs through October 3rd. Take advantage of a week’s worth of movies, events, seminars, and so much... Read More

Update from SMGA President, Maggie Hutchins: I am happy to announce that the Parks & Recreation Department installed butterstick rocks to block auto access to... Read More

You may have seen Colin working hard at Ringtail Ridge helping install a new bridge or improve other local natural area amenities. He is working... Read More

The 6th annual Naturescapes Photography Contest winners were announced September 11th at the San Marcos Activity Center. (See winners and photos below.)  The annual event... Read More

City council approves Paso Robles annexationhttp://www.newstreamz.com/2010/09/22/council-approves-paso-robles-annexation-agreement/The council will take on the second reading, as well as the first reading of a development agreement, on Oct.... Read More

Excerpt from 8/31/10 Presidential Proclamation:For centuries, the American spirit of exploration and discovery has led us to experience the majesty of our Nation’s wilderness.  From... Read More

 There is a unique animal living in San Marcos that not many people have seen. The body is compact and sleek with an elongated, pointed... Read More

NOTICE (POSTED 9/22 ON TX STATE COMMON EXPERIENCE CALENDAR):Events scheduled for October 4th featuring Nobel Peace Prize recipient Wangari Maathai have been canceled due to... Read More