Mission Reach almost ready

A kayaker travels through a paddling chute on the Mission Reach on the San Antonio River south of downtown. The Mission Reach’s paddling trail is one of several sections that have reopened after May 25 flooding. less A kayaker travels through a paddling chute on the Mission Reach on the San Antonio River south of downtown. The Mission Reach’s paddling trail is one of several sections that have reopened after May 25 ... more Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News Photo: William Luther, San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 119 Caption Close Mission Reach almost ready 1 / 119 Back to Gallery

Construction is almost finished on the San Antonio River’s Mission Reach, an 8-mile stretch from south of downtown to Mission Espada.

A grand-opening event is planned for Oct. 5, though most of the linear park already is open for recreation.

Several sections of the Mission Reach that were damaged by May 25 flooding have reopened after repairs, including the paddling trail, but the project’s southernmost segment, south of Mission Road, remains closed for repairs and construction.