Kids are out for the summer and that means the dreadful “summer slide” is a threat. That’s the tendency for students to loose or forget some of the things they learned when they’re on vacation.

The Hardberger Park Land Bridge will close for repairs beginning on Tuesday, April 9, the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy announced.

Night critters are putting the new Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge to use just months after its completion.

SAN ANTONIO – The land bridge at Hardberger Park is nearing completion and is set to open to the public next week. The Robert L. B. Tobin Land Bridge is scheduled to open at 1 p.m. on Dec. 11. Former San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger spoke about the different aspects of the bridge in a video posted by San Antonio Public Works, which you can watch in the player above. You’re in the trees,” Hardberger said in the video. While the bridge will help people move across the park, it is also designed to help animals cross safely.

SAN ANTONIO – Wurzbach Parkway between Northwest Military Highway and Blanco Road will be closed this weekend. According to a news release, the road closure will begin Friday at 9 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. Monday. Aerial images show progress of new land bridge at Hardberger ParkThe closure will allow construction crews to complete some work underneath the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge, which will provide a safe pathway for people and animals to cross into currently divided sections of Phil Hardberger Park. This project includes $13 Million in funding from the voter-approved 2017 Bond and the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy provided $10 Million in donor contributions.

SAN ANTONIO – Parks, senior centers and convention facilities will be reopening as the City of San Antonio announced Monday that its COVID-19 virus indicators show the lowest risk level (safe) of transmission. Indoor facilities, including community and adult/senior centers, clubhouses, the San Antonio Natatorium (indoor pool) and gyms will remain closed for now. Municipal Court: Effective Oct. 19, the court will partially reopen, with modified in-person services for a limited number of appearances and hearings. San Antonio Public Libraries: Curbside services continue with managed access and limited hours (40 hours/week) at nine locations for internet usage. Residents with questions about city services are encouraged to call 311 or visit the city’s website at sanantonio.gov.