New Braunfels City Council has unanimously approved the purchase of two parcels of land totaling 131 acres that will become one of the City’s largest public parks. The $8 million purchase is being funded by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (4B Board), which approved the expenditure at a special meeting held February 7th.
The purchase includes two parcels of land on the north side of the city along FM 1102 south of Conrads Lane known as the Rahe Property (approximately 68 acres) and the Hahn Property (approximately 63 acres).
“This large addition of parkland is directly in line with the City’s strategic plans to expand our park system, connecting that growing area of the City with other parks, trails, and greenways, like the existing Alligator Creek Trail,” said Deputy City Manager Jordan Matney. “About 70 acres of the land is relatively flat and has the potential for the development of structures and recreation facilities. There is also approximately 50-acres that are wooded and has the potential to be developed for trails and conservation.”
Now that New Braunfels City Council has approved the acquisition of the property, City staff will work towards finalizing the purchase and closing on the property. In the coming weeks and months, the City will begin work on developing plans for the property including preliminary engineering and gathering a large amount of public input. New Braunfels residents should look for information about those plans, as well as information about future public meetings, by visiting www.newbraunfels.gov.