City of New Braunfels, Texas - File #: 26-1173

• File #: 26-1173
• Type: Presentation
• Status: Individual Item Ready
• File created: 9/21/2026
• In control: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• On agenda: 10/13/2026
• Title: October Recognitions and Announcements

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/13/2026	1	Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

PRESENTER: Presenter

Ken Wilson, Director

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October Recognitions and Announcements

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DISCUSSION:

Northwest Park Primitive Trails Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 24^th at 9am celebrating primitive trail access at Northwest Park! The ceremony will be followed by an optional staff-guided hike, so please dress for the occasion if you plan to hike the trails.

Park Development Specialist

Brianna Gutierrez has transitioned from Park Administration Intern to Park Development Specialist. Brianna’s internship work helped the department to update park and trail signage, finalize the systemwide master plan, and prepare for the opening of Northwest Park.

Upcoming Events:

•                     Soul Searching - Comal Cemetery - October 16-17^th

•                     Unplug TX - Landa Park Playground Drive - October 21^st

•                     Monarch Festival - Fischer Park - October 24^th

•                     Downtown Spooktacular - October 29th

•                     Veterans Parade - November 11

•                     Downtown Lighting - November 20Recommendation

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