PRESENTER: Presenter
Ken Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director
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Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending section 86-8 “Glass containers prohibited in park areas and on rivers, lakes and streams”, section 86-10 Prohibition of alcoholic beverages in city parks and city-owned property”, section 86-12 “ Prohibition of sale or advertising of goods, wares or services in city parks”, section 86-17 “ San Antonio Street bridge safety zone”, and section 86-97 “ Landa Park miniature golf and paddle boat fees” of the New Braunfels code of ordinances to match department policy.
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DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The opening of Willard Canyon, Alligator Creek Trail West and the upcoming opening of Zipp Family Sports Park and Mission Hill Park have prompted a review of the current Parks and Recreation ordinances to incorporate the new locations and update several other sections to align them with department policies.
A presentation regarding these amendments was given to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on February 10, 2026. At this meeting, staff was given direction to move forward with presenting these amendments to City Council.
Section 86-8 Glass containers prohibited in park areas and on rivers, lakes and streams.
The word 'beverage' was removed to align with the 2005 update to the title of the section, and the listing of individual parks, park properties, and waterways was removed.
Sec. 86-10. Prohibition of alcoholic beverages in city parks and city-owned property.
The listing of individual parks, park properties, and waterways was removed.
Sec. 86-12. Prohibition of sale or advertising of goods, wares or services in city parks.
Language was added to allow for an approved special event in the park to have vendors at their event advertising or selling goods, wares, or services.
Sec. 86-17. San Antonio Street bridge safety zone
The San Antonio Street Safety Zone was to be terminated upon the announcement by the City Manager that Comal River activities could resume after completion of the San Antonio Street Bridge reconstruction. Construction was completed in May 2020.
Sec. 86-97. Landa Park miniature golf and paddle boat fees.
On May 13, 2024, the City Council approved the contract with Paddle TX, LLC to operate the Landa Park miniature golf and paddle boats with new fees set in the contract.
ISSUE:
Reviewing Chapter 86, Parks and Recreation, revealed several ordinances in need of updates to reflect current standards and practices.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☒N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
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RECOMMENDATION:
At the February 10, 2026 regular Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting, the board recommended approval 7-0.
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance amendments.