PRESENTER: Presenter
Ken Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the first reading of an ordinance updating Section 86-3, “Rules and Regulations for Control of Park and Recreation Areas” of the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances authorizing the city manager to set operating hours for city parks facilities and park concessions.
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DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation.
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All Districts
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
A presentation was given to City Council on February 23, 2026, to adjust operating hours for certain parks, cemeteries and facilities and was adopted in Ordinance No. 2026-11. During the ordinance update it was identified that other park facilities were not included. The changes requested is to authorize the city manager or their designee to establish the operating hours for City and enclosures on city owned or leased property including, but not limited to Das Rec, Landa Park Aquatic Complex, City Tube Chute, Mission Hill Park, Fischer Park Nature Education Center, Westside Community Center, Landa Park Golf Course and any park concessions.
ISSUE:
Approval of an ordinance update allowing the City Manager to manage day-to-day hours of operations of city parks facilities and park concessions. Currently, prior to school letting out and after school goes back into session, seasonal staffing becomes difficult and requires some facilities to be closed early for the safety of park patrons. This change will allow a facility to update hours to accommodate staffing levels. In addition, some maintenance items require periodic closures at facilities.
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☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☒Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance updates to Section 86-3 as described.