The background
The sports park has been in the works for about a decade, starting with the city's purchase of the land, funded through the 2013 bond. The land purchase was followed by a 25-acre donation from the Zipp family, the park's namesake.
The park, located at Klein Road and FM 1044, will be around 150 acres in total.
![The Zipp Family Sports Park will be located at the corner of Klein Road and FM 1044. (Courtesy city of New Braunfels)](https://communityimpact.com/uploads/images/2023/10/31/280814.jpeg)
Zooming in
Once completed, the sports park will have fields for:
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
- Softball
- Disc golf
- Pickleball
- Volleyball
However, the project will be split into multiple phases with the first estimated to take around 15 months. Phase 1 will include:
- Four baseball
- Four softball fields
- Four soccer fields
- Parking
- Drainage improvements
"This sports park is much more than just grass and fences ... it represents a commitment to the future of our city," City Council Member Christopher Willis said at the groundbreaking. "By investing in sports and recreation, we are investing in the well-being of our citizens."