Zooming in
On March 18, the New Braunfels City Council approved a revised ordinance that adds paid parking for non-residents on Fair Lane at River Acres Park along the Guadalupe River. There will now be a $20 charge for non-residents to park in the area on weekends and holidays between May 1 and Labor Day, according to a news release.
“By implementing a paid parking system for non-residents, the city hopes to create more opportunities for New Braunfels residents to access the park,” city officials said in a news release. “The funds that are generated by parking fees are placed in the River Activities Fund, which pays for the city’s continued costs for river operations including law enforcement, infrastructure, and cleanup.”
Along the river on Fair Lane at River Acres Park, a reserved zone for emergency response vehicles and over a dozen parallel parking spaces will be stripped. There will still be no parking allowed on the residential side. The city will use ParkMobile to collect the parking fees, according to a news release.
Diving in deeper
City Council also approved alterations to the existing shuttle zone at Cypress Bend Park, which will lead to an increase in 25 public parking spaces while still maintaining a dedicated shuttle loading and unloading zone. Additionally, the current 10-minute public loading and unloading zone will be available, according to a news release.
Residents of New Braunfels with a Resident River Parking Pass can park at the following city parks for free:
- River Acres Park
- Elizabeth Avenue
- Hinman Island Drive
- Sections of East San Antonio Street and Mill Street
The specifics
The Resident River Parking Pass is free with proof of residency and car insurance. One sticker will be issued for each vehicle listed on the resident’s car insurance and is valid for three years. The parking pass can be picked up at the following locations:
- Parks Administration Office, 110 Golf Course Road, New Braunfels
- Das Rec, 345 Landa Street, New Braunfels
