The development of Boerne’s new community park is moving forward following Aug. 12 city council approval of amendments to the construction contract and additional design services.

The overview

On the agenda, the guaranteed maximum cost of the project was listed at $16.5 million.

The project was originally estimated to cost around $13 million, funded through 2022 bonds, meaning around $3 million in additional funding will need to be provided. City staff stated that this funding will be provided through grants and the Capital Improvement Fund.

City Manager Ben Thatcher stated that the original cost projections were for the entire park; however, due to inflation and other cost increases, the updated cost only covers the first phases.


“That conceptual estimate was for the full estimate of the park,” he said. “We are only doing two-thirds of the park at $16 million.”

About the project

Northside Community Park consists of more than 30 acres located at 525 Adler Street.

In 2010, a skate park, a small playground, restrooms and a parking lot were constructed with long-term plans to develop the park.


According to the Aug. 12 agenda, the park was identified as a top priority in the 2017 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan.

In November of 2022, voters approved $13 million in bond funding for Parks and Open Space improvements, including the design of pickleball courts, basketball courts, multiuse fields, shade structures, dog park, interior loop trails, all-abilities playground and spray park.

Boerne Communications Director Chris Shadrock told Community Impact the park is expected to begin construction in September. According to agenda documents, the first phase will take approximately one year to complete.