With Curry Nature Park, Kleck Park and Morton Preserve, this will be the fourth park of its kind in the northern side of Comal County.
What we know
The nature sanctuary will be named Clora Edna Haier Nature Sanctuary. The goal of the sanctuary is to provide the public with land where they can observe and study native plants, birds and wildlife, according to the agreement.
A future goal for the Clora Edna Haier Nature Sanctuary is to have walking trails, horse riding trails and observation areas throughout the property. County Engineer Robert Boyd said the intent is to create trails for the nature sanctuary along with a small parking lot and automated access gate—which are items the county can include in its 2026 budget.
Other future goals for the sanctuary include providing nature education through hands-on learning, establishing ponds and enhancing native food sources for birds and wildlife, according to the agreement.
The property must remain a nature sanctuary for perpetuity and no motorized vehicles operated by the public—except for on designated roads and parking areas—are allowed on the property. Bicycles, picnic areas, picnic tables and pavilions are also not allowed on the property and all lighting must be compliant with Dark Sky Standards, according to the agreement.
What’s next?
Jen Crownover, Precinct 4 Comal County Commissioner, said they'd like to introduce the property to local trail groups and brainstorm some ideas for developing trails on the property. Then the county will work on budgeting for the project.
"Our 2026 budget process is starting soon, and spans the summer. I'm hopeful that some will be included, so that our residents can start using the property sooner rather than later," Crownover said in an email to Community Impact.
