The City of Boerne and the Boerne Parks and Recreation Department have opened additional green space along Cibolo Creek for residents and visitors to enjoy adjacent to River Road Park.
The property, located in the 600 block of River Road, was purchased by the City after the sale was approved by the Boerne City Council. The family that owned and lived on the property approached the City about a potential purchase.
“Opportunities to preserve property along Cibolo Creek don’t come along very often, especially in the heart of our community,” Mayor Frank Ritchie said. “Purchasing this property was about looking beyond today and making sure future generations continue to have places where they can connect with the creek and the character of Boerne.”
As part of the agreement, the City bought the property in fall 2024 and the family remained in the home through spring 2026. The strategic purchase supports residents’ desires for increased City investment in open space preservation, one of the top issues identified in the 2024 Citizen Survey.
As future planning was underway, floodwaters from the July floods removed much of the fence separating the property from the neighboring park. Rather than replace the fencing, the Parks and Recreation Department opted to leave the property accessible to the public. Additionally, staff spent several weeks after the flood fabricating and installing new rails and gates along the dam to ensure the public’s safety across the entire area.
For now, the nearly 1.25-acre property will look as it has for decades, but leadership in the Parks and Recreation Department are planning for the future.
“This property presents a unique opportunity, and we want to be thoughtful about what its future could look like,” Parks and Recreation Director Lissette Jimenez said. “When the time is right, we look forward to engaging the community and exploring how this space can best complement River Road Park, but for now, we are excited to make a new green space available for everyone to enjoy.”
Residents and visitors can now use the creekside portion of the property for fishing, passive recreation, or simply enjoying the Cibolo Creek. The existing home and rear portion of the property remain closed to the public while the City continues evaluating future options for the site.
