Due to conditions caused by the flood of June 9, 2010, the springs area "wading pool", behind Pavilion 5, is not available for use until engineering assessment and repairs are completed.  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

The Parks and Recreation Rainout Line is typically updated in late afternoon on an "as needed" basis.
830-221-4376

NOTE: The docks and the zip line rope swing at the Landa Park Aquatics Complex Spring-Fed Pool are not currently available due to the flood of June 9th.  The pool is open, but these two features are not.

Parks and Recreation operates the city's recreation programs, athletic programs and leagues, aquatic programs, and golf course along with maintaining 27 parks comprising 272 acres (not including the Landa Park Golf Course). 

Click here to view "The Fun Things in Life!," our seasonal Program Guide to leisure and learning!

For general information, the main Parks Department telephone number is:
830-221-4350
but please refer to the different divisions
(select from the banner menu on the left) for specific contact information.

Here is a listing of the City of New Braunfels parks, along with an area map showing their location.

Looking for something different?  We offer a number of party packages that can be tailored to your ideas!
Call the Landa Recreation Center (830-221-4370) to discuss the options available with these:

A cherished New Braunfels tradition continues this summer.  Bring your lawn chair, your family and friends and enjoy a wide variety of free music at the Dance Slab in Landa Park.

Concerts are Thursday nights from 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Schedule 

August 5 The RI

August 12 Carlton Pride & Zion

Oak Wilt is a deadly disease that kills thousands of oak trees in Central Texas.  The disease is spread underground through the roots of infected trees and by beetles carrying spores of the fungus to fresh wounds on oak trees.

 

Wounding includes but is not limited to: pruning, construction activities, animal damage, land-clearing, lawnmower or string trimmer damage, and storm damage.

 

Oak wilt spores and increased beetle activity occur in spring; therefore avoid pruning or wounding oaks during this most vulnerable time. Fresh wounds produce sap which in turn attract sap-feeding beetles; therefore apply paint to pruning cuts or other wounds immediately to prevent spore-carrying beetles from visiting your oak. Any type of paint will accomplish this task. These recommendations apply only to oaks as only oaks are susceptible to oak wilt (Only You Can Prevent Oak Wilt, Robert Edmonson, Texas Forest Service, 2009.)

 

The City of New Braunfels, Texas Tree Ordinance states in Article IV. Section 134-64 (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation or governmental agency to recklessly (1) Cut or wound any oak tree without administering a protective compound after the cut or wound is made.

 

Section 134-66 penalizes persons engaged in oak tree cutting or oak tree wounding not following oak wilt prevention measures. Violations of any provision in this article shall be a misdemeanor and they shall be punished upon conviction, by a fine not less than $150 dollars and not more than $500 dollars.

 

The Texas Forest Service, in addition to the City of New Braunfels Urban Forester, recommends:

1. Avoid pruning or wounding oaks February through June
2. Immediately paint wounds or cuts on oaks regardless of season.

 

Please review the Texas Forest Service website www.texasoakwilt.org Oak Wilt in Texas section for more detailed information.

 

Contact the City Urban Forester, (Kelly Eby at 830-221-4359) County Extension office, or Regional Forester with the Texas Forest Service if you detect any oak trees exhibiting signs of oak wilt.