Northeast San Antonio Metrocom | July 2025

BY THOMAS LEFFLER

Olympia Hills adds $8M annually to economy Universal City’s Olympia Hills Golf and Event Center, located at 12900 Mount Olympus, con- tributes approximately $7.94 million to the local economy each year, according to a new report from the National Golf Foundation presented to

Olympia Hills economic contributions to Universal City

Golf facility operations Non-local patron spending Capital investment Residential housing impact

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Cibolo holds hearing for business park Cibolo City Council held a public hearing to rezone approximately 270 acres from a Mixed Use Regional Employment District to a Light Industrial business park for a development along I-10 East on June 24. Why it matters Potential uses for the park include automotive sales, hospital services, light manufacturing, offices and warehousing, according to agenda documents.

City Council on June 17. What you need to know

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Out of the estimated $7.94 million generated each year, $5.33 million is derived from direct facility spending, such as golf operations and capital investment, as well as non-local visitor spending and impacts on residential housing. The remaining $2.61 million comes from multiplier effects, which are indirect and induced impacts such as labor income. Non-resident spending contributed an estimated $720,000 to Universal City’s economy in 2024, with 90% of Olympia Hills patrons not considered locals,

SOURCE: CITY OF UNIVERSAL CITY/COMMUNITY IMPACT

according to the report. “As an outsider looking in ... to me, I really don’t see much with Universal City other than an exit on I-35, some retail establishments along there and this golf course along with your housing. I think it’s a really important piece of the Universal City brand,” said Richard Singer, senior director of consulting services with NGF.

Cibolo council approves $83.5K park design contract

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Superintendent David Howard presented potential improvements for Veterans Park, including a play- ground shade structure, multi-purpose field reno- vation and resurfaced basketball court, according to agenda documents. Potential improvements to Niemietz Park include sports field renovations and the addition of two walking trails. Kimley-Horn & Associates Architect Austin Pow- ers said the plan will be complete by early winter.

Cibolo City Council has taken the first step toward improving two local parks. Council unanimously approved an $83,500 contract with design and consulting firm Kim- ley-Horn & Associates for master planning services at Veterans and Niemietz Park on June 24. How it happened At the March 25 council meeting, Parks

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