BY JARRETT WHITENER
By the numbers
Also of note
Kendall County Prop A parks
1 Demotion Ranch at the Desperado Resort 2 James Keihl Natural Area 3 Joshua Springs Preserve 4 Comfort Community Park
Upon approval in 2022, Proposition A autho- rized Kendall County to issue $20 million in interest-bearing bonds, with a requirement to spend 80% of the proceeds, or $17 million, by June 2026. Prop A Committee representatives said this goal is expected to be met following purchases of parkland and conservation easements in 2026. The funds have supported land purchases in Comfort, James Kiehl River Bend Park and a third planned park development. In December, commissioners authorized the $11.25 million purchase of a 310-acre property formerly known as Demolition Ranch at the Desperado Resort. Alongside this project, commissioners in 2025 discussed development options for a Comfort property purchased in 2024. While no action was taken, county sta said the Comfort property is being looked at for the construction of elds, playscapes and other amenities. Proposition A Committee Chairman Rusty Busby
Since 2021, parks across Boerne have seen changes in visitor numbers. Boerne City Park has seen the largest year-over-year increase in visitors. Primarily used for recreational sporting events, Northrup Park has a slight decrease in annual attendance, but Jimenez said park updates are expected to increase visitors.
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told Community Impact that the purchase of the property is still underway and that the county is considering the use of other Proposition A-funded properties for public access.
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SOURCE: CITY OF BOERNE COMMUNITY IMPACT
Zooming out
environmental classroom. Kendall County resident Linda Frank said open spaces are one of the primary reasons her family lives in the area. “Part of why we moved here is to enjoy the beautiful Hill Country,” she said. “Having more opportunities to do that is always a positive.”
While Boerne and Kendall County move forward on local open spaces, a new state natural area is eyeing a fall 2026 opening 8 miles from I-10 in Boerne. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area will contain accessible trails for walking and hiking, 25 campsites, cabins, a headquarters o ce and an
Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area is a new state park planned to open in 2026.
COURTESY TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
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