Bexar County is set to enhance its green spaces with a significant funding reallocation aimed at developing a new park. During the recent Commissioners Court meeting, officials discussed amending the funding and development agreement to facilitate the purchase of a 16.6-acre entry parcel for the upcoming arboretum project.

Originally approved in October 2023, the project received a $7.3 million investment in partnership with the Brooks Development Authority. This funding will now be partially redirected, utilizing $3.8 million of the remaining budget to secure immediate access to the park area, which is expected to cover approximately 17 acres once fully developed.

"This is a simple reallocation," stated a county representative, emphasizing that the amendment will incur no additional costs to taxpayers. The acquisition of the entry parcel will expedite access to the park, eliminating the need for costly and time-consuming construction of a new entrance.

The court aims to finalize the purchase by March 25, 2025, with all necessary surveys already completed. The motion to approve the funding amendment received unanimous support, marking a significant step forward in Bexar County's commitment to expanding its recreational spaces.