The September 2026 ADA transition plan documents 1,351 accessibility issues at 35 parks and facilities and sets a phased approach for future work.
The plan identifies barriers in city parks, buildings, sidewalks, curb ramps and digital services that affect how residents with disabilities reach and use public programs.
City Council is scheduled to discuss and consider approval at its 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 meeting at City Hall. Staff recommends approval, but the posted item says that action would not commit money to any specific project; each funding decision would follow city policies.
For parks and facilities, the document gives a planning range of $2.98 million to $3.54 million. Its preliminary right-of-way estimate totals $18.74 million: $16.5 million for sidewalks, $2.1 million for curb ramps, $125,000 for signals and $16,000 for median curb cuts.
The site review found the largest issue counts at Wurstfest, with 141; Das Rec, with 125; Fischer Park, with 103; Landa Park Aquatic Center, with 94; and City Hall, with 81. The document prioritizes arrival and entrance barriers first, followed by access to services, restrooms and other amenities.
New Braunfels began developing the update in 2019 and allocated money in fiscal year 2025 to finish the remaining facility, park, digital and policy reviews. A right-of-way pilot covered 41.7 miles, 818 curb ramps and 28 signal push buttons; a citywide collection is scheduled to continue through 2027 and produce a supplement to the plan.
The council vote will establish whether the city adopts this framework, not which repairs begin first. Readers can use the official File 26-1119 page to inspect the staff recommendation and check the recorded action after the meeting.