Hays County Commissioners Court approve funding for sporting field in Wimberley

SAN MARCOS  – Hays County Commissioners Court approved a funding agreement for the amount of $3,750,000 with Wimberley ISD and Wimberley Youth Sports Association (WYSA) at its July 30 meeting to aid with the costs associated with the design and construction needed for the youth sporting field common areas. According to meeting documents, the court initially set aside $4.5 million in general fund reserves for park projects in the fiscal year 2024 budget process, with $2 million anticipated for WYSA and the remaining $1.75 million to be budgeted as a use of reserves in fiscal year 2025. “Being able to have the school district offer a property, which, as we all know in the world we live in today, is a hot commodity, especially in the Wimberley area, so just having that partnership in something that I know will be a benefit to all of our residents out there [is great],” said commissioner Lon Shell. “It’s something that I think the community will be extremely proud of and we’ll all be able to see a bunch of folks really enjoying themselves out there.” Jarred Robinson, WYSA softball director, spoke with excitement, while explaining that the community needs the field, as it has outgrown the current facility “years and years and years ago.” “Twenty-six kids, boys and girls, were out practicing yesterday. Our season does not even open until the middle to the end of August … The kids not only enjoy what they do, but they want to get better. This facility is going to be amazing for them to have that opportunity, so I thank y’all for the support and everybody as well for this possibility,” said Robinson. “We need more things in our community that bring us together,” said Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra. Robinson agreed with this sentiment, stating that when he visits Five Mile Dam, he notices that children do not have phones in their hands. Instead, they are playing sports, interacting and creating friendships. The field is to be located at 15900 Winters Mill Parkway on 24.71 acres of land. “It’s about the kids; it’s always been about the kids. It’s going to be an opportunity for them to have not only a fantastic, but a safe facility on WISD property,” concluded Robinson.