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River Trail
History / General Information
River Trail Picture2_thumb.gifThe first phase of the Kerrville River Trail began in August 2011 with engineering and site work between the Riverside Nature Center and Louise Hays Park.  Trailheads and public parking will be provided at both the center and the park.  Phase 1 funding is provided by voter approved bonds for the project.  Below are the master plan sheets for the trail's entire length, which is planned to extend from near Coronado Drive on the west end to Kerrville-Schreiner Park on the east end. 

The City Council and the Kerrville Economic Improvement Corporation (EIC) have been working together to fund a variety of utility and quality of life projects.  Funding for $18 million in utility projects and $8 million in parks and river trail improvements are being planned.  The EIC has agreed to use part of its 4B Economic Development Sales Tax revenues to fund $1 million in utility improvements, $1 million in parks and river trail improvements, and to make bond payments for the issuance of $7 million to fund parks and river trail improvements.  Debt service for the bond funds is being structured so that the impact to the EIC revenues will be minimal.  The spreadsheet shown here shows how the new debt service payments would affect the 4B revenues.

River Trail Package A - Dedication and Grand Opening
Saturday, December 15, 2012
10:00 a.m.
River Side Nature Center Trailhead, 150 Francisco Lemos Street

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Master Plans:

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Trail Package Map

River Trail Project Description                 

River Trail Routing - Preferred Options
The City Council reviewed River Trail routing options on May 31, 2012 in three areas along the proposed 6 mile total trail length.  These three areas have been identified as the sections with the most concern involving adjacent residential property. 

The three sections of trail reviewed are below:
- from Lehmann & Monroe Park to "G" Street (identified in Package B)
- from Guadalupe Park to the Riverside Nature Center to Tranquility Island / Louise Hays Park (identified in Package C)
- Hwy 173 at Birkdale Street to Kerrville-Schreiner Park (identified in Package F)

These maps below reflect these sections / packages with the respective routing options. 

  • The preferred route selected by the City Council for Package B is Option 1 (Option 2 is not a preferred route).
  • The preferred route selected by the City Council for Package C is Option 1, with Option 2 as the alternative preferred route.  (Option 3 is not a preferred route).
  • The preferred route selected for Package F is Option 2, with Option 1 as the alternative preferred route.  (Option 3 is not a preferred route). 

Package B
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Package C
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Package F
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The City Council will be taking action on the following items at the December 11, 2012 City Council meeting:

  • The design contract for the River Trail Package B and Louise Hays / Lehmann-Monroe Parks Improvements project.
  • Second Reading of the River Trail Regulations to be added to the Code of Ordinances.

Louise Hays Park Renovations
Louise Hays Park will be closed January 2013 until mid 2014 for the construction of two major projects.  The installation of major water and wastewater utility mains to improve service to the community is scheduled first.  These utilities run through Louise Hays and Lehmann & Monroe Parks.  Additionally, a substantial redevelopment of Louise Hays and Lehmann & Monroe Parks and construction of the River Trail through these parks are slated to begin in mid 2013, immediately after the utilities installation project is completed.  These construction projects are expected to directly affect the park from early 2013 through mid-2014.  The major construction will close the park and will completely shut off access to the river during the construction period.

 For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department.

City of Kerrville
701 Main Street
Kerrville, TX 78028
830-257-8000