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Resident River Pass
Getting Your Resident River Pass
Residents MUST obtain in advance a Resident River Pass, Landa Park Aquatic Complex Resident Swim Pass or Landa Park Aquatic Complex Resident Family Swim Pass in order to avoid paying the River Management Fee when visiting the river on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
The Resident River Pass is good for three (3) years and will be issued at the Landa Recreation Center, Parks and Recreation Administrative Office or the Parks Operation Modular during normal business hours. Passes issued prior to 2018 are no longer valid and must be renewed.
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Parks & Recreation
Physical Address
110 Golf Course Rd.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: (830) 221-4350Fax: (830) 608-2162
| Normal Business Hours NOW through September 1st | ||
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| Location | Address | Hours of Operation |
| Landa Recreation Center | 164 Landa Park Drive | Monday - Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-12pm |
| Parks & Recreation Administrative Office | 110 Golf Course Road | Monday - Friday 8am-5pm |
Residents must provide proof of residency to receive the FREE pass.
The following documents are acceptable for proof of residency:
The following documents are acceptable for proof of residency:
- Valid driver's license
- Current NBU statement with photo ID
- Other current utility statement with photo ID
- Rental contract with photo ID
Please note:
- GIS General Reference Map will be used to verify residency.
- Children without a valid photo ID or driver’s license must come in with a parent or guardian in order to verify residency.
- *All Resident Swim Passes and Resident Family Swim Passes will also serve as the Resident River Pass.
In 2016 City Council approved a recommendation from the River Advisory Committee to implement a revised River Management Fee and collection procedures. The fee will apply only to non-residents. At the same time, a Resident River Pass was approved that allows New Braunfels residents to tube without paying the River Management Fee.
New Braunfels Residents, who reside inside the corporate city limits, can receive the Resident River Pass at no charge to be able to avoid paying the River Management Fee. Residents who obtain a Resident River Pass will avoid paying the $2 River Management Fee.
Click here to view the City Ordinance in PDF format.
Click here to view the referenced City Ordinance Section 86-116.
New Braunfels Residents, who reside inside the corporate city limits, can receive the Resident River Pass at no charge to be able to avoid paying the River Management Fee. Residents who obtain a Resident River Pass will avoid paying the $2 River Management Fee.
Click here to view the City Ordinance in PDF format.
Click here to view the referenced City Ordinance Section 86-116.
Q1: When will I need to use the Resident River Pass?
In order to avoid paying the $2 River Management Fee when floating the Comal or Guadalupe River (inside City limits), you will need to have your pass on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.Q2: How long is my pass good for?
The Resident River Pass is good for three seasons, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.Q3: Where do I use my Resident River Pass?
In order to avoid paying the $2 River Management Fee, you will present your Resident River Pass at one of the city operated fee booths to receive a wristband. You can also use your Resident River Pass at any outfitter to have the River Management Fee waived.Q4: Do I have to carry my Resident River Pass with me on the river?
No, once you receive your wristband from the fee booth, you do not need to carry your Resident River Pass with you onto the river.Q5: Can I carry my pass with me on the river instead of the wristband?
No, you must have a wristband when entering and exiting the river from a public access point.Q6: What time do the fee booths open?
The fee booths are open 9am-6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays between Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. If you are accessing the river outside of these hours you will not need a wristband.Q7: What if I use private property to get onto the river?
If you are accessing the river on private property, but using a public exit, you will need to get a wristband at a fee booth prior to entering the river. If you are entering and exiting using private property, you will not need a wristband.Q8: Do I have to pay for parking?
If parking at Prince Solms Park, you still have to pay the $20 parking fee.Q9: What else can I use my Resident River Pass for?
The Resident River Pass is only used for residents to avoid paying the $2 River Management Fee.
Q10: What if I lose my pass?
Your first pass is free, a replacement pass will be a fee of $5.Q11: Who needs a pass?
All persons using water-oriented recreational equipment on the premises known as the City Tube Chute, Prince Solms Park, Hinman Island Park or using public exits on the Comal or Guadalupe Rivers, regardless of age, will need a passQ12: Can someone else use my pass?
No, only the pass holder can use the pass.Q13: Do I need my River Resident Pass on the Guadalupe River?
Yes, when entering or exiting the Guadalupe River from a public access point inside city limits, you will need to have a wristband. You can visit one of the Comal River fee booths or Bull Frog Tubing at the Gruene Outpost Lodge to get your wristband at no cost.