Landa Park, New Braunfels, TX

Landa Park is a local attraction for residents of New Braunfels, Texas. The temperatures in Texas can reach over a hundred degrees Fahrenheit in summer. All year round the temperatures are mostly pleasant. These temperatures often require places like Landa Park where it is possible to find shade and water to cool off. Landa Park is full of picnic facilities and a gazebo. The picnic area is set up under the giant oak trees, which are quite ancient.

Visitors to the park are able to walk or jog along the trails that were built to enhance the area. There is also a miniature train that moves along the 51 acre park. The train can be ridden by visitors, even adults. A paddle boat will dock at the park marina where travelers can move up the river to see Comal Springs and Landa Lake.

If that is not enough, visitors also have miniature golf. One of the more popular trails in Landa Park is Panther Canyon Nature Trail. This trail has information regarding the wildlife, plants, and other organisms that can be found. Landa Park is also going to include a walk at William and Dolores Schumann's Arboretum. It is possible to take a guided tour in order to learn about the fifty species of trees they have at the park. One just has to stop by the park office to find a guide. The office is at the corner of Landa Park Drive and Golf Course Road. It is best to make a reservation for the tour.

Visitors are also able to reserve group picnic areas, the covered pavilions, and Landa Haus for meeting facilities. Landa Haus is a group of buildings for family reunions, weddings, business meetings, and other special parties guests might want to have. The Haus is at 360 Aquatic Circle. The facility can hold up to 170 people with handicap accessibility, climate controlled conditions, a barbecue pit, and kitchenette. There are also pavilions outside with ceiling fans and picnic tables looking out at the lake. Reservations for Landa Haus must be made 18 months in advance at the moment. The fees will vary from $300 a day to $75 for a few hours. Friday through Sunday fees are fifty dollars more for rentals.

Landa Park has specific rules for the use of the park. The park rangers and residents of New Braunfels want to keep the park clean and there for many centuries. There is a $10 fee for using the picnic area. Pets must be on leashes at all times and are not allowed in the water. Volleyball and horseshoes are allowed, but there are specific areas for those recreational activities. Camping is not allowed in the park, but one can bring a free standing canopy that does not dig into the ground or have a bottom.

Tours on the lake are $3 per adult for a half hour. Two people must sign up at a minimum. Children 2 and under are free for the ride. There are discount tickets for advance purchase of a group of fifty or more. Tours are 11am to 7pm daily.