While the arboretum won’t open for another three years, the fences could come down in early 2024 so the public can begin to use the paths.
A conceptual rendering shows the future arboretum that includes walkways and seating areas among the foliage.County commissioners on Tuesday approved funding for San Antonio’s first arboretum, granting $7.3 million for the project on the site of a former golf course.
Both land deals are expected to close in mid-November, said Tom Corser, CEO of Arboretum San Antonio. The seller is Dan Pedrotti, president of Republic Golf Club Ltd. While the arboretum likely won’t be completed until 2026 or 2027, Corser said the fences could come down early next year so the public can begin to enjoy the park-like space and its four miles of existing golf cart paths, even before the arboretum is created.
A nursery offering trees for sale would be built with $400,000 in funding from the City of San Antonio. Corser said the nonprofit also is looking to hire a full-time master planner for the project and a development director to help raise additional funds.
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