San Antonio city leaders continued to solicit community feedback Thursday night as they map out the future of the 43‑acre Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium property. The session, the second of its kind, presented residents with three “framework” maps that left the existing stadium footprint blank, prompting questions about whether a ballfield will remain.
City staff stress open‑ended planning
“There are no preconceived notions,” said Brenda Hicks‑Sorensen, director of the Economic Development Department and the staff lead on the redevelopment effort. “One of the opportunities is how do we focus on the best, highest‑use, revenue‑generating option. So what that looks like, we don’t know yet.”
Hicks‑Sorensen explained that the city hopes to have a master plan ready in time to seek funding through the 2027 bond election. District 6 Councilman Ric Galvan echoed that the bond could provide the necessary resources for the project.
Potential scenarios under review
Attendees considered a range of possibilities. Some participants asked whether the existing ballpark would be retained, while others suggested alternative uses such as a grocery store or mixed‑use development. “If the community says we don’t want the stadium there, we want a grocery store instead, that’s where these sessions are really driving the work,” Hicks‑Sorensen said.
The city is also reviewing examples from other municipalities, including Salt Lake City, where an older ballpark has been repurposed with surrounding mixed‑use projects.
Timeline and related projects
The new downtown ballpark is not expected to be completed until 2029, the same year the San Antonio Missions will relocate downtown. Ground‑breaking at the Wolff site would not begin until after that date.
Meanwhile, work on the $7 million Gomez Park project—funded by the 2022 bond and located adjacent to the stadium—is slated to start this fall.
Next steps for public input
The city will continue to gather feedback through additional public meetings, neighborhood association outreach, and an online survey. A third input session is scheduled for September 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Cuellar Community Center (5626 San Fernando St.). The final master plan is expected to be presented to the San Antonio City Council later this fall.
With the 2027 bond process on the horizon, the outcome of these community sessions will shape how the Wolff Stadium site serves San Antonio families and businesses for years to come.
Original reporting: San Antonio Report — read the source article.
