Texas family donated 153-acre ranch for a major baseball, softball and soccer park

Zipp Family Sports Park. Image Credit: Norris Design A Texas family has helped turn a former ranch into a major sports destination in New Braunfels. The Zipp Family Sports Park covers roughly 150 acres and is designed around tournament-level baseball, softball and soccer, giving local athletes a larger place to compete and train. The project grew from years of planning and combines the history of the Zipp family property with facilities intended for a fast-growing community. What was once a family land is now becoming a public space where young athletes, visitors and local residents can gather.How did a 153-acre ranch become the Zipp Family Sports ParkThe project has its roots in a long-standing need for more recreational space in New Braunfels. According to SpawGlass, a 2006 sports complex study identified the need for expanded facilities in the city. Planning continued for years, supported by voter-approved bonds, a grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and a $15 million commitment from the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation.The Zipp family became an important part of that plan. Norris Design reports that the project began with the family donating its 1...