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Ranch Park manager outlines need, timeline and costs for second arena
Summary
Dripping Springs Ranch Park manager Emily Nelson told council losing events and limited capacity justify building a second arena; staff estimated uncovered construction now with later covering would cost roughly $1.0M–$1.2M and offered a multi‑year timeline with first phase uncovered.
Emily Nelson, Dripping Springs Ranch Park manager, told the council the park has lost several series and single‑event rentals in recent years because the facility has only one full‑size arena.
"A lot of those are series, which is gonna mean two to four events a year at our facility," Nelson said, describing events that could return if a second arena were available. Nelson said some major renters bring $50,000–$60,000 annually in fees, stalls and ancillary sales and that…
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