(Seguin) — There may soon be some on-street parking restrictions near Matador Legends Ballpark at Seguin High School. The new baseball and softball complex has drawn larger crowds to that area, with many fans parking on both sides of College Street.
The Seguin City Council is expected to approve an ordinance that creates a No Parking Zone from Lamar Street to State Highway 123 Bypass for the north side of College Street. The south side would remain open for parking, and there’s more off-street parking available at the high school.
Parking on both sides of the street was becoming a challenge. City Engineer Melissa Reynolds explained the situation during the council’s last meeting. She says there’s plenty of off-street parking in that area.
“When the school came in with their proposal for these fields, they were not required to add parking because they have adequate parking in the parking lots (nearby). They have a lot here, a lot here, and a lot here. But because there is no parking restriction along College (Street) and the entrance is on College, they would rather park in front rather than park in the lots,” said Reynolds.
Council members are also considering amending the parking designation for another increasingly popular location in town. The council will consider a proposal calling for No Parking Zones to be created for both sides of Larkin Drive and Jay Road near the new shopping center that includes Academy and Hobby Lobby. The increased traffic in that area is one of the reasons for the proposed parking changes.
The council meets at 5:30 p.m. today at Seguin City Hall.