Category: J. Anderson Memorial Park

New Construction - James Anderson Park

4/8/2022

James Anderson Park
The board of directors has approved a major expansion to the park! The plan will include a brand new road, above the bathroom road.

This will bring several new sights to the park for our members' enjoyment and use. With that: When using the park please be mindful of the construction equipment above the upper road.

Please stay out of that area and keep a good eye on children. Please no playing in the construction area.

Volunteers Needed and Wanted

11/1/2021

Anderson Park - Medina Lake / VOLUNTEERS WANTED:
The Benevolent Fund is hosting two (2) workdays here at the park on November 5th and 6th. We are asking for member participation to help with improvements.

Purpose is to fabricate five (5) new pavilions covers/structures. These are construction workdays, so we will be working with metal, wood, tin, and various tools. Experience is not necessary but will be very helpful.

If you have skills in minor construction and are off, please consider helping out. We will begin promptly at 8AM on both days.

If helping and you have any of the following tools, please bring them: 8-foot ladder, 10- foot folding ladder, cordless drill, circular saw, hammer drill, level, square,
and various other tools to assist in building a structure.

The Benevolent Fund will be providing lunch both days so come with an appetite.
If you are planning on attending or have any questions, please give me a call or text at (210) 428-0380, so I can get an estimated headcount.
Thank you for your assistance and we look forward to seeing you.

TRAVIS REICH
PARK COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN.

James Anderson Park

7/1/2021

Anderson Park - Medina Lake
With July 04 Holiday approaching this is a reminder of the Park Rules.
ALL members are to enforce, as well as, abide by all Park Rules. Violations of these rules may result in the member having their Park privileges suspended.

Suspensions are determined by the Board of Directors. Members facing a suspension will be afforded the opportunity to address the Board. The Boards’ decision is final.

Absolutely no persons are allowed on the property unless they are a member OR the guest of a member of the Benevolent Fund.

Members will not allow guest to enter the Park without them or allow guests to remain after the member leaves the Park.

Members are responsible for the actions of their guests. Members can be held financially responsible for any damages they or their guests may cause in the Park.

REMINDER - James Anderson Park

6/7/2021

Reminder James Anderson Park

The campsite buckets are NOT for trash
These are ash or coals from the BBQ pits.
Put your ash or coals in the FIRE RINGS when cleaning out BBQ pits.

James Anderson Park

5/15/2021

James Anderson Memorial Park
Only ONE picnic area may be utilized per member, with only fifteen (15) guests authorized per picnic area.
Picnic areas are available on a first come first serve basis, EXCEPT for Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day.
On the listed Holidays, reservations will be for one day prior to and one day after the Holiday and may be made thirty (30) days in advance by contacting the Park Caretaker, Dan Higginbotham, 210-870-9484.

Anderson Park Gate Keys

2/15/2021

Anderson Park Gate FOB’s (key)

Benevolent Fund Members can get a FOB by presenting the old key to obtain a new FOB, free of charge.

If you lost your key or never had a key,
then you will need to pay a $10 deposit for the FOB.

Members will be required to sign for the FOB as well as receiving the Park Rules.
Call the Police Assn Office for hours of operation.

James Anderson Memorial Park Rules

James Anderson Memorial Park was conceived with the SAPD Officers and their families in mind.

The Park is for EXCLUSIVE use of the BENEVOLENT FUND MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.

In order to preserve this concept, the BOARD of DIRECTORS passed the following rules. The intent of the rules is to enhance the availability of the park to more members and to provide a safer, more enjoyable environment.

ALL members are to enforce, as well as, abide by all Park Rules. Violations of these rules may result in the member having their Park privileges suspended. Suspensions are determined by the Board of Directors. Members facing a suspension will be afforded the opportunity to address the Board. The Boards’ decision is final.

Absolutely no persons are allowed on the property unless they are a member OR the guest of a member of the Benevolent Fund.

Members will not allow guest to enter the Park without them or allow guests to remain after the member leaves the Park.

Members are responsible for the actions of their guests.

Members can be held financially responsible for any damages they or their guests may cause in the Park.

         Spouses – Members spouses are authorized to use the park in the absence of the
         member and may bring their children only. The member’s children will be allowed
         only if accompanied by the member or the member’s spouse.

All members should inquire as to the membership or guest status of any individual not known or recognized by them who is utilizing the Park.

Members will NOT make their key available to any person other than their spouse. Keys shall not be duplicated.

The Park Gate is to remain CLOSED and LOCKED AT ALL TIMES. Members and their guests must ensure the gate is closed and locked after entering or exiting the Park.

Only ONE picnic area may be utilized per member, with only fifteen (15) guests authorized per picnic area. Picnic areas are available on a first come first serve basis, EXCEPT for Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day. On the listed Holidays, reservations will be for one day prior to and one day after the Holiday and may be made thirty (30) days in advance by contacting the Park Caretaker, Dan Higginbotham, 210-870-9484 .

The PAVILION is available by RESERVATION for groups of 10 - 30 persons. The reservations may be made thirty days (30) in advance by contacting the Park Caretaker. Other than the listed Holidays above, Reservations are for one 24 hour period, per member, beginning at 0930am and ending the following day at 0930am.

The Pavilion and Picnic areas you are using must be policed (TRASH PICKED UP) prior to leaving the Park.

Campfires are permitted in the provided designated areas ONLY.

There will be NO storing of boats, trailers, RV’s, etc. on any property owned by the Benevolent Fund.

Members and Guests will conduct themselves in a courteous and respectful manner at all times.

NO Fireworks, NO discharging of Firearms, NO glass containers,

NO music after 1100pm.

NO swimming in front of the boat docks and ALL Animals must be on a leash.

Respect our neighbors and Do Not Trespass on their Property.

Contact the Bandera Co. Sheriff Office for trespassing violations, 830-796-3771
PLEASE NOTIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ANY ISSUES OBSERVED AT THE PARK

James Anderson Park - Reminder

2/10/2021

Anderson Park
Just a reminder...there is no electricity for campsites #6-10 and the bathrooms (no hot water). The park is still under upgrade maintenance.

James Anderson Park Reservations 2021

1/9/2021

Subj: Campsite reservations.
Only ONE picnic area may be utilized per member, with only fifteen (15) guests authorized per picnic area.

Picnic areas are available on a first come first serve basis, EXCEPT for Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day.

On the listed Holidays, reservations will be for one day prior to and one day after the Holiday and may be made thirty (30) days in advance by contacting the
Park Caretaker, Dan Higginbotham, 210-870-9484 .

The PAVILION is available by RESERVATION for groups of 10 - 30 persons.
Reservations may be made thirty days (30) in advance by contacting the Park Caretaker.
Reservations are for one 24 hour period, per member, beginning at 0930am and ending the following day at 0930am.

The Pavilion and Picnic areas you are using must be policed (TRASH PICKED UP) prior to leaving the Park. Campfires are permitted in the provided designated areas ONLY.

James Anderson Park COVID Restrictions Lifted

11/15/2020

Attn: All Benevolent Fund Members
James Anderson Memorial Park COVID Restrictions Lifted
November 2020

Attn: All Benevolent Fund Members,

Following the rules and guidelines set in place by our local, state, and national elected officials, the San Antonio Police Benevolent Fund is now lifting all COVID-related restrictions previously implemented by the Board.

Lifting of the restrictions the size of groups allowed reverts to what is stated in the Park rules, which is 15 persons per campsite and 30 persons at the large pavilion. The playground is also now open for use.

The San Antonio Benevolent Fund continues to strongly recommend the following:

• Members and/or guests having any symptoms, or a positive test result
   should not come to the Park.

• Before coming to the Park members and guests should:

Take their temperatures before coming to the Park. Ensure their
          response to all COVID related questions is “No”

• While at the Park, members and guest should continue to:

          Practice social distancing of 6 feet between all persons while within
          the Park. This includes on the boat dock, swim platforms, in the
          water, and the restrooms.

          Wear masks when social distancing is not possible. Wash hands
           frequently and use hand sanitizer. Cover your mouth and nose when
           coughing or sneezing. Members should not encroach on other’s
           campsites or surrounding areas.

          Members should continue to disinfect all surfaces at the picnic sites
           before use, as well as prior to leaving.

• Members are responsible for their actions and that of their guests.

          Please remember, we are still all in this together, so we ask all our
          members and guests to follow the above recommendations to help us
          keep everyone safe and healthy.

For any additional questions or concerns please contact one of the Board members or you can contact Officer Travis Reich at (210) 428-0380.

Thank you,

PAUL BIASIOLLI, CAPTAIN
CHAIRMAN / BENEVOLENT FUND

Access to James Anderson Park

9/13/2020

JAMES ANDERSON PARK KEY FOBS ATTENTION: BENEVOLENT FUND MEMBERS

Here is how you obtain a key fob:
First, you must be a Benevolent Fund member. Next, if you have a current key you must present the key in order to obtain a fob, free of charge.

If you lost your key or never had a key, then you will need to pay a $10 deposit for the fob. Members will be required to sign for the fob and get the new Park rules. Then the member will be issued one (1) fob.

The SAPOA have FOBS available at their office. Call before going to Association Office.

NEW - 4th of July at James Anderson Park

7/2/2020

As of Thursday, July 2nd, the Board will implement several rules, guidelines and restrictions for all members and guest who visit James Anderson Memorial Park.
These rules, guidelines and restrictions are in accordance with those still in effect and implemented by our elected officials.
The rules, guidelines and restrictions are necessary to assist in addressing the recent surge in COVID cases in Texas, San Antonio, and within the Police Department.

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July 4th - Totally Booked

6/26/2020

James Anderson Park – Medina Lake / July 04
From: Dan Higginbotham

All the spots are full for the 4th of July weekend. There was 36 requests for a campsite as of now and only 16 campsites.
I had 25 that sent at 0000, 2 at 0001 and the rest 0005- 1352.

MAKE SURE THE GATE CLOSES BEHIND YOU WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING THE PARK.

When you signed for the key fob you accepted the rules and signed that you understood the rules.

James Anderson Park - Rules and Regulations

5/25/2020

James Anderson Park – Medina Lake

Members!! Due to members violating the rules we have had several suspensions of park privileges. I am posting these not to embarrass anyone but for members to pay attention to the rules.
The board and myself do not enjoy giving suspensions so please follow the rules.

1) a member was given a 30 day suspension for allowing their son to have access to the park without the member present at the park.
2) pending suspension for a member who was at the park and left their guests with member's key fob inside the park. The member had no intention of returning.
3) pending suspension for a member giving key fob to daughter. The daughter is not a member and brought 14 guests(total with member then would have been 16).
Member arrived approximately 4 hours after the daughter and her guests arrived.

When you signed for the key fob you accepted the rules and signed that you understood the rules.
Rules posted on this page feel free to read them.

James Anderson Memorial Park Rules
James Anderson Memorial Park was conceived with the SAPD Officers and their families in mind.
The Park is for EXCLUSIVE use of the BENEVOLENT FUND MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS.
In order to preserve this concept, the BOARD of DIRECTORS passed the following rules. The intent of the rules is to enhance the availability of the park to more members and to provide a safer, more enjoyable environment.
…………………………………………………………………………..
ALL members are to enforce, as well as, abide by all Park Rules. Violations of these rules may result in the member having their Park privileges suspended. Suspensions are determined by the Board of Directors. Members facing a suspension will be afforded the opportunity to address the Board. The Boards’ decision is final.

Absolutely no persons are allowed on the property unless they are a member OR the guest of a member of the Benevolent Fund. Members will not allow guest to enter the Park without them or allow guests to remain after the member leaves the Park. Members are responsible for the actions of their guests. Members can be held financially responsible for any damages they or their guests may cause in the Park.

Spouses – Members spouses are authorized to use the park in the absence of the member and may bring their children only. The member’s children will be allowed only if accompanied by the member or the member’s spouse.

All members should inquire as to the membership or guest status of any individual not known or recognized by them who is utilizing the Park.

Members will NOT make their key available to any person other than their spouse. Keys shall not be duplicated.

The Park Gate is to remain CLOSED and LOCKED AT ALL TIMES. Members and their guests must ensure the gate is closed and locked after entering or exiting the Park.

Only ONE picnic area may be utilized per member, with only fifteen (15) guests authorized per picnic area. Picnic areas are available on a first come first serve basis, EXCEPT for Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day. On the listed Holidays, reservations will be for one day prior to and one day after the Holiday and may be made thirty (30) days in advance by contacting the Park Caretaker, Dan Higginbotham, 210-870-9484 .

The PAVILION is available by RESERVATION for groups of 10 - 30 persons. The reservations may be made thirty days (30) in advance by contacting the Park Caretaker. Other than the listed Holidays above, Reservations are for one 24 hour period, per member, beginning at 0930am and ending the following day at 0930am.

The Pavilion and Picnic areas you are using must be policed (TRASH PICKED UP) prior to leaving the Park. Campfires are permitted in the provided designated areas ONLY.

There will be NO storing of boats, trailers, RV’s, etc. on any property owned by the Benevolent Fund.

Members and Guests will conduct themselves in a courteous and respectful manner at all times.

NO Fireworks, NO discharging of Firearms, NO glass containers, NO music after 1100pm. NO swimming in front of the boat docks and ALL Animals must be on a leash.

Respect our neighbors and Do Not Trespass on their Property.

Contact the Bandera Co. Sheriff Office for trespassing violations, 830-796-3771

PLEASE NOTIFY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ANY ISSUES OBSERVED AT THE PARK

James Anderson Park - Reopening

5/9/2020

RAttention: All Benevolent Fund Members Subject: James Anderson Memorial Park Reopening

As on Friday, May 1st, the Board will reopen James Anderson Memorial Park and all key fobs will be reactivated. REMEMBER TO CLOSE THE GATE AFTER YOU ENTER

During the COVID 19 pandemic, the San Antonio Police Benevolent Fund has been monitoring, evaluating, and discussing the situation and what precautions needed to be taken in order to prevent or limit the spread of the virus.
As stated previously we are following the Emergency/Disaster Declarations, the orders, rules, and guidelines that have been implemented by our local, state, and national elected officials.
There are some rules and guidelines that come with reopening the Park. These rules and guidelines are in accordance with those still in effect and implemented by our elected officials. Here is a list of the rules and guidelines:
• Members must follow the CDC, state and local requirements
• Members may not have groups larger than 10 persons, to include the member.
• Members are encouraged to maintain a social distancing of 6 feet between all persons while within the Park. This includes on the boat dock, swim platforms, and restrooms.
• Members should not encroach on others camp sites or surrounding areas.
• The playground will remain closed and should not be used at this time.
• Members shall disinfect all surfaces at the picnic sites prior to use, as well as prior to leaving.
• Members are responsible for their action and that of their guest.
• Active members are reminded there may be special COSA and/or Departmental rules or orders they may be required to follow.

Members are reminded the health and well-being of our members, their families, friends, co-workers, and our community is the Board’s main concern at this time.
If the opening of the Park starts to put our members and their families at risk, the closure of the Park may be necessary again.
We are all in this together, so we ask all our members to follow the above rules to help us keep everyone safe and healthy.
For any additional questions or concerns please contact one of the Board members or you can contact Officer Travis Reich at (210) 428-0380. Thank you.

Paul Biasiolli, Captain
Chairman / Benevolent Fund

James Anderson Park - Reopening Guidelines

4/30/2020

Attention: All Benevolent Fund Members Subject: James Anderson Memorial Park Reopening

As on Friday, May 1st, the Board will reopen James Anderson Memorial Park and all key fobs will be reactivated.
During the COVID 19 pandemic, the San Antonio Police Benevolent Fund has been monitoring, evaluating, and discussing the situation and what precautions needed to be taken in order to prevent or limit the spread of the virus.
As stated previously we are following the Emergency/Disaster Declarations, the orders, rules, and guidelines that have been implemented by our local, state, and national elected officials.

There are some rules and guidelines that come with reopening the Park. These rules and guidelines are in accordance with those still in effect and implemented by our elected officials. Here is a list of the rules and guidelines:

• Members must follow the CDC, state and local requirements
• Members may not have groups larger than 10 persons, to include the member.
• Members are encouraged to maintain a social distancing of 6 feet between all persons while within the Park. This includes on the boat dock, swim platforms, and restrooms.
• Members should not encroach on others camp sites or surrounding areas.
• The playground will remain closed and should not be used at this time.
• Members shall disinfect all surfaces at the picnic sites prior to use, as well as prior to leaving.
• Members are responsible for their action and that of their guest.
• Active members are reminded there may be special COSA and/or Departmental rules or orders they may be required to follow.

Members are reminded the health and well-being of our members, their families, friends, co-workers, and our community is the Board’s main concern at this time. If the opening of the Park starts to put our members and their families at risk, the closure of the Park may be necessary again.
We are all in this together, so we ask all our members to follow the above rules to help us keep everyone safe and healthy.

For any additional questions or concerns please contact one of the Board members or you can contact Officer Travis Reich at (210) 428-0380. Thank you.

Paul Biasiolli, Captain
Chairman / Benevolent Fund