BY AUBREY VOGEL
5 parks projects underway in Sugar Land, Missouri City
Sta-Mo Park Project: The project includes the construction of multi- purpose sports fields and courts, a multi-wheeled pump track, shade areas, multi-purpose trails, a playground and the installation of native landscaping. Update: The project is 25% through the design phase. • Timeline: Construction expected to begin this summer. • Cost: $14 million • Funding sources: Missouri City 2021 bond, Fort Bend County parks bond and Texas Parks & Wildlife Project: The project adds a new playground, picnic tables, improves lighting and landscaping, and construction of a sidewalk along Woodvale Drive. Update: Playground, lighting and shade are complete with fencing and landscaping set to finish in spring 2026. • Timeline: March 2025-March 2026 • Cost: $500,000 • Funding source: Missouri City 2021 bond Department Local Parks Grant • 1917 Moore Road, Missouri City Bicentennial Park
Cullinan Park Phase 3 Project: The park’s third phase will bring a Learn, Explore, and Play, or L.E.A.P., area that could feature a public pavilion, wetlands, boardwalks and a tree house. Update: Design for the project is 60% complete. • Timeline: March 2025-spring 2026 (design); TBD (construction) • Cost: $2.5-$3.1 million (construction) • Funding source: Cullinan Park Conservancy fundraising Project: The project includes an open lawn, public art, a playground, picnic pavilions, restrooms, walking paths, parking and a trail connection to Community Park. Update: Construction is approximately 75% complete. • Timeline: March 2024-March 2026 • Cost: $4.5 million • Funding sources: Missouri City 2021 bond and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Local Parks Grant • 4219 Freedom Tree Drive, Missouri City • 12414 Hwy 6, Sugar Land Freedom Tree Park
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Galaxy All Abilities Park Project: The first county-funded all abilities park will offer space-themed elements including sensory walls, interactive play equipment and tactile elements. • Timeline: May 2025-February 2026 • Cost: $1.27 million • Funding source: Fort Bend County parks bond • 1515 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land
• 2130 Adams St., Missouri City This list is not comprehensive.
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