Development
BY JESSICA SHORTEN
Lake Conroe Park reopening in 2025 with new concept, amenities
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Lake Conroe Park is set to reopen after abruptly closing in early 2024 following approval of a new partnership between the San Jacinto River Author- ity and Lake Conroe Beach Park, a private entity. Two-minute impact The San Jacinto River Authority approved a new lease agreement March 27 with Leroy, Joan and Soraya Herbert to renovate and reopen the Lake Conroe Park as the Lake Conroe Beach Park. Leroy Herbert is the owner of 1097 Watersports, a boat rental company operating on Lake Conroe that also provides a pirate-themed cruise. “I can’t wait to open the doors to the public because we see how eager the public [is] because we have a business adjacent to that park,” Leroy Herbert said. Soraya Herbert presented the trio’s plan for the
park to the SJRA board and outlined the three phases of improvements planned. “Our main goal is to make a family-operating community space that celebrates our little area,” Soraya Herbert said. How we got here According to prior Community Impact report- ing, the park was previously operated through a 30-year partnership with the SJRA, the Precinct 1 Commissioner’s Office and Texas Parks & Wildlife. However, the partnership ended Dec. 31, 2023, due to increased costs and liability to the county, per the Precinct 1 Commissioner’s Office. Next steps Soraya Herbert said the team is planning a grand opening scheduled for May 24.
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Three phases of improvements to Lake Conroe Park are planned. Phase 1 (2-3 months to completion) • Inspection and cleanup • Staffing • Administrative office opening • Restoration of current areas • Food truck village opening Phase 2 (4-6 months to completion) • Amphitheater project • Recreation area restoration • New playground (awaiting community partnerships) • Beach area and beach cabana installation Phase 3 (14-20 months to completion) • LED board to help with communication • Additional water recreation amenities • Community feedback-based improvements
SOURCE: LAKE CONROE BEACH PARK/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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