Parks Capital Improvements Program - Irvington Park in Houston, TX

The City of Houston - General Services Department completed the Parks Capital Improvements Program - Irvington Park project at 1000 Cavalcade Street, Houston, TX 77009. This new construction effort focused on specific amenity upgrades within the park, including new sidewalk connections with a pad for fitness equipment and an additional play pit area with equipment. The project covered 4,000 sq ft and carried an estimated cost of $200,000.

TDLR closed the project file in August 2023, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The registration was initially filed in March 2023, with construction starting in May 2023. The scheduled build window of 106 days was shorter than the county median of 219 days for similar new construction filings in Harris County.

Project Scope and Cost Context

The work was executed under the ownership of the City of Houston - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Clark Condon served as the design firm of record for this specific filing. The project involved public funds and public land. At $200,000, the estimated cost sits below the Harris County median of $750,000 for new construction projects, placing it in the bottom quarter of comparable filings. The cost per square foot was $50, which is below the county median of $88.

Clark Condon has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $28,123,364. These include the Bridgeland Prairieland Section 45 Amenity and Neighborhood Park in Cypress and The George in Thompsons. The Irvington Park project is distinct in its focus on sidewalk and play pit enhancements rather than larger-scale facility construction.

Neighborhood Context

The project is located in the 77009 ZIP code area. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this area indicate a population of about 36,107 and a median household income of $81,921. The area contains approximately 17,890 housing units, with housing mostly owner-occupied and a median owner-occupied home value of $403,600. These Census estimates provide context for the community served by the park improvements.

Other registered projects in the same area include Legacy United Methodist Church renovations and the Northside Launchpad Barbara Jordan Career Center. The Irvington Park project stands out for its specific scope of fitness and play equipment additions within a defined 4,000 sq ft area.