23.18 St. Denis Park Improvements in Corpus Christi, TX

The City of Corpus Christi completed a $280,000 new construction project at St. Denis Park, located at 6222 St. Denis Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. The work involved the demolition of the existing playground and the construction of new playground facilities, including a shade structure, covering a total area of 4,000 square feet. This development was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2023 under the filing name 23.18 St. Denis Park Improvements.

The project timeline was compact, with construction beginning in January 2024 and concluding by May 2024. This 151-day scheduled build window is shorter than the 242-day median build window for new construction projects in Nueces County. The estimated cost of $70 per square foot is also below the county median of $118 per square foot for similar filings, indicating an efficient deployment of public funds for this community improvement.

Gignac and Associates, LLP served as the design firm of record for the project. Jose Ricardo Guerrero was the registered accessibility specialist responsible for ensuring the new facilities met required standards. The project utilized public funds and took place on public land, reflecting the city's ongoing investment in local recreational infrastructure. The TDLR closed the project file in May 2024, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

St. Denis Park is situated in the 78414 ZIP code area of Nueces County. U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates for this area indicate a population of approximately 51,435 residents. The median household income in this ZIP code is estimated at $96,788, with the median owner-occupied home value at $271,300. The housing stock in this region is primarily owner-occupied, providing a stable community context for the park's new amenities.

The City of Corpus Christi has other TDLR-registered projects in the area, including the Oso WRP and Reclaimed Water Transmission Main, which has an estimated cost of $108,000,000. Another significant project is the Electrical Building & Elevated Storage Tank, valued at $13,600,000. These filings demonstrate the city's broader scope of development activities in Nueces County, ranging from infrastructure upgrades to public facilities. The St. Denis Park improvements contribute to this portfolio of civic enhancements.