Northwest Park Aquatic Facility in Austin, TX

The Northwest Park Aquatic Facility renovation in Austin is complete. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department finalized the project after a construction window that began in August 2024 and concluded with a final inspection pass in May 2026. TDLR closed the project file in September 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Located at 7000 Ardath St. in the Allandale neighborhood, the project involved the renovation of the existing pool and support facilities, including toilet rooms. The scope also included site updates to ensure accessibility compliance. The total estimated cost for this 5,300 sq ft alteration was $9,333,000, resulting in a cost of $1,761 per square foot.

Project Scope and Design

Marmon Mok Architecture served as the design firm of record for this renovation. The project was registered with TDLR in March 2024, with plan review completed in the same month. Peter F Grojean was the registered accessibility specialist. The filing noted that the project involved public funds and public land, consistent with its status as a city-owned facility.

City of Austin permit records at this street address show seven permits issued between February 2025 and February 2026. These included three plumbing permits, two building permits, one mechanical permit, and one electrical permit. The declared valuations on these permits totaled $191,000. Recent permit descriptions referenced remodeling the existing neighborhood outdoor pool facility and installing a new irrigation system.

Regional Context

This project’s cost is above the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Travis County, placing it in the top quarter of similar projects. The scheduled build window of 368 days was longer than the county median of 98 days. The cost per square foot of $1,761 was significantly above the county median of $103.

The surrounding area in ZIP 78757 has an estimated population of about 24,327 residents. The median household income is $104,946, and the median owner-occupied home value is $629,500. Housing in this area is mostly owner-occupied. Nearby businesses include Top Notch Hamburgers, Vanguard Volkswagen, and Budget Car Rental.

Travis County had an unemployment rate of 3.9 percent in July 2026. Marmon Mok Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $28,160,000, including facilities in Round Rock and San Antonio. Other registered projects in the same area include Shoal Creek Shopping Office and Exchange Park.