TCU Rec Center Corner Renovation in Fort Worth, TX

Texas Christian University completed a $200,000 renovation at 3005 Stadium Drive in Fort Worth, converting two existing racquetball courts into a flexible fitness space. The project, filed under the name TCU Rec Center Corner Renovation, covered 4,111 square feet of interior work within the existing facility. TDLR closed the project file in May 2025, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Project Scope and Ownership

The scope of work was strictly limited to the renovation of the two racquetball courts to create flexible fitness areas. The owner of record is Texas Christian University, which holds several other TDLR-registered projects in Fort Worth, including the Brown Lupton University Union and Rees-Jones. SBL Architecture, Inc. served as the design firm of record, a company that has also worked on other TCU facilities such as the Kelly Alumni Center and Jarvis Hall. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing was Kimberly J Goss.

The project was registered with TDLR in October 2024, with construction scheduled to begin in January 2025. The filing indicated a completion date of May 2025. The total estimated cost of $200,000 translates to $49 per square foot. This cost per square foot is below the Tarrant County median of $79 for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total project cost is also below the county median estimated cost of $250,000 for this project type.

Local Construction Context

City of Fort Worth permit records show two permits issued at this street address between April 2025 and July 2025. These include one Electrical permit and one Commercial Building Permit, with declared valuations totaling $122,000. The most recent permit description specifically references the renovation of two existing racquetball courts located on the second floor. The project was privately funded on private land for private use, consistent with its status as a university facility.

The scheduled build window for this project was 144 days, which is longer than the Tarrant County median of 92 days for comparable renovation filings. The area is part of ZIP code 76129, which has an estimated population of about 1,722 residents according to U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates. The project is now complete per the TDLR record, with the file closed in May 2025.