GISD Florence Parsons Pre-K Playground Replacement in Garland, TX

The GISD Florence Parsons Prekindergarten School project at 2202 Richoak Dr in Garland, TX 75044, is a completed renovation and alteration spanning 7,900 sq ft. Filed under the name GISD Florence Parsons Pre-K Playground Replacement, the work focused on replacing playground equipment and surface materials, installing a new shade canopy, and performing civil improvements including drainage and sidewalk repairs. The project was owned by Garland Independent School District and designed by BRW Architects, with Marcela Abadi Rhoads serving as the registered accessibility specialist.

Project Scope and Cost
The estimated cost for this project was $473,378, which calculates to $60 per square foot. This figure is below the Dallas County median of $73 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings, despite the total cost being above the county median of $250,000 for this project type. The scheduled build window was 213 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for comparable projects. This duration reflects the specific civil and playground infrastructure work required for the site.

Timeline and Status
The project was registered with TDLR in December 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2025, with a completion date on the filing set for December 2025. The final inspection passed in February 2026. TDLR closed the project file in June 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The record indicates the project is now closed, with all regulatory accessibility requirements addressed and verified through the inspection process.

Local Context and Owner Profile
Garland Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $152,982,134, including major constructions at Memorial Pathway Academy and Student Services Center and North Garland High School. BRW Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $39,882,150, with work in McAllen, Killeen, and Huffman. The project is located in ZIP code 75044, which has a population of about 46,847 and a median household income of $89,631 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $305,700. Dallas County unemployment rate (FRED, August 2026) was 3 percent, lower than a year earlier.

Accessibility and Funding
This project involved public funds and public land, as indicated in the filing. The registered accessibility specialist ensured that the new playground equipment, shade canopy, and civil improvements met Texas accessibility standards. The replacement of playground surfaces and the addition of a shade canopy are specific elements that contribute to the accessibility and usability of the prekindergarten environment. The project’s closure by TDLR confirms that these accessibility requirements were met and documented in the final inspection.