GISD Liberty Grove E S Playground Replacement in Rowlett, TX

The playground replacement at GISD Liberty Grove Elementary School in Rowlett is complete. The project, filed with TDLR as GISD Liberty Grove E S Playground Replacement, passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in March 2026. This renovation involved replacing playground equipment and surface, installing a new shade canopy, and performing civil improvements including drainage and sidewalk repairs across 5,210 sq ft.

Project Scope and Cost

Garland Independent School District is the owner of record for this renovation/alteration project located at 10201 Liberty Grove Rd, Rowlett, TX 75089. The estimated cost was $431,764, which calculates to $83 per square foot. This figure is close to the Dallas County median of $73 per square foot for similar renovation filings. The total cost is 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.

BRW Architects served as the design firm of record. Marcela Abadi Rhoads was the registered accessibility specialist. The project utilized public funds and was registered with TDLR in December 2024. Plan review was completed in December 2024, and construction started in June 2025. The filing indicated a completion date of December 2025, but the final inspection occurred in March 2026, confirming the TDLR status as Inspection Complete.

Context and Comparisons

Garland Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $152,982,134. These include large-scale developments such as Memorial Pathway Academy and Student Services Center in Garland. BRW Architects has six other registered projects totaling $39,882,150, including facilities in Killeen and McAllen. The local area, ZIP 75089, has a population of about 35,400 with a median household income of $125,315. The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.

The work focused on accessibility and infrastructure upgrades for the school. The scope included specific civil improvements to ensure proper drainage and safe pedestrian access. The installation of a new shade canopy addresses environmental comfort for students. The project aligns with the district's broader investment in educational facilities in Dallas County.