GISD Rowlett Playground Replacement at ES and PreK Schools

The renovation at GISD Rowlett Elementary School in Rowlett, Texas, is complete. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as the GISD Rowlett Playground Replacement at ES and PreK Schools, involved the replacement of playground equipment and surface, the installation of a new shade canopy, and civil improvements including drainage and sidewalk repairs. The total estimated cost for this 5,350 sq ft renovation was $436,073.

Located at 3315 Carla Dr in Dallas County, the work was owned by Garland Independent School District and designed by BRW Architects. Marcela Abadi Rhoads served as the registered accessibility specialist for the filing. The project utilized public funds and took place on public land. The scheduled construction window ran from June 2025 to December 2025, a duration of 213 days. This build window is longer than the 92-day median for renovation and alteration projects in Dallas County.

Project Scope and Cost

The scope of work focused on enhancing the outdoor environment for students. This included replacing existing playground structures and the underlying surface material. A new shade canopy was added to provide coverage for the play area. Civil improvements were also part of the contract, specifically addressing drainage issues and repairing sidewalks within the 5,350 sq ft area. The estimated cost of $436,073 places the project above the median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar filings in the county. The cost per square foot, calculated at $82, is close to the county median of $73 per square foot.

Timeline and Status

The project was registered with TDLR in December 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction began in June 2025. The final inspection was passed in February 2026. In June 2026, TDLR closed the project file, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The status of the record is now Project Closed.

Garland Independent School District has other TDLR-registered projects, including the Memorial Pathway Academy and Student Services Center in Garland, which is valued at $53,000,000. BRW Architects has also worked on multiple projects in the state, such as the Rio Bank Jackson in McAllen and the Parks Maintenance Building in Killeen. The local area, ZIP code 75088, has a population of about 27,128 and a median household income of $105,064 according to U.S. Census estimates. The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.