City Park Baseball Field in Stephenville, TX

The City Park Baseball Field project in Stephenville has passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection, confirming that the construction is complete. This new facility is located at 800 South Graham Ave. in Erath County, serving the local community with a dedicated space for baseball. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulatory Commission (TDLR) in February 2025, marking the start of its official oversight timeline.

The City of Stephenville serves as the owner and developer of record for this $700,000 investment. The scope of work involved the new construction of a baseball field, covering a total area of 15,000 square feet. This size places the project below the county median of 11,236 square feet for similar new construction filings in Erath County, while the estimated cost is also below the county median of $1,000,000.

Design and Construction Details

La Terra Studio, Inc. was the design firm of record, responsible for the architectural and planning aspects of the field. Stephen D Macphie served as the registered accessibility specialist, ensuring the facility met required standards. The project involved public funds and public land, reflecting the city's commitment to recreational infrastructure. The scheduled build window was 487 days, which is longer than the county median of 212 days for similar projects.

Construction began in April 2025, following the completion of plan review in February 2025. The filing indicated a completion date of August 2026. The project successfully met its milestones, with the final inspection passed in September 2026. This status confirms that the physical structure is finished and has met the necessary regulatory checks for accessibility and safety.

Stephenville has a population of approximately 30,873 people, according to U.S. Census estimates for the 76401 ZIP code. The median household income in this area is $60,864, and the median owner-occupied home value is $252,000. The presence of this new baseball field adds to the recreational options available to residents, complementing other local amenities such as Cooper's Country Store and NAPA Auto Parts.

The City of Stephenville has been active in infrastructure development, with four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,050,000. These include the Stephenville Senior Center, West Long Street, Harbin Drive, and Downtown Sidewalks. La Terra Studio, Inc. has also worked on six other projects in the state, including Laurance Park in Heath and Breckinridge Park in Richardson, demonstrating a consistent track record in public facility design.