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China Spring Park in Waco, TX
5201 Flat Rock Road, Waco, TX, 76708
China Spring Park is a new construction project at 5201 Flat Rock Road, Waco, in McLennan County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M across about 1,030 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 1,030 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $2.91K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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119 days after the preceding date shown.
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395 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About China Spring Park
China Spring Park is a new municipal park project located at 5201 Flat Rock Road in Waco, McLennan County. The City of Waco is the owner of record for this development, which is registered with TDLR under the TABS program. The project involves the new construction of amenities including trails, a splash pad, a sport court, and a pavilion. The total estimated cost for this work is $3,000,000.
Project Scope and Design
The site includes a restroom building of 175 square feet and a pavilion of 860 square feet. Additional features listed in the filing include picnic tables, a play area, and lawn areas. RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is the design firm of record. Andrea P Lacour is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The filing indicates the use of public funds and public land.
TDLR completed plan review in March 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in July 2025 and finish in July 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project status is listed as Review Complete. The scheduled build window of 395 days is longer than the county median of 245 days for similar new construction filings in McLennan County.
The estimated cost of $3,000,000 places this project in the top quarter of costs for new construction filings in the county. The calculated cost per square foot is $2,913, which is above the county median of $145. The City of Waco has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $23,472,170. These include the Waco Right of Way and the Dr. Mae Jackson Development Center. RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture has six other registered projects totaling $38,430,000, including Ben E Fisher Park in Manor.
Local Context
The project is situated in the 76708 ZIP code area. U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates indicate a population of about 27,679 and a median household income of $66,764 for this area. The median owner-occupied home value is $204,600. Local coverage, such as a post by the cityofwacotx account, described the park as taking shape during construction. Another update from wacoparksandrec highlighted completed milestones. The City of Waco website notes the purchase of 85 acres for this future municipal park development.
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China Spring Park is a New Construction project located at 5201 Flat Rock Road in Waco, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M covering 1,030 sq ft. City of Waco is the property owner and RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 4, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is China Spring Park open to the public?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. While third-party posts mention construction updates, the public record does not confirm the site is fully operational or open for use.
Who is the design firm for China Spring Park?
RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is the design firm of record for this project. Andrea P Lacour is the registered accessibility specialist. The project is owned by the City of Waco.
What amenities are included in the park?
The scope includes trails, parking, a play field, a restroom, a pavilion, picnic tables, a play area, a splash pad, a sport court, and lawn areas. The pavilion is 860 square feet.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $3,000,000. This figure is above the county median for new construction filings in McLennan County. The calculated cost per square foot is $2,913.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in March 2025. Plan review was completed in March 2025. Construction was scheduled to start in July 2025 and finish in July 2026.
What is China Spring Park?
China Spring Park is a new construction project at 5201 Flat Rock Road in Waco, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: trails, parking, play field, restroom (175 sf), pavilion (860 sf), picnic tables, play area, splash pad, sport court, lawn areas
Is China Spring Park open in Waco?
China Spring Park was scheduled to finish construction in Jul 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is China Spring Park located?
China Spring Park is located at 5201 Flat Rock Road, Waco, TX, 76708, in McLennan County.
Who is the owner or developer of China Spring Park?
City of Waco is the property owner/developer of record for China Spring Park, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for China Spring Park?
RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is the design firm of record for China Spring Park, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does China Spring Park cost and how big is it?
China Spring Park has an estimated construction value of $3.0M and approximately 1,030 square feet (about $2.91K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
trails, parking, play field, restroom (175 sf), pavilion (860 sf), picnic tables, play area, splash pad, sport court, lawn areas
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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5201 Flat Rock Road, Waco, TX, 76708
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