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TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad

700 Dewees Street, Columbus, TX, 78934

Target date passed (Jul 2026)Project Registered

TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad is a new construction project at 700 Dewees Street, Columbus, in Colorado 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 $300K across about 2,600 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$300K
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Reported floor area
2,600 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$115/sqft
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Scheduled duration
3 months
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Mar 30, 2026123 days across supplied datesJul 31, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    32 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    91 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad

The TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad is a new construction project located at 700 Dewees Street in Columbus, Texas. The filing specifies the construction of a new splashpad with related appurtenances, covering a total area of 2,600 sq ft. The City of Columbus is the owner of record for this development in Colorado County.

The estimated cost for this project is $300,000, which translates to a cost of $115 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $177 per square foot for similar new construction filings. The estimated cost is also below the county median of $1,000,000, placing it in the bottom quarter of recent Colorado County projects by value.

The project was registered with TDLR in March 2026. The filing indicates a construction start date of May 2026 and a target completion date of July 2026. The scheduled build window is 91 days, which is shorter than the county median of 273 days for new construction projects in the area.

Eddie Hare is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The funding source involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. A listing on projects.constructconnect.com describes the work as site work for a playground, park, or athletic field in Columbus, Texas.

The TDLR status for this project is Project Registered. However, no plan review or inspection has been recorded since the registration in March 2026. Therefore, whether the project proceeded as scheduled is not confirmed in the public record. The City of Columbus has one other TDLR-registered project, the Martin Luther King Street road project, which is closed.

Local Context

Census estimates for ZIP code 78934 indicate a population of about 6,833 residents. The median household income is $66,177, and the median owner-occupied home value is $215,400. The area has approximately 3,198 housing units, with housing predominantly owner-occupied. The Colorado County unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data.

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TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad is a New Construction project located at 700 Dewees Street, Columbus, TX 78934 in Columbus, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $300K covering 2,600 sq ft. City of Columbus is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on March 30, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Midtown Park Splashpad located?

The project is located at 700 Dewees Street in Columbus, Texas, within Colorado County. It is situated in the Midtown Park facility area.

Who is building the splashpad?

The City of Columbus is the owner of record. Eddie Hare is the registered accessibility specialist. The project involves public funds and is registered with TDLR.

What is the estimated cost?

The estimated cost is $300,000. This amounts to $115 per square foot for the 2,600 sq ft project, which is below the Colorado County median.

Is the splashpad open?

The TDLR record shows the project was registered in March 2026 with a July 2026 completion target. No plan review or inspection has been recorded, so operational status is not confirmed.

How big is the project?

The filing lists the square footage as 2,600 sq ft. This is below the median size of 8,600 sq ft for new construction in Colorado County.

What is TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad?

TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad is a new construction project at 700 Dewees Street in Columbus, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of new splashpad with related appurtenances.

Is TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad open in Columbus?

TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad 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 TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad located?

TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad is located at 700 Dewees Street, Columbus, TX, 78934, in Colorado County.

Who is the owner or developer of TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad?

City of Columbus is the property owner/developer of record for TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad, per its TDLR project registration.

How much does TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad cost and how big is it?

TPWD City of Columbus Midtown Park Splashpad has an estimated construction value of $300K and approximately 2,600 square feet (about $115/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Construction of new splashpad with related appurtenances.

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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700 Dewees Street, Columbus, TX, 78934

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