Bridgewater Amenity Center in Midlothian, TX

The Bridgewater Amenity Center in Midlothian is a new construction project spanning 8.6 acres, designed to serve the private residential community at a mile east of the intersection of S Walnut Grove and Bridgewater Promenade East. The development includes two swimming pools, one wading pool, a splash pad, pickleball courts, and a playground, with a dock located at the lake edge. The filing lists 2,185 linear feet of trails, while buildings are under separate registration. Construction is scheduled to finish in June 2027.

Scope and Design

MESA Design Group serves as the design firm of record for this project, which has an estimated cost of $5,800,000. The registered accessibility specialist is Michael Lynn Kelley. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The scope of work explicitly excludes buildings, which are registered separately, focusing instead on the recreational amenities and trail infrastructure.

TDLR completed plan review in June 2026, and the construction start date per the filing is May 2026. The project is registered with TDLR under the facility name Amenity Center. The total estimated cost places this project above the county median for new construction in Ellis County, which is $900,000. The scheduled build window of 396 days is longer than the county median of 244 days.

The cost per square foot is calculated at $2,654, which is significantly above the county median of $148 per square foot. This high per-square-foot cost reflects the specialized nature of the amenities, including water features and sports courts, rather than standard building space. The project is part of a broader portfolio by MESA Design Group, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $20,652,399, including open space developments in Argyle and Midlothian.

Third-party sources describe the Bridgewater Amenity Center as the heart of the community, providing a spot for events and recreational activities. A post by Jome.com describes it as the ideal spot to host an event or join in a friendly soccer match. Perry Homes describes it as anchoring the community's recreational infrastructure with a resort-style swimming pool and playground. These descriptions align with the scope of work listed in the TDLR filing.

The project is located in ZIP code 76065, which has a population of about 44,614 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median household income in this area is $123,664, and the median owner-occupied home value is $378,600. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with 15,081 housing units. This context suggests the project serves a well-established residential area with high property values.