E.L. Crain Park Renovation in Houston, TX

The E.L. Crain Park Renovation project at 9051 Triola Ln in Houston involves a 268,000 square foot site in Harris County. This $1,300,000 renovation is registered with TDLR and is scheduled to finish in October 2027. Construction begins in November 2026, following the completion of plan review in August 2026.

The scope of work for the E.L. Crain Park Renovation includes replacing the existing open-air pavilion and play equipment. The project also adds new shaded exercise equipment and updated site furnishings. Talley Landscape Architects, Inc. serves as the design firm of record, while Sharareh Abdi is the registered accessibility specialist. The City of Houston is the owner of record for this alteration project.

Project Context and Cost

This filing is part of 5,353 registered renovation projects in Harris County over the last 24 months. The estimated cost of $1,300,000 is above the county median for this work type, which stands at $250,000. The project’s cost per square foot is $5, significantly below the county median of $80 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 364 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar projects.

The City of Houston has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $10,582,655, including Trinity Gardens Park and Marron Park Way phases. Talley Landscape Architects has three other registered projects with the city, including work at Mahanay Elementary School and Horn Elementary School. The E.L. Crain Park Renovation involves public funds and public land, requiring specific accessibility compliance.

Third-party sources provide additional context on the construction details. A post by HoustonParksAndRec described the renovation as including the demolition of the old asphalt trail and asphalt pad. The same source noted the construction of a new concrete trail. ConstructConnect listed the project under site work and renovation. These external descriptions align with the TDLR filing scope regarding site furnishings and infrastructure replacement.

Local Area Profile

The project is located in ZIP code 77063. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this area show a population of about 39,994. The median household income is estimated at $54,509. There are 22,625 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $281,300. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.

The TDLR status for the E.L. Crain Park Renovation is Review Complete, confirming that the plans have met the necessary requirements before construction begins. The project is federally funded or involves public funds, ensuring adherence to state and federal accessibility standards. The completion date on the filing is October 2027, marking the end of the scheduled construction period.