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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
JOYLAND in Waco, TX
240 N New Rd, Waco, TX, 76710
JOYLAND is a renovation/alteration project at 240 N New Rd, Waco, in McLennan County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $200K across about 17,800 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $200K
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- Reported floor area
- 17,800 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $11/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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1 days after the preceding date shown.
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31 days after the preceding date shown.
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100 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About JOYLAND
Joyland - Waco is a 17,800 sq ft renovation and alteration project located at 240 N New Rd in Waco, Texas. The facility is designed as an indoor play space featuring party rooms, a dedicated play structure, and updated restrooms. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, with an estimated cost of $200,000.
The owner of record is Waco Centre Al LLC, and the design firm of record is Cafe Design & Architecture. Jeffrey A Gutknecht serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in May 2026. TDLR completed plan review in June 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in September 2026, with work starting May 2026.
At $200,000, the estimated cost is below the county median for renovation and alteration projects in McLennan County, which stands at $275,000. The project size of 17,800 sq ft exceeds the county median of 4,000 sq ft. The cost per square foot is $11, which is below the county median of $96 per square foot. The scheduled build window is 131 days, close to the county median of 122 days.
Cafe Design & Architecture has three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $465,000. These include MarQ E Center in Houston ($75,000), Trophy Club Town Center in Trophy Club ($200,000), and Market Square in Houston ($190,000). All three projects are closed. This project is located in McLennan County, where the unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier.
U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 76710 show a population of about 23,270. The median household income is $53,304, and there are 12,391 housing units. The median owner-occupied home value is $229,000. Housing in this area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied. A Facebook post by Bradley.Vaughn.News described Joyland as an indoor playground and kids party venue located next to Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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JOYLAND is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 240 N New Rd, Waco, TX 76710 in Waco, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $200K covering 17,800 sq ft. Waco Centre Al LLC is the property owner and Cafe Design & Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scope of work for Joyland - Waco?
The scope includes an indoor play space, party rooms, a play structure, and restrooms. The total square footage is 17,800 sq ft. The work is classified as a renovation and alteration.
Who is the owner and design firm for this project?
The owner of record is Waco Centre Al LLC. The design firm of record is Cafe Design & Architecture. Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost and size of the project?
The estimated cost is $200,000. The project size is 17,800 sq ft. The cost per square foot is $11. This is below the McLennan County median cost per square foot of $96.
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
Construction started in May 2026. TDLR completed plan review in June 2026. The project is scheduled to finish in September 2026.
Is Joyland - Waco open to the public?
The TDLR record indicates construction is ongoing and scheduled to finish in September 2026. A Facebook post by Bradley.Vaughn.News described the venue as 'Coming Soon,' but the official status is that construction is not yet complete.
What is JOYLAND?
JOYLAND is a renovation/alteration project at 240 N New Rd in Waco, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: INDOOR PLAY SPACE, PARTY ROOMS, PLAY STRUCTURE, RESTROOMS, 17800 sqft
Is JOYLAND open in Waco?
JOYLAND was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 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 JOYLAND located?
JOYLAND is located at 240 N New Rd, Waco, TX, 76710, in McLennan County.
Who is the owner or developer of JOYLAND?
Waco Centre Al LLC is the property owner/developer of record for JOYLAND, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for JOYLAND?
Cafe Design & Architecture is the design firm of record for JOYLAND, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does JOYLAND cost and how big is it?
JOYLAND has an estimated construction value of $200K and approximately 17,800 square feet (about $11/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
INDOOR PLAY SPACE, PARTY ROOMS, PLAY STRUCTURE, RESTROOMS, 17800 sqft
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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240 N New Rd, Waco, TX, 76710
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