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This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.

Bear Creek State Park

2249 County Road, Concan, TX, 78838

Opening ~Feb 2027Review Complete

Bear Creek State Park is a new construction project at 2249 County Road, Concan, in Uvalde County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M across about 28,973,028 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$1.5M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.

Reported floor area
28,973,028 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$0/sqft
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Scheduled duration
6 months
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Jun 9, 2026248 days across supplied datesFeb 12, 2027

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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. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    64 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    19 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    165 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Bear Creek State Park

Construction of minimal facilities and site improvements for the initial public day use of Bear Creek State Park is underway in Concan, Texas. The project, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), covers a site area of 28,973,028 square feet. Work began in August 2026 and is scheduled to finish in February 2027.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department serves as the owner of record for this new construction effort. The scope includes operational support structures and site enhancements designed to facilitate visitor access. The estimated cost for the project is $1,505,948. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost for similar new construction filings in Uvalde County, which stands at $800,000.

Design and Administration

McKinney York Architects is the design firm of record, responsible for the project’s planning and design phases. Elaine K Andersen is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. TDLR completed the plan review process in August 2026, clearing the path for construction activities to proceed as planned.

The project is located at 2249 County Road in Concan, within Uvalde County. According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates for the 78838 ZIP code, the area has a population of about 124 and 237 housing units. The construction window is 165 days, which is close to the county median build window of 212 days for comparable projects.

Funding for this initiative involves public funds and public land. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $13,143,021, including facilities in Port O Connor, Tennessee Colony, Lampasas, and Jasper. McKinney York Architects has six other registered projects totaling $19,621,000, with work in Austin, Yoakum, and other locations.

The Uvalde County unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project contributes to local economic activity through the construction of park facilities. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete, confirming that the necessary regulatory steps for accessibility compliance have been addressed prior to the start of construction.

Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

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Bear Creek State Park is a New Construction project located at 2249 County Road, Concan, TX 78838 in Concan, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 28,973,028 sq ft. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is the property owner and McKinney York Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 9, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Bear Creek State Park construction be complete?

Construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027. Work started in August 2026, following the completion of the TDLR plan review in the same month.

Who is building Bear Creek State Park in Concan?

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is the owner of record. McKinney York Architects is the design firm, and Elaine K Andersen is the registered accessibility specialist.

How much does the Bear Creek State Park project cost?

The estimated cost is $1,505,948. This amount is above the median estimated cost of $800,000 for new construction filings in Uvalde County.

Is Bear Creek State Park open to the public?

The project is under construction for initial public day use. The TDLR record indicates work is scheduled to finish in February 2027, so it is not yet open.

What is Bear Creek State Park?

Bear Creek State Park is a new construction project at 2249 County Road in Concan, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of minimal facilities and site improvements for initial public day use of the park and operational support. Approx. 28,973,028 sq. ft.

Is Bear Creek State Park open in Concan?

Bear Creek State Park is still under construction in Concan, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Bear Creek State Park located?

Bear Creek State Park is located at 2249 County Road, Concan, TX, 78838, in Uvalde County.

Who is the owner or developer of Bear Creek State Park?

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is the property owner/developer of record for Bear Creek State Park, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Bear Creek State Park?

McKinney York Architects is the design firm of record for Bear Creek State Park, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Bear Creek State Park cost and how big is it?

Bear Creek State Park has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 28,973,028 square feet (about $0/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Construction of minimal facilities and site improvements for initial public day use of the park and operational support. Approx. 28,973,028 sq. ft.

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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2249 County Road, Concan, TX, 78838

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