Citywide Park Improvements Project 3

The City of Longview has registered the renovation of Stamper Park and Womack Field with TDLR, a project estimated at $700,000. Located at 933 Mobile Drive, this work involves the construction of an asphalt trail and concrete sidewalks, alongside the renovation of existing pavement and parking striping at the site. The filing identifies the project as Citywide Park Improvements Project 3, with a total area of 1,250 sq ft.

This renovation is targeted for September 2027, following a scheduled start in October 2026. JCR Engineers, LLC serves as the design firm of record for this initiative. The project involves public funds and public land, requiring registration under the Texas Accessibility Code. The registered accessibility specialist is Ross A Thomas.

Project Context and Cost

The estimated cost of $700,000 places this project above the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Gregg County. The median estimated cost for similar work in the area is $250,000, while the median size is 4,756 sq ft. At $560 per sq ft, this project’s cost per square foot is above the county median of $70 per sq ft. The scheduled build window of 346 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for this type of work.

The City of Longview has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,688,150. These include the Longview City Hall Building, Longview Fuel Station, and a New Outdoor Pavilion. JCR Engineers, LLC has two other registered projects in the area, including Spring Hill Park and McWhorter Park, and a larger project involving Lois Jackson, Stamper, Womack, Patterson, Spring Creek, and McWhorter parks.

The site is located in ZIP code 75604, which has a population of about 31,714 and a median household income of $67,826 according to Census estimates. Gregg County’s unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.