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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground in Dallas, TX
2131 Butler Street, Dallas, TX, 75235
Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground is a renovation/alteration project at 2131 Butler Street, Dallas, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $187K across about 2,623 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $187K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,623 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $71/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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92 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground
The Butler St. Employee Childcare Center in Dallas is undergoing a specific renovation to construct a new outdoor playground. This project, registered with TDLR in September 2026, involves the creation of a 2,623-square-foot play area designed for children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. The work is classified as a renovation/alteration and is targeted for December 2026.
Located at 2131 Butler Street in Dallas, the facility is owned by the Dallas County Hospital District, which operates as Parkland Health. The filing indicates the project is privately funded on private land for private use. The estimated cost for this construction effort is $186,825, which calculates to $71 per square foot. This cost figure is below the Dallas County median for similar renovation filings, which stands at $249,002.
Design and Scope
MnKhan Architects PLLC is the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Marcela Abadi Rhoads. The scope of work focuses on building a safe, accessible, and shaded environment that is developmentally appropriate for the young children served by the center.
The scheduled build window for this project is 92 days, a timeline that aligns closely with the county median for similar work. MnKhan Architects PLLC has other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including facilities in Arlington, Irving, and Plano, with a combined value of $12,318,773. This specific playground project is a distinct addition to the existing childcare infrastructure at the Butler Street location.
Project Status and Details
The registration in September 2026 lists plan review as pending. The completion date listed on the filing is December 2026. The project is in the construction phase, with the goal of delivering a new outdoor space for the childcare center. The area surrounding the project, ZIP code 75235, has a population of about 19,067 and a median household income of $60,817, according to U.S. Census estimates.
Dallas County’s unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026, a figure that is higher than a year earlier. The construction of this playground represents a significant investment in the facilities available to employees of the Dallas County Hospital District. The project remains under the jurisdiction of TDLR regulations regarding accessibility and construction standards for such facilities.
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Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2131 Butler Street, Dallas, TX 75235 in Dallas, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $187K covering 2,623 sq ft. Dallas County Hospital District d/b/a Parkland Health is the property owner and MnKhan Architects PLLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Butler St. Employee Childcare Center playground open?
The project is under construction and targeted for December 2026. It is not yet open to the public or for use, as the work is still in progress.
Who is building the new playground at 2131 Butler Street?
The owner is the Dallas County Hospital District d/b/a Parkland Health. The design firm is MnKhan Architects PLLC, and the registered accessibility specialist is Marcela Abadi Rhoads.
How much does the playground renovation cost?
The estimated cost for the project is $186,825. This breaks down to $71 per square foot for the 2,623-square-foot outdoor area.
What is the size of the new playground?
The new outdoor playground is approximately 2,623 square feet. It is designed to serve children ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years old.
When is the project expected to be completed?
The completion date on the filing is December 2026. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026, and plan review is pending.
What is Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground?
Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground is a renovation/alteration project at 2131 Butler Street in Dallas, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Scope of work includes construction of an approximately 2,623-square-foot outdoor playground at 2131 Butler Street, Dallas, serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. The goal is to create a safe, accessible, shaded, and developmental…
Is Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground open in Dallas?
Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground is still under construction in Dallas, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground located?
Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground is located at 2131 Butler Street, Dallas, TX, 75235, in Dallas County.
Who is the owner or developer of Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground?
Dallas County Hospital District d/b/a Parkland Health is the property owner/developer of record for Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground?
MnKhan Architects PLLC is the design firm of record for Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground cost and how big is it?
Butler St. Employee Childcare Center - Playground has an estimated construction value of $187K and approximately 2,623 square feet (about $71/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Scope of work includes construction of an approximately 2,623-square-foot outdoor playground at 2131 Butler Street, Dallas, serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old. The goal is to create a safe, accessible, shaded, and developmentally appropriat
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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2131 Butler Street, Dallas, TX, 75235
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