What’s happening?
Recreation Director D’Lee Williams said design for the project has been completed. The project's first preconstruction meeting should take place in a couple of weeks. Demolition of the existing park is expected to start shortly after that, she said.
Construction of the new park is expected to finish in early 2026, and it's expected to open for the summer season that year, Williams said.
About the project
Surf and Swim was first built in 1984 at 342 W. Oates Road in Garland. The existing park will be demolished to make room for a replacement facility that includes several amenities.
- Winding lazy river
- Leisure pool
- Children’s play area with an aquatic playground
- Three waterslides
- Shade structures
- Party room
- Concession stand
How it happened
Garland City Council voted to award a contract worth $25 million to The Fain Group during a July 16 meeting. The project will be funded by a bond proposition approved by Garland voters in 2019.
The Fain Group is a Fort Worth-based construction company that was founded in 2004, according to its website. The company specializes in park projects, commercial and retail projects, and restoration projects, according to its website.
