Digging in
Fulshear officials gathered Feb. 6 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the nearly $5.5 million second phase of construction at Primrose Park, located at 7603 Patterson Road.
Officials said Phase 1 of the project included walking trails and parking, while Phase 2 is expected to bring:
- Four youth baseball fields with lighting
- A restroom and concession building
- Parking and required detention
The cost
City Manager Zach Goodlander said he is proud the park was funded almost entirely by regional park fees, which are required to be paid by developers or builders for every residential unit in the city or its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The fees vary, but most neighborhood developers in Fulshear have paid $450 per home, he said.
“That means no tax increases, no bonds and no added debt for our residents,” Goodlander said in an email. “This project reflects Fulshear’s commitment to smart growth, ensuring we provide quality amenities while remaining fiscally responsible.”
What else?
The park is also set to see a third phase, which could be funded by the city’s proposed $13.5 million bond voters will decide on in the May 3 election.
The bond calls for $10.75 million for Primrose Park Phase 3 additions, which could include:
- An amphitheater
- Additional parking and detention
- Walking trails
- An outdoor education pavilion
- A playground
- A food truck court
- Scoreboards
- A maintenance building
If approved by voters, the projects would be funded by a potential tax increase of no more than $0.018672 per $100 property valuation, which is an expected $74.69 annual tax bill increase for a $400,000 home, city officials said.
Stay tuned
Phase 2 construction will begin by the end of February and is anticipated to be completed in late this year or early 2026, Stodder said.
