A space-themed park accessible for all children, including those with disabilities, will open in Sugar Land next year.

In a nutshell

The Galaxy All Abilities Park will be the first all-abilities park funded and built by Fort Bend County, county officials said. Located adjacent to the county's new Sugar Land Annex, the park’s elements will feature sensory walls, interactive play equipment and tactile elements to encourage exploration.

The playground will also enable children and their families to use their mobility devices, according to information from Bowman Consulting Group.

With the park being built less than half a mile from Constellation Field, the project's celestial theme will be a tribute to the Space Cowboys, the Triple A affiliate of the Houston Astros, county officials said.

Quote of note

"Building an all-abilities park is about unity, where everyone, no matter their abilities, can come together to play, connect, and enjoy life side by side,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Andy Meyers said in an emailed statement. “In the most diverse county in America, it's vital that we celebrate our differences and create spaces where everyone feels included and valued."The cost

The project, which is estimated to cost around $1.27 million, is funded by Fort Bend County’s 2020 and 2023 parks bonds, county officials said.

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court authorized advertising the project for bid at the Sept. 10 meeting, so a better cost estimate will be available once the bids are awarded in mid-November, officials said.

Looking ahead

Construction on the Galaxy All Abilities Park will begin in January and is expected to be completed by October, officials said.

• Opening in October 2025
• 1515 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land
• www.fortbendcountytx.gov