Work is set to be completed in May 2026 on a development north of FM 1488 that will bring a lagoon, beaches and other amenities to the Magnolia area, Uri Man, CEO of The Lagoon Development Company, confirmed in a March 28 interview with Community Impact.

“This is an economic equalizer,” Man said. “People can now drive a short distance from their homes and access crystal clear water and white sandy beaches instead of having to get on a plane and fly to the Bahamas. They can do it right it in their backyard.”

In a nutshell

Man said the development broke ground in December on its $30 million Phase I, which will include:

• Building the entire lagoon
• A parking lot for over 1,000 cars
• Four different beaches
• A swim-up bar
• A National Sailing Club for paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing
• A floating obstacle course
• A food truck court
• Lounge chairs and cabanas

“Our lagoons are strategically located in different segments of the Houston market so that they can be easily reached by the general population for public access and so they don’t cannibalize each other,” Man said.



Also of note

Man said that future phases of the development could potentially include:

• An amphitheater for concerts and shows
• Housing or hotels around the lagoon
• A boardwalk with restaurants and views of the lagoon

“There’s a variety of potential additional amenities that could be added to the lagoon,” Man said.

Man said there is no target date for the full completion of the entire development. Elsewhere in the Houston area, there are lagoon developments in Dayton, Humble and Texas City.

“The lagoon really has a big impact on the community because people get to know each other,” Man said. “There’s no amenity that brings families together like a lagoon, where people can sit on lounge chairs, having pina coladas and margaritas while their kids are making sandcastles in front of them. It’s a great way to build the fabric of a community.”