Fulshear officials gathered June 13 to throw the first ceremonial pitch signifying the opening of the second phase of construction at Primrose Park, which includes four baseball and softball fields.
What you need to know
The ceremony comes after the city postponed the grand opening of the park’s nearly $5.5 million second phase from May 9 to June 13 due to weather and rain impacts.
Officials previously said Phase 1 of the project included walking trails and parking at 7622 Dixon Road, while Phase 2 brings:
- Four baseball and softball fields
- Sports lighting for all fields
- A restroom and concession building
- Parking and required detention
Fulshear Mayor Don McCoy said as the city continues to grow, officials are looking at ways to ensure they are investing in what matters to the community.
"I think youth's sports is one of the fastest growing industries in the world ... and I was watching people leave Fulshear to go elsewhere to play sports, and I'm glad that we have this here right in our home," McCoy said.
Meanwhile, City Manager Zach Goodlander said the opening of the ball fields is "truly a pioneering event" for the city.
"We all probably come from communities where Little League's fields and parks were there for decades, but parks like this have never previously existed in Fulshear," Goodlander said. "This day has been envisioned for quite some time, and the work can only and will only continue from here."
In case you missed it
At a May 12 meeting, Fulshear City Council approved the $1.5 million purchase of 4.1422 acres from Living Word Lutheran Church for incorporation into Primrose Park and future public park development, Community Impact previously reported.
The land acquisition is the fourth expansion of the park’s footprint, with the initial 10-acre donation by the Cornelius family in 2015, followed by a 15-acre purchase in 2016 and a 1-acre dedication in 2019
City Council also approved an agreement with Fulshear Little League as the recognized sports association for baseball and softball programming at Primrose Park.
The league anticipates its preseason to begin in mid to late July, followed by fall practice, a regular fall season and playoffs in November, per agenda documents.
Looking ahead
The park’s third phase—which could bring an amphitheater, outdoor education pavilion, a food truck court and additional parking—is slated to begin this summer.
