Construction to start on 1st of EMCID's multi-phase park project in New Caney

In November, construction is scheduled to kick off on the first phase of the East Montgomery County Improvement District’s multi-phase park project, which will be built on a 200-acre plot of land in New Caney, according to a Sept. 14 news release from the district.

What’s happening?

Phase 1 of EMCID's project will include the completion of a delayed dog park as well as other amenities, according to the release. EMCID leaders have selected amenity builder HD Outdoor Construction for Phase 1 of the project.

According to the release, Phase 1 will include facilities such as:

• 32,856 square feet devoted to the dog park

• 33 parking spaces

• Restrooms

• A future children’s playground

“Creating quality outdoor spaces is an investment in our community,” said Frank McCrady, EMCID’s president and CEO, via the release. “This park is designed to provide a place where families, including their four-legged family members, can gather and enjoy the outdoors.”

According to the news release, the dog park will feature:

• Separate areas for small and large dogs

• Two interactive water features

• Two shade structures with seating

• A covered canopy

• Artificial turf play areas

The 200-acre plot is located at the intersection of FM 1485 and Gene Campbell Road in New Caney, as previously reported. 

In case you missed it

Originally estimated to open in the summer of 2025, EMCID’s dog park has been delayed due to changes to the original project plans, as previously reported by Community Impact. Construction on EMCID's dog park initially began in April 2025 before pausing, and the project was first announced in May 2022.

Going forward

EMCID officials have been gathering community feedback on future project phases for the land, as previously reported. On May 26, a community meeting was held for the public to provide input and EMCID subsequently launched a public survey on the topic.

A second public hearing is being planned to gather additional feedback on the park, per the release. 

Proposed ideas for the park include gardens, playgrounds, and walking and biking trails, but details are not yet finalized, as previously reported.