Plano City Council invests $2M in High Point Park restroom upgrade

High Point Park is getting a restroom upgrade after Plano City Council approved the project during the March 24 meeting. Council awarded RoeschCo Construction with a contract for just over $2 million.

About the project

The project includes replacing the 40-year-old restroom facility with a new building that ensures Americans with Disabilities Act standards are met. It will also include a concrete pad for storing park equipment and a screen around the storage pad, according to city documents.

Funding for the project is budgeted in the 2024-2025 Parks Improvement Capital Improvement Plan. Construction is expected to take about 10 months to complete, per the documents.

The background

The city acquired High Point Park in 1977 and designated it as a community park in 1985. Over the years, several upgrades have been made, including a recent project to replace outdated sports lighting.

City documents warn that rising maintenance costs and declining facilities could impact local leagues and tournaments if the restroom isn't replaced.