Creating outdoor space that brings families together is at the heart of what we do. In Hockley, Texas, the Grand Prairie Highlands Rec Center was designed to serve as a vibrant amenity hub for residents, complete with a modern recreation building, a swimming pool, play areas, and surrounding nature trails. Over the course of nine months, our team worked alongside Friendswood Development Company, Clark Condon, and Studio Red to turn this planned community amenity into a complete outdoor space.

Before any of the structural features could take shape, the site required substantial groundwork. Preparing the site was one of the project's most critical phases. Initial site grading had to be carefully adjusted to adhere to the design plans, requiring heavy grading to contour and level the job site properly, which shaped the terrain to establish a solid foundation for construction.

Once the earthwork was complete, the build-out moved above ground. The center's design features a striking stone masonry building topped with a flat roof and custom metal accents. To complement the structural elements, we installed a full landscaping package featuring native Texas shade trees, hardy shrubs, and groundcover to tie the entire property together.

From extensive grading to final plant installation, building the Grand Prairie Highlands Rec Center was an exciting effort in shaping a welcoming space for the community. We are proud to have partnered on a project that local families will enjoy for years to come.

• Landscape Architect: Clark Condon
• Building Design: Studio Red
• Developer: Friendswood Development Company
• General Contractor: B&D
• Project Manager: Chris Schweigert