Development News for Deer Park, Texas

Deer Park Council Rejects Handball Court Addition to San Jacinto Park Due to Cost

The Deer Park City Council discussed the potential addition of handball courts to San Jacinto Park, considering options for a stand-alone court versus integrating it with a planned restroom facility. Initial quotes for a stand-alone single-wall court were approximately $190,000 and for a three-wall court up to $236,000. Combining the handball court with the new restroom, which has an estimated cost of $195,000, would bring the total project cost to about $330,000, offering an estimated saving of $50,000 compared to the separate projects' total of $380,000. However, the cost specifically for the handball component if combined would be between $130,000 and $140,000. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended against the project due to cost and perceived low user interest, a sentiment echoed by several council members who favored allocating funds to more popular amenities like pickleball courts. The council decided to move forward with the restroom construction but not the handball component.