League City Approves $49.8 Million Park Project
The city council greenlit construction for a 106-acre park near Calder Drive and Ervin Street.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Construction
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League City officials have authorized a $49.8 million contract to develop the 106-acre Pat Hallisey Park. The site will feature athletic fields for football, soccer, lacrosse, and softball alongside four support buildings.
Why it matters
The project addresses a local shortage of field space for Little League and softball programs while dedicating a portion of the land to a memorial for Texas Killing Fields victims.
The project covers a 106-acre site and includes the construction of four new buildings to house concession stands and maintenance facilities.
The players
Pat Hallisey
He served as mayor of League City from 2016 to 2022 and held the office of interim mayor from 1994 to 1995.
League City Council
The legislative body for League City that is responsible for authorizing major infrastructure contracts and land development projects.
The details
Named after the former mayor who served from 1994 to 1995 and again from 2016 to 2022, the park will occupy the area where four victims of the Texas Killing Fields were discovered between 1983 and 1991. The facility is designed to support a wide range of youth sports, filling a gap in local recreational capacity.
Timeline
1983-1991: Four women were found at the site during the Texas Killing Fields murders.
1994-1995: Pat Hallisey served as interim mayor.
2016-2022: Pat Hallisey served as mayor.
October 13, 2026: City Council voted to approve the contract.
2028: Projected completion of the park.
Market Landscape
This development follows a pattern established by the Texas Killing Fields murders by incorporating a memorial for the victims into the site design. The project marks a significant move to expand local infrastructure to meet regional population growth.
Residents can expect the construction process to begin at the site near Calder Drive and Ervin Street within the coming weeks. The new facilities will eventually provide expanded access to youth sports programs for local families.
The takeaway
The development represents a major expansion of municipal recreational assets for League City families. Residents should monitor future city council updates for the specific construction timeline leading up to the 2028 completion target.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Houston Chronicle.
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