MacGregor Park's $75M makeover is underway
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Trails and volleyball area. Photo: Talley Landscape Architects/Courtesy of Houston Parks Board
MacGregor Park renovations began earlier this month, kicking off a $75 million project for the historic southeast Houston park.
Why it matters: The project aims to modernize the 65-acre park in the Third Ward while preserving its century-old legacy as a community gathering place.
Zoom in: The renovations, led by the Houston Parks Board, include:
- A new tennis center with 16 tennis courts, eight pickleball courts and a clubhouse
- A renovated pool, fitness center and basketball pavilion
- An inclusive, shaded playground and 3 miles of walking trails and sidewalks
- Improved connections to Brays Bayou Greenway
- Public art celebrating the park's history
Follow the money: The public-private project includes $27 million from the Kinder Foundation, $10 million in federal funding and $10.5 million from the city and a local reinvestment zone.
What they're saying: "MacGregor Park is a historic community anchor and destination in southeast Houston," Kinder Foundation president and CEO Nancy Kinder said in a statement.
- "These improvements mean that more kids will have their own chances to discover their interests and have space for themselves," said Houston Parks and Recreation Department director Kenneth Allen.
What's next: Construction will take place in two phases, keeping portions of the park open until the project is completed in late 2028.
