City staff told the Fulshear Parks and Recreation Commission on Feb. 14 that several park projects are moving forward, and they summarized expected timelines, planned uses and remaining design decisions that will affect public access and rental opportunities.

Why it matters: the projects — including Primrose Park phase 2 and 3, Eagle Landing Park and facility-specific elements such as fields, lighting and an amphitheater — will change available recreation space and rental revenue opportunities for Fulshear residents and organizations.

Eagle Landing: Jason Knappe, the City Council liaison, and Tiffany, parks staff, said City Council awarded the Recognized Sports Association (RSA) agreement for use of Eagle Landing fields to HTX, a soccer organization. Tiffany said staff will meet with HTX to align construction completion and field-rest schedules with the league’s season. The city plans to reserve up to two fields for free community use; Tiffany said final allocation by field size will be decided nearer to construction completion, which staff anticipates "this summer" for the facilities and lighting.

Primrose Park phase 2 and 3: Tiffany reported that Primrose Park is closed for construction after a recent groundbreaking and that construction progress has been delayed by rain. Staff said they anticipate phase 2 construction substantial completion in winter of this year, with grass establishment likely delaying full public use until spring 2026. Tiffany said no synthetic turf is included in the current contract: “There is no synthetic turf at this time.” Commissioners discussed future options such as infield turf to improve playability and rental revenue, but staff said conversion would require separate funding.

Fields, lighting and rentals: Staff said the general contractor’s scope includes electrical work and that sport-field lighting will be installed via a separate contract to save costs; contractors and procurement details were explained. Commissioners raised scheduling and management concerns and were told the city had requested a six-month part-time position for field scheduling in the last budget cycle but the position was not funded; staff said the request will be reconsidered in future budget cycles. Staff also explained the procurement process: many site fixtures and appurtenances are purchased through the general contractor per contract specifications and procurement rules.

Amphitheater and phase 3 concept: Staff presented several hand-drawn conceptual layouts for Primrose Park phase 3 and said the size of any amphitheater will depend on intended programming and parking availability. Tiffany and commissioners emphasized a preference for a smaller, flexible, “artsy” amphitheater for community events rather than a fixed-seat, large-scale concert venue like Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Commissioners flagged parking and overflow as key constraints; staff noted possible overflow options including shared church parking, Huggins Elementary proximity, and a future Huggins Road extension currently contracted by Fort Bend County.

Other items: Staff reported that TxDOT granted approval in principle for the art-box public-art project and that the Folger Arts Alliance will meet with staff to finalize the agreement. Updates were also given on Francis Smart Park and Irene Stern Park concepts; commissioners discussed park features such as permeable pavers, possible skate-park needs, sight lines for older-kid amenities, and the placement of playground features. Staff responded that some elements remain under design and that Bessie's Creek Park concepts are still in development and not yet ready for presentation.

Community and operations: Commissioners suggested planting wildflowers in a flexible overflow area and discussed the need for coordinated scheduling and a potential rental program for leagues. Staff said timelines for rental applications (for example, little-league or RSA-style agreements) will be developed as construction nears completion and that some field elements (mounds, bases, flag goals) may be provided by the GC per contract or purchased separately depending on bid awards.

Ending: Staff asked commissioners to review updated park concepts before the Feb. 18 City Council meeting and to keep community engagement in mind as design details are finalized; commissioners requested more FAQs and factual resources about the bond and projects to reference in public conversations.