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Lewisville parks staff recommend GFF MSR to design LELA nature center; estimate $11–$13 million
Summary
City parks staff presented a recommended design partner (GFF MSR) for a proposed nature center at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LELA), outlined flagship design ideas (a zero-depth entry, boardwalk, exhibits and a nature playground), estimated an all-in cost of $11'$13 million and set a target to return contract terms to council on April 2.
Lewisville parks staff on Monday recommended GFF MSR as the preferred design partner for a proposed nature center at the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LELA), presenting a concept centered on a “zero-depth” entrance, interpretive exhibits and flexible indoor-outdoor program space. Stacy Anaya, a parks department presenter, said the design work grows from the city's Green Center master strategy and a 2023 charrette that affirmed the need for a nature center to help people "understand what this asset is."
The recommended concept aims for roughly 20,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor programming, with about 14,000 square feet of conditioned interior space and flexible rooms for classrooms, events, retail and administration. Marcus, a parks staff member who oversaw the RFQ and selection process, told council the city…
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