Galena Park District, Athletic Complex

Houston, Texas

Firm

Stantec

Client

Galena Park Independent School District

Area

78,818 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$20,584,875

Completion Date

04/2001

The facility includes a stadium, the North Shore Senior High School Fieldhouse, a stadium fieldhouse, the athletic offices building and a natatorium.
Numerous classrooms and computer stations were planned for various areas throughout the complex.
A 2,900-square-foot athletic trainers’ area is in the North Shore fieldhouse.
A video-production system with several video cameras and mobile tie-ins at field level feeds into a scoreboard system with a matrix video display screen for replay/video and animated graphic feeds.
For band and drill/dance teams, the site layout allows for quick and safe access to the field, and designated seating areas for the students.
The stadium facility includes an artificial-turf field; a two-story, 4,700-square-foot press box; and more than 7,000 square feet of restrooms, storage and concessions.
The North Shore fieldhouse has coaching offices, football locker rooms, a 5,100-square-foot weightroom area, and a 2,900-square-foot athletic trainer’s area.
The natatorium building has an eight-lane competition swimming pool with two diving boards and water polo goals. This building has a small concessions area and offices/lockers for the swim program staff.

Additional Information

Capacity

10,000

Cost per Sq Ft

$261.17

Featured in

2003 Architectural Portfolio

Category

Specialized

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