A park site nearly 20 miles to the east of downtown El Paso may soon see extensive construction work.
The Beast Urban Park is already the home of a modern recreation center that houses a popular swimming pool, gymnasium, and computer center.
Now, according to plans released by the City of El Paso, it could also see the building of four new baseball fields and two basketball courts.
Additional plans call for half a dozen pickleball courts at the park’s site, which is located at 13501 Jason Crandall Drive, not to mention two sand volleyball courts.
According to city sources, the project, which has been subject to public input meetings, will also see the building of two pavilion shelters and the installation of landscaping and irrigation systems.
Altogether, it is expected that it will cost nearly $7 million to undertake the park’s long-discussed expansion project, with work expected to begin in spring of next year.
The Beast Urban Park, built on desert land for an underserved community, opened in the spring of 2021.
Funding for the 92-acre park, which was given its unique name through a public naming contest, is coming out of what’s left of the big Quality of Life Bond approved by voters 12 years ago.
Work on the park is expected to be completed by the summer of 2026.
By Garry Boulard
