Grace Gardens Amenity Center Planned in South San Antonio: $5M Community Hub to Bring Pools, Sports Courts and Gathering Spaces
A major new recreational hub is taking shape in South San Antonio as developers move forward with plans for the Grace Gardens Amenity Center, a $5 million project designed to serve residents of the rapidly growing Grace Gardens master-planned community.
Recently filed construction documents show the amenity complex planned near Golden Elm and Blissful Meadows in San Antonio (ZIP code 78223). Once complete, the expansive facility is expected to provide a wide range of recreation and gathering spaces intended to become the social heart of the neighborhood.
For residents considering a move to Grace Gardens in San Antonio—or those already watching the community take shape—the amenity center signals the next major step in transforming the development from a collection of new homes into a fully built neighborhood designed around shared outdoor experiences.
What the Grace Gardens Amenity Center Will Include
According to the filed plans, the Grace Gardens Amenity Center project will include new construction across approximately 389,535 square feet of recreational space.
Planned features include:
- A central amenity center building
- Pool area with pool houses and restroom facilities
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- A soccer field and open play lawn
- A performing stage area for community events
- Walkways and landscaped gathering areas
- Water features and nature pond areas
- Dedicated parking lots for visitors and residents
Construction is scheduled to begin June 1, 2026, with an anticipated completion date of December 1, 2027.
While amenity complexes are common in master-planned developments, the scale of this project suggests the developer intends the space to function not just as a neighborhood pool or park, but as a broader community recreation destination within Grace Gardens.
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Grace Gardens: A Growing Master-Planned Community in San Antonio
The Grace Gardens development, located at 8530 Tranquil Waters in San Antonio, is being developed by Lennar, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders.
The community is designed as a large master-planned neighborhood expected to include roughly 2,000 residential lots, with homes currently selling from approximately $154,999 to $318,999, according to publicly available listings.
Situated in south San Antonio near Loop 410, Grace Gardens is positioned to offer residents convenient access to key destinations across the city, including:
- Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk
- Restaurants, entertainment and nightlife
- Outdoor recreation areas such as Calaveras Lake
- Major commuter routes connecting to other parts of the metro area
Developments of this scale typically unfold over multiple phases, with residential construction arriving first and large amenity investments following as the population grows.
Why Amenity Centers Matter in Master-Planned Communities
Across Texas, large residential developments increasingly include central amenity campuses that serve as gathering places for residents and help shape the identity of a neighborhood.
Spaces like the planned Grace Gardens Amenity Center often become the setting for community events, youth sports, outdoor concerts, neighborhood meetings and family recreation.
Amenities such as pools, sports courts, open green space and walking trails can also play a role in how residents experience day-to-day life in a new community—offering nearby places for exercise, social connection and outdoor activities without leaving the neighborhood.
In fast-growing areas of San Antonio, these shared spaces are often seen as key to helping new developments build a sense of community as thousands of homes are added over time.
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What Happens Next
With construction currently scheduled to begin in mid-2026, residents and prospective homebuyers may begin seeing early site activity or preparation work in the coming months as development continues across the Grace Gardens property.
As the project moves forward, the Grace Gardens Amenity Center is expected to become one of the defining features of the neighborhood—providing a place where future residents can gather, play sports, attend events and enjoy outdoor recreation close to home.
Stay tuned to My Neighborhood News for updates on the Grace Gardens development and other major growth projects shaping communities across the San Antonio area.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.