Rail Town Roots Meet Tomorrow at Sachse's Heritage Park With $10M Renovation

The reopening of Heritage Park in Sachse is another example of what happens when city leaders and developers join forces. After a two-year renovation, a newly reimagined 34-acre “landmark park” in the city pays homage to its past while designing for the future.

In a news release, PMB Capital and the city of Sachse called their collaborative effort a “recreational milestone” for the $500 million The Station Development, a 134-acre mixed-use development on the Bush Turnpike near Pleasant Valley Road in the city. The park, designed as a destination for locals and visitors, opened in October.

Rail history shapes Sachse park

It’s all aboard at Heritage Park in Sachse. [Photo: PMB Capital]

The $10 million renovation taps into Sachse’s origins as a Santa Fe Trail stop, according to the announcement. A train station-style pavilion anchors the space, while kids explore a custom playground featuring a water tower slide and steam engine climbing structure. The playground’s train track walking path and lookout points weave the railroad story throughout the space.

Native grasses and preserved trees surround the grounds, creating a natural backdrop that honors the area’s heritage.

“We thought about the context, history and character of Sachse and how we bring it all together to create a central area and a city park for all to enjoy,” said Tom Wenner of TBG Partners, the park’s design firm.

The design team varied grade elevations to create distinct activity zones, with an upper playground flowing into a lower area built for younger children.

Legacy project backed by public-private partnership

Heritage Park in Sachse features a railroad theme. [Photo: PMB Capital]

The park sits within The Station, PMB Capital’s $500 million mixed-use development. Walking paths and a boardwalk connect park visitors directly to The Station’s shops and restaurants — a setup that benefits both the public space and nearby businesses.

The project, designed by Wenner and Brennan Dedon of TBG Partners, stands out as a model for public-private collaboration, according to the release. The partnership shows how developers and cities can work together to boost economic growth while preserving local history.

“Heritage Park is an invaluable asset to the Sachse community,” says Taylor Baird, partner at PMB Capital. “Our goal was to create a space that embodies connection, growth and the spirit of Sachse.”

What’s new, what’s next

Drone photo of Heritage Park in Sachse. [Photo: PMB Capital]

The renovation kept key features like three baseball fields and a 0.7-mile trail while adding:

An amphitheater and multi-use event lawn overlooking a water feature
A splash pad with sustainable design
Age-specific play zones with climbing ropes
An outdoor dining pavilion with shade and comfort stations

The space now hosts community activities from yoga classes to summer camps and musical performances. The playground’s design promotes cooperative play, helping kids build confidence while parents and caregivers connect, per the release.

According to the partners, the park’s early October reopening drew thousands, marking the park’s evolution into what developers and city leaders planned: a space where recreation, business, and community intersect. The celebration featured live music, face painting, crafts, a photo booth, games, and food vendors, kicking off the park’s new chapter as a community hub.

PMB Capital, based in Dallas, noted it currently manages 20 active projects across more than 12,000 acres in the DFW metroplex, spanning residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments.