CASE STUDY 42 — Houston Astros RBI Program Batting Cage Facilities | Civil Engineering Design

PROJECT OVERVIEW
JRH Engineering provided complete civil engineering design for batting cage facilities for the Houston Astros' RBI community outreach program in an existing City of Houston park. The design requirement was minimal impact to the existing park — preserving green space while delivering the athletic facilities the program needed. JRH designed the structure and drainage to integrate seamlessly into the park, simplifying city review and getting the project permitted quickly.

AT A GLANCE

Site Civil Design

● Batting cage structure and drainage designed to integrate into the existing park with minimal disturbance

● Low-impact design approach selected — green space preserved throughout the facility footprint

● Drainage designed to work within the existing park's stormwater system — no new major drainage infrastructure required

Permitting & Agency Coordination

● City of Houston permit for athletic facility in an existing public park

● Low-impact design approach simplified city review — minimal new infrastructure, minimal park disturbance

● Complete submission package on first submittal

RESULTS

● Existing park green space preserved — low-impact design minimized disturbance throughout the facility footprint

● City of Houston permit secured efficiently through minimal-impact design approach

● Batting cage facilities delivered for the Houston Astros RBI community outreach program