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Lagoon Development Co. building first standalone lagoon attraction in Greater Houston

By Florian Martin – Reporter, Houston Business Journal
Nov 8, 2023

Houston-area residents will soon be able to take a dip at the first full public-access “crystal lagoon” in the nation.

The Lagoon Development Co. started construction on June 1 on a 4-acre artificial lagoon at state Highway 146 and River Ranch Road in Dayton. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for Nov. 16.

Angel Lagoon will be a 40-acre entertainment district, the Houston-based company said. It will include a ticketed area with white sandy beaches along a giant pool filled with turquoise water to mimic a tropical lagoon, a restaurant and bar called Shoreline Grill, an event lawn with a stage, a food truck hub, a gathering area with synthetic turf, National Sailing Club water sports amenities, boat docks, beach volleyball courts, a swim-up bar named the Aqua Bar, a tranquil hammock space and rentable cabanas.

The technology for the lagoon is licensed from Miami-based Crystal Lagoons U.S. Corp. It filters and keeps the water clear and turquoise-colored. Lagoon Development CEO Uri Man was previously the CEO of Crystal Lagoons, and he is also currently executive vice president of mixed-use projects and commercial land at Houston-based developer Land Tejas.

Angel Lagoon's first phase is expected to open next summer and cost more than $35 million. Preliminary plans for phase 2 include a beach club event building, an indoor pool for colder months and a covered amphitheater for shows and concerts.

Next to the lagoon property, Lagoon Development owns several parcels meant for mixed-use development as part of the entertainment district.