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Grand Central Park Conroe TX — Community Guide 2026
Grand Central Park is a 2,046-acre master-planned community in Conroe TX developed by Johnson Development on the former Camp Strake property. 88-acre Grand Lake for fishing/kayaking. Builders: Coventry, Westin, Perry, Highland, Jamestown Estate (custom). Prices $190s–$900s. Conroe ISD schools. 5 miles north of The Woodlands.
Grand Central Park Conroe TX — Community Guide 2026
2,046 acres of preserved forest, an 88-acre Grand Lake, and a community built on the legacy of Camp Strake. Grand Central Park is Johnson Development's flagship North Houston community — and one of the most naturally beautiful MPCs in Texas.
The Camp Strake Legacy
Grand Central Park occupies the former site of Camp Strake, the Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America camp that operated here for decades. Johnson Development made a deliberate choice to honor that legacy: the community's extensive trail network, wooded lots, and natural preservation approach reflect the site's history as a natural retreat. The result is a master-planned community that genuinely looks and feels like a state park — a character that's impossible to replicate in a typical suburban development.
Amenities & Natural Features
Builders & Pricing
Grand Central Park works with a curated builder group: Coventry Homes, Westin Homes, Perry Homes, and Highland Homes for production homes, plus Jamestown Estate Homes and one additional custom builder for the premium lot segments. Prices span a remarkable range — townhomes start in the $190s on 28-foot lots, standard single-family homes range from the $300s to the $600s, and lakefront and custom lots extend to the $900s.
| Builder | Type | Lot Width | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westin Homes | Single-family | 40–65 ft | $482,990+ |
| Coventry Homes | Single-family | 40–65 ft | From $450s |
| Perry Homes | Single-family | 40–65 ft | From $400s |
| Highland Homes | Single-family | 40–65 ft | From $430s |
| Jamestown Estate Homes | Custom estate | 65–100 ft+ | From $700s |
| Townhome builders | Townhome | 28 ft | From $190s |
Schools
Grand Central Park is zoned to Conroe ISD: Wilkinson Elementary, Cryar Intermediate, Peet Junior High, and Conroe High School. Conroe ISD is Montgomery County's #1-ranked district. Several private school options are available within 10 miles, including The Woodlands' extensive private school ecosystem.
Ryan Brown — Principal Broker & CEO · FL BK3626873Grand Central Park is the only master-planned community in Houston where you feel like you're in a forest — and then turn a corner and find an 88-acre lake. Johnson Development protected the natural character of Camp Strake, and buyers feel it the moment they drive in.
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