February 12th, 2008
Come celebrate the acquisition of the entire 20.2-acre West 11th Street Park! Thursday, February 21, 10:30 a.m. Join Senator John Whitmire, Mayor Bill White, Council Member Toni Lawrence, Houston Independent School District, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, West 11th Street Park Community, and the Houston Parks Board to officially celebrate the most creative acquisition strategy in the history of Houston parkland, and to thank all of the donors and strategic partners who helped permanently secure this extraordinary park for Houston.
February 12th, 2008
Earlier this year, the Houston Parks Board executed the final agreement to acquire this long-awaited park along scenic Sims Bayou. Covered with vegetation representative of the forest that once lined the banks of the Bayou, the newly acquired property will become one of seven parks along the bayou connected by a planned 14-mile hike & bike trail.
The park is also located across the bayou from Sims Woods Conservation area.
The City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department will develop the property as a nature park, complete with a canoe launch, thanks to a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Outdoor Recreation Grant.
February 12th, 2008
In keeping with our focus to create connected greenbelts along our bayous, the Houston Parks Board, in partnership with Harris County Flood Control District and the City of Houston, has completed the acquisition of several acres of new parkland along Brays Bayou for the first phase of the Brays Bayou Greenway Project.
This newly created greenbelt links the Ship Channel to Gus Wortham Park. The second phase of the Brays Bayou Greenway Project is now underway, and will complete the greenway expansion to MacGregor Park.
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Looking upstream toward Mason Park
February 12th, 2008
On August 18, 2007, Alief residents and local and state dignitaries gathered to announce the acquisition of Houston’s newest park, 22 acres of wonderful green space. The former golf course features trees, ponds, walking paths, and buildings that will be renovated into program and activity centers.
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“All across the country, communities, cities and businesses are recognizing the important role parks play in the development of a vibrant and active community. This site in the Alief area is another great step along that path.”
Mayor Bill White
