Join Houston Parks Board in celebrating 50 years of community impact—an evening made possible by the people who have shaped, supported, and championed this work every step of the way.

Tickets & Tables
Donation Only

Co-Chairs
Jessica & Taylor Chapman
Betty & Stephen Newton
Leslie & Shannon Sasser

Location
The Revaire
7122 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024

Check-In & Cocktail Hour
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM

Dinner & Program
To begin at 7:30 PM

Why Your Support Matters: Your support allows Houston Parks Board to continue its mission to expand, improve, and protect parks and greenspaces throughout the Houston region. The funds raised from this event will champion our parks system, enhancing public spaces that play a crucial role in uniting Houstonians and promoting our wellbeing.

Celebrating Achievements and Looking Ahead: Because of your support, we have 50 years of impact to celebrate. We invite you to join us for an evening honoring this milestone—recognizing the role you’ve played, connecting with our community, and sharing in a vision for the future we’re building together.

HPB Board Members tour Coolgreen in 2022.
Volunteers gather to restore native habitats at Thomas Bell Foster Park.
Former Houston Parks Board President & CEO Beth White with current President & CEO Justin Schultz and Board Chair, Cullen Geiselman Muse.
HPB Board Members tour parks and greenspaces in 2013.
HPB Board Members tour parks and greenspaces in 2013.
Proclamation presentation at Coolgreen.
Children enjoy the new playground at Dow Park as part of the 50/50 Park Partners Initiative.
E. R. and Ann Taylor Park in 2004.
We’re creating new destination parks like Sunnyside’s 100-acre Hill at Sims, a partnership with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis. Hill at Sims is expected to open to the public in May 2026.
Houston Parks Board’s office space in 2009. This site was previously the home of Houston Police Department Mounted Patrol.
Opening of the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark in 2008.
Lorraine Cherry at the dedication of West 11th Street Park in 2008. The nature preserve would later be named in her honor in 2022.
Houston Parks Board’s Engagement Team at MacGregor Park to obtain community feedback on improvements they’d like to see to their park.
Progress photo of the construction of the Mason Park Bridge, connecting the two sides of Mason Park.
Ribbon cutting of Scenic Woods Park, revitalized as part of the 50/50 Park Partners Initiative.
Signage displayed to encourage community members to save West 11st Street Park from becoming developed land in 2008.
Volunteers gathered to restore native habitat along White Oak Bayou.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! For questions, please contact development@houstonparksboard.org.

Houston Parks Board History