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Tag: HPARD – Houston Parks & Recreation Department

$18.5 Million Phase 1 Memorial Park Golf Course Renovation Ushers in a New Era of Professional and Recreational Golf in Houston

November 4, 2019 Brent Taylor

The City of Houston, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Astros Golf Foundation celebrated the completion of Phase…

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Posted in: Mayor's Office Filed under: Hounews, HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department

The Dalai Lama Sends Support for Local Gandhi Museum Promoted by Mayor Turner

January 23, 2019 Brent Taylor

His Holiness The Dalai Lama, revered world leader of Tibetan Buddhism and the Tibetan people, has endorsed plans by the…

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Posted in: Business & Development, Community News, Mayor's Office Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department, HPL - Houston Public Library

Young Athletes Meet to Compete at Hershey’s Track & Field Games

July 9, 2018 Brent Taylor

Young Houstonians will come together by the hundreds for track and field events during the Hershey’s Track and Field Games…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department, Parks

City Pools Set to Open Memorial Day Weekend HPD and Parks Department to Announce New Partnership

May 20, 2018 Brent Taylor

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner together with the Houston Police Department (HPD) and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) will…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department, Parks, Pools

PLAY EVERYWHERE TOUR COMES TO HOUSTON

February 23, 2018 Brent Taylor

On Saturday, February 24, 2018, the Play Everywhere Tour makes a stop in Houston. This FREE family-friendly all-day event was…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department

32nd Annual City of Houston Arbor Day Celebration

January 19, 2018 Brent Taylor

New Trees to be Planted along Columbia Tap Trail by Volunteers HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner, Apache Corporation, Trees for…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department

Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for $1.9 Million Busby Park Improvements

January 10, 2018 Brent Taylor

On Thursday, January 11, 2018 the Houston Parks and Recreation Department together with Council Member Jerry Davis, District B; Dan…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department

Houston Parks and Recreation Department Announces Winner of $20,000 ‘Meet Me at the Park’ Grant

May 19, 2017 Brent Taylor

Grant Awarded by the National Recreation and Park Association and The Walt Disney Company The Houston Parks and Recreation Department’s…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department
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Vote to Support Your Favorite Houston Park this Earth Month

March 31, 2017

One of Three HPARD Parks Has the Chance to Receive $20,000 through Meet Me at the Park Campaign This Earth…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission Awards $1 Million Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant for Avondale Promenade Park

March 30, 2017

Grant Will Be Matched on a 50/50 Basis for Development of Neighborhood Park in Montrose Area The Houston Parks and…

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Posted in: Community News Filed under: HPARD - Houston Parks & Recreation Department
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