Houston Parks and Recreation

Bayou Preservation Association to Host 2023 Coastal Watershed Symposium

Bayou Preservation Association announced today it will host its highly anticipated 2023 Coastal Watershed Symposium, centered around the central themes of “Balancing Growth, Preservation, and Restoration.” The engaging two-day virtual event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 20, and Thursday, Sept. 21, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. “As our region experiences ongoing growth and development, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to resilience, sustainability, and the preservation of our water resources and watersheds,” said […]

Houston Parks Board Celebrates Groundbreaking of Final Brays Bayou Greenway Trail Segment

Houston Parks Board, Houston Texas

HOUSTON – June 9, 2022 – Houston Parks Board, City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Harris County Precinct 3, Harris County Precinct 4, and other key project partners today celebrated the start of construction on a new 7.67-mile segment of Brays Bayou Greenway. Connecting Braeburn Glen Park to Archbishop Fiorenza Park, this is the longest Bayou Greenway segment built to date by Houston Parks Board and will complete the 35-mile Brays Bayou Greenway.  “Brays Bayou sweeps […]

Construction to Begin on Hartman Park as Part of 50/50 Park Partners

Construction to Begin on Hartman Park as Part of 50/50 Park Partners 50/50 Park Partners is pleased to announce the start of construction on Hartman Park, the first neighborhood park to receive improvements and long-term support as part of the 50/50 Park Partners initiative. The 50/50 Park Partners initiative was created by Mayor Sylvester Turner. He tasked the Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Parks Board, and Houston Parks and Recreation Department, to bring together a city-wide […]