NCAA Division II National Championships Come to Houston! The 2008 Division II National Championships Festival is coming to Memorial Park Tuesday, May 13th – Saturday, May 17th! The eyes of the sports world will be focused on more than 800 Division II student-athletes competing in six spring sports: men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s lacrosse and softball. During this 5 day period the Memorial Park Golf Course; Tennis Center; Softball Fields #1, #2 and #3; and Soccer Field #8 will be closed for public use. All other facilities and venues at Memorial Park will remain open and all athletic competitions are free and open to the public. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. NCAA Schedule of events.
During the NCAA Division II Championships, the courts at the Memorial Park Tennis Center will not be available for rental May 10 – 17. Locker and shower facilities will be available during normal operating hours May 10 – 12, but will not be available to the public May 13 - 17. The courts at the Homer Ford Tennis Center in MacGregor Park will be closed to the general public May 12 – 15 for the Championships. Spectators are welcome!
Volunteer Opportunities
You can be a part of the NCAA Golf Championship and help Houston make a great impression on the world! We need volunteers to fill positions on 13 volunteer committees. Have fun and be a vital part of this great event!
Attention Golfers! Beginning April 8, the New Memorial Park Driving Greens will open on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. and the last bucket of balls will be sold
at 8:30 p.m.
Please note: the Memorial Park Golf Course and Practice Range are closed on Tuesdays.
Tee Up For The Kids
Registration is underway for the Seventh Annual Father’s Day Father/Child Charity Golf Tournament, founded and chaired by Dr. Norman Berkman. This annual event benefits two HPARD youth programs: The First Tee of Houston/F.M. Law Park and Athletes Seeking Knowledge (ASK), which provides educational assistance and scholarships to underprivileged children. Sign up today for the Thursday, June 12, 2008 golf tourney at Wildcat Golf Club by calling (713) 942-8500 or visiting www.houstonparksboard.org.
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department Is On The Move!
After 50 plus years the Gragg Building will begin a renovation process that is expected to be completed in late 2009. In order for the renovation to begin the Houston Parks and Recreation Department‘s main office will be moving to 601 Sawyer, near downtown Houston.
Beginning on April 14, 2008 the department's new phone number will be (713) 865-4500.
Permits and Reservations will be closed April 10 and April 11 and will reopen on April 14 at 601 Sawyer, Room 121.
The Parks Map...
Latest News From HPARD
Last October, volunteers sowed seeds in 6 parks or esplanades across Houston for the First Annual Lady Bird Johnson Tribute Planting. Now the wildflowers are beginning to bloom at Hermann Park, MacGregor Park, Memorial Park, Stude Park, Willow Waterhole, and the South Braeswood Boulevard esplanade between Stella Link and the railroad.
The whistle blew and the New Hermann Park Train left the station for its first trip! The new train is a scale model of the famous 19th century 4-2-4T steam locomotive the C.P. Huntington.
Phase I of the new rail line, begins service to park visitors on March 8 (more)
The 2008 schedule for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department's Adult Sports Section is now available.
There are some exciting activities on the schedule like sand volleyball and flag football ... (more)
Houston Parks and Recreation Department provides access to year round activities for children and adults with disabilities at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 West Gray.
Many opportunities for exercise and improving athletic skills for citizens of all ages and abilities are offered ... (more)
Activities In The Park
The Summer Activities in the Park catalog will be available May 1 online and at community centers all over town. Pick up your copy or download it for the latest information on sports, classes, and recreational activities you can take part in!
Discovery Green is an 11.78 acre park currently under construction in downtown Houston.This new urban park is located across from the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Hotel between the Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park. It is managed by The Discovery Green Conservancy, a private non-profit corporation formed to design, build and operate the park for the city. Discovery Green is changing the landscape of downtown Houston today and creating a vibrant, dynamic urban park for tomorrow ... (more)
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Volunteer Opportunities
Attention Golfers! Beginning April 8, the New Memorial Park Driving Greens will open on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. and the last bucket of balls will be sold 
Registration is underway for the Seventh Annual Father’s Day Father/Child Charity Golf Tournament, founded and chaired by Dr. Norman Berkman. This annual event benefits two HPARD youth programs: The First Tee of Houston/F.M. Law Park and Athletes Seeking Knowledge (ASK), which provides educational assistance and scholarships to underprivileged children. Sign up today for the Thursday, June 12, 2008 golf tourney at Wildcat Golf Club by calling (713) 942-8500 or visiting 
Discovery Green is an 11.78 acre park currently under construction in downtown Houston.This new urban park is located across from the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Hotel between the Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park. It is managed by The Discovery Green Conservancy, a private non-profit corporation formed to design, build and operate the park for the city. Discovery Green is changing the landscape of downtown Houston today and creating a vibrant, dynamic urban park for tomorrow ... (
