H.P.A.R.D.’s Adoption Programs are a great way to show your pride and commitment to Houston’s parks and green spaces. Whether you are an individual, group, or business interested in active community involvement, we have a program that will fit your desire to improve the quality of our park system and public land.

There are 4 different Adoption Programs for you to choose from: Adopt-A-Park, Adopt-An-Esplanade, Adopt-A-Sports Field, and Adopt-A-Library Green Space. Regardless of the program you choose, your involvement helps us all by making Houston parks and green spaces places that we’re all proud of!

Contact:         Marilu De La Fuente
Information:  832.395.7029
Email:            Marilu.delafuente@houstontx.gov

Adopt-A-Park
This adoption program welcomes individuals, homeowners, associations and civic groups interested in providing long-term support for the maintenance and aesthetic quality of a park. Term of agreement is 2-3 years.

Adopt-An-Esplanade
This adoption program welcomes individuals, homeowners, associations and civic groups interested in providing long-term support for the maintenance and aesthetic quality of esplanades/medians. Term is perpetual, provided adoptee maintains esplanades/medians free of trash, mowed, and edged.

Adopt-A-Sports Field
This adoption program welcomes organizations or individuals who wish to adopt a sports field in lieu of paying permitting fees associated with the use of ball fields. This adoption is available for youth leagues only. The term is for 6 months (January-June and July-December). The adoptee is responsible for all maintenance related to the sports field for the entire 6-month period.

Adopt-A-Library Green Space
This adoption program welcomes individuals, homeowners, associations, and civic groups interested in providing long-term support for the maintenance and aesthetic quality of library grounds. Term is 1-year minimum.