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The Houston Parks and Recreation Department was created by City Ordinance on March 15, 1916. The Department of Public Parks, as it was called at that time, began with two facilities - Sam Houston Park and Hermann Park. Taken together, they totaled about 465 acres of land. Today, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (H.P.A.R.D.) stewards and manages over 38,992 acres of parkland and greenspace for the City of Houston; develops and implements recreational programming for citizens of all abilities; maintains greenspace for the the Houston Public Library and the Houston Health Department and manages all H.P.A.R.D. facilities. The Department’s 9 divisions work together to fulfill the Department’s Mission: “To enhance the quality of urban life by providing safe Joe Turner, Director H.P.A.R.D. |
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Golf
Memorial, Hermann, and Gus Wortham Park Golf Courses are inside the loop. Sharpstown, Melrose, Brock and Glenbrook are outside the loop. All courses, except for Glenbrook have driving ranges. More In addition, H.P.A.R.D.’s First Tee of Houston at FM Law Park offers youth, ages 7-18, an opportunity to learn the game of golf. |
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HPARD Latest News
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Park Facilities, Activities and Programs
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Closed Under Repair or Reconstruction
»» The Ervan Chew Park Pool complex is being removed and replaced with a water sprayground. Anticipated completion Sept 2010. Nearby pools include MacGregor Park, Memorial Park, Love Park and Stude Park.
»» Market Square Park is being completely renovated by the Downtown Redevelopment Authority. Anticipated completion is mid-August 2010. For more information visit www.mainstreettirz.com/marketsquarepark.html. More |
Awesome Courses! Affordable Prices!
»» Fall Activities in the Park Catalog Available Now!
»» Bright Fields! Bright Futures! At Burnett Bayland Park
»» New Green Fees
»» Summer Food Service Program Feeds Youth 1-18
»» Summer Enrichment Program June 1 - August 6
»» A.S.K. Scholarships Awarded
Repairs and Renovations 
»» The Townwood Park Pool is closed for replacement.|
Contact HPARD 
Houston Parks and Recreation Department 2999 South Wayside Houston, Texas 77023 Phone: (832) 395-7000 Email: askparks@houstontx.gov
  
Online Registration Online registration is available for SELECT Adult Sports Leagues and Lake Houston Wilderness Park. Adult Sports Leagues |
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Urban Gardening Program 
Urban GardenerLearn how you can become an Urban Gardener and grow your own produce! More Garden Line The new issue of Garden Line by Brent Moon is now available. More Park Partners
» Neighbor Woods » Mayor's Million Trees + Houston » Urban Forestry
HPD Crime Monitoring 
Citizens can use the Houston Police Department’s new Crime Monitoring website to track crime trends in neighborhoods all over town. More |
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