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 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
Under Renovation Some HPARD facilities are under renovation or will soon undergo renovation. »» Ervan Chew Park June 2010 – September 2010 »» F.M. Law Park. August 2010 – October 2010 »» Marian Park Aug 17, 2010 - February 2011 »» Metropolitan Multi-Service Center August 23, 2010 - December 2010 »» Stuebner Airline Park August 23, 2010 - April 2011 »» West End Park Aug 2010 – Dec, 2010 »» Woodruff Park Aug, 2010 – Oct 2010 |
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Contact HPARD
Online Registration Online registration is available for SELECT Adult Sports Leagues and Lake Houston Wilderness Park. Adult Sports Leagues |
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HPARD Calendar
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Urban Gardening Program Learn 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
HPD Crime Monitoring More HPARD Photo Gallery
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