11 June
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Park Conversations | The Houston Mutiny & Riots: 105 Years Later
Memorial Park Conservancy along with presenting sponsors Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis, and Buffalo Soldiers National Museum invite you to join us for an important discussion as a part of a new series called Park Conversations. This evening’s conversation is also made possible by program partners Houston City Council
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Monday, July 25: West Memorial Loop closed
Starting Monday July 25, West Memorial Loop will be closed from the light at Memorial Drive to the turnaround near the Tennis Center in order to convert Memorial Loop into a two-lane street. This means, the entirety of Memorial Loop will be a two-lane street. The turnaround will also be converted into a two-way roundabout.
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Houston Rodeo Trail Riders return to Memorial Park
After a two-year hiatus, the Houston Rodeo Trail Riders are galloping through Memorial Park once again on their historic route to Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
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2022 Chevron Houston Marathon route through the Memorial Park Land Bridge & Prairie tunnels
On January 16, the Houston Marathon celebrated its 50th anniversary, and marathoners were routed through the nearly complete eastbound tunnels underpinning the Land Bridge & Prairie project. 1972 was the first year of the Houston Marathon, which took place solely in Memorial Park. The Conservancy was honored to once again host marathoners through Memorial Park for the historic route.
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Chevron Houston Marathon 2022 marks debut of Memorial Park tunnels as part of runners’ route
ABC 13 Houston | by Steve Campion | 01.11.22 The tunnels built for Memorial Park’s Land Bridge are scheduled to open this spring to traffic. Runners with the Chevron Houston Marathon will get a sneak peek this Sunday. Eyewitness News learned the south tunnel will be used as part of the race. Watch the segment and read full article
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Runners are getting a new trail route in Memorial Park
Houston Chronicle | by Emma Balter | 11.05.21 Memorial Park is a go-to running spot for Houstonians. Soon, runners will be able to hit the ground on a brand-new trail. As part of the Conservancy’s 10-year plan to revitalize the park, a new running route will open on the Seymour Lieberman Trail. Read full article
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