Memorial Park Conservancy Established
The Memorial Park Advisory Committee becomes the Memorial Park Conservancy, established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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History
Bush Grove Dedication
Bush Grove is dedicated in honor of President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush
Read More...Texas Conservation Hall of Fame
Sarah Emmott, member of the Texas Conservation Hall of Fame, writes the cherished book “Memorial Park: A Priceless Legacy.”
Read More...Memorial Park Advisory Committee
Sadie Gwin Blackburn assists in developing a larger group to provide guidance and stewardship and organizes the Memorial Park Advisory Committee.
Read More...Three Quarter Time Installed
Three Quarter Time, a red steel sculpture by Ben Woitena, is installed on the median of Memorial Drive near the Living Bridge.
Read More...Exer-Trail established
The Seymour Lieberman Exer-Trail is established. Today, over 10,000 people each day use the Exer-Trail.
Read More...Protect the Park
Upon the passing of Miss Ima Hogg, a group of stalwart conservationists –Terry Hershey, Sadie Gwin Blackburn, Dr. John D. Staub and Frank C. Smith, Jr.–continue to protect the Park from new intrusion.
Read More...“Father of Jogging”
Inspired by Houstonian Seymour Lieberman, commonly referred to as the “Father of Jogging”, Al Lawrence begins coaching runners for area high-school cross country meets, spearheading the popularity of jogging in the Park. The sport receives an additional boost from the 1972 Olympics.
Read More...Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
The city develops the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center within Memorial Park to provide nature education as well as an urban wildlife sanctuary.
Read More...Hogg Bird Sanctuary
Hogg Bird Sanctuary, a 15.5 acre park at Memorial Drive and Westcott, is donated to the City of Houston by Ima Hogg to be a nature preserve.
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