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Houston hosts national pickleball tournament with hundreds of players

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on October 20, 2022 · Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong. It’s one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., according to Houston Parks and Recreation Department.

Tags Houston Parks and Recreation Department memorial park pickleball pickleball national tournament

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Houston to protect more than 7,400 acres of nature preserves under new city ordinance

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on October 17, 2022 · City-owned land in a total of 26 parks will be protected under Houston's first land preservation ordinance, which aims to combat climate change along with improving air and water quality.

Tags climate change houston city council Houston Parks and Recreation Department land preservation nature preservation Nature Preserve Ordinance

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Houston Improves In Annual Rankings Of Park Access

Gail Delaughter

Posted on May 20, 2020 · FIgures show that it's getting easier to walk to a park in Houston but the city still needs to find creative ways to provide green space. A new study says that's especially important as people seek outdoor recreation during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tags Houston Parks and Recreation Department Parks Parkscore recreation Trust for Public Land

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WATCH: White Oak To Buffalo Downtown Trail Connection Now Open

HPM Digital Team

Posted on April 30, 2018 · Houstonians two bayous are now connected

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Things to do in Houston: Bayou City Art Festival, kite festivals highlight slate of weekend events

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on March 24, 2023 · Houston is heading outdoors for the first weekend of spring with events celebrating art, music and culture.

Tags 2023 Bayou City Art Festival Bayou City Art Festival Heights Kids' Day of Music Hermann Park Conservancy Houston festivals memorial park things to do in Houston

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Transportation

Memorial Park land bridge opening prompts call for better bike access

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on February 17, 2023 · Local nonprofit BikeHouston has started an online petition requesting more and safer connections to Memorial Park for cyclists.

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Memorial Park in Houston officially opens Kinder Land Bridge this weekend

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on February 10, 2023 · The park will host the “Biggest Picnic in Texas” this Saturday at the officially completed Land Bridge.

Tags Houston parks Land Bridge memorial park Memorial Park Conservancy

Houston Matters

Changes debut at Memorial Park (Feb. 10, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 10, 2023 · On Friday's show: Memorial Park celebrates the grand opening of its new land bridge this weekend. And former NFL player Delvin Williams reflects on life during and after football.

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