Better Parks for Galveston Accomplishments

 

 

 

 

2020:

• Worked with University of Texas at San Antonio architecture department on renderings for Jones Park project

• Sponsored turtle sculpture at Menard Park as part of “Art in the Parks”

• Purchased swim gear and sponsored swim lessons and swim team registrations for Lasker Pool

• Held Santa Express Drive-By event for community youth at McGuire Dent Recreation Center in partnership with Smart Literacy

 

2021:

• Received grant award from Moody Bank for yoga mats for yoga classes at Wright Cuney and McGuire Dent Recreation Centers

• Partnered with the City and Vision Galveston to hold community engagement event at Jones Park for feedback on Jones Park renovation

• Sponsored turtle sculpture at Lasker Community Pool as part of “Art in the Parks”

• Held Mardi Gras Drive-By event for community youth at McGuire Dent Recreation Center

• Sponsored Pumpkin Plunge at Lasker Pool for community youth

• Held Santa Express Holiday Drive-By event for community youth at McGuire Dent Recreation Center

• Purchased life jackets and sponsored swim lessons for Lasker Pool

• Paid for Watearth water assessment at Jones Park

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2022:

• Sponsored pool parties at Lasker Pool for Sunshine Center participant and recreation center youth

• Sponsored turtle sculpture at Shield Park as part of “Art in the Parks”

• Sponsored lunch for recreation center youth summer program in July

• Partnered with the City and Vision Galveston to hold community engagement event at Parker Elementary for feedback on Jones Park renovation

• Supported installation of Victory Gardens at Menard Park by the Galveston’s Own Farmers Market

• Sponsored Pumpkin Plunge at Lasker Pool for community youth

• Held Halloween Drive-By event for community youth at McGuire Dent Recreation Center

• Finalized installation of walking trails at Crockett, Sandhill, Menard, Wright-Cuney, Adoue, and Lindale Parks, supported by a grant from the Kempner Fund (?)

• Received grant award from Galveston Rotary Foundation for Born Learning Trails signage to be placed at Adoue Park (in progress)

• Resurfacing of Lasker Park tennis courts and Menard Park tennis courts (in progress)

• Sponsoring Senior Bingo at Wright Cuney Recreation Center (upcoming)

• Holding Santa Express Holiday Drive-By event for community youth at McGuire Dent Recreation Center (upcoming)