Purpose: The Houston Parks Board creates, improves, protects and advocates for parks for everyone.  HPB is driven by the vision of thriving parks and communities for everyone forever.

Programs: Parkland and greenspace acquisition; park capital improvement projects; collaboration with other green groups; Neighborhood Partnership Program; 50/50 Park Partners Challenge; Volunteer Program.

Bayou Greenways 2020: HPB, in partnership with the City of Houston and Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and in coordination with Harris County Flood Control District, is currently leading the transformational $220 million project to complete a 150-mile network of connected parks and trails along Houston’s major waterways.

Beyond the Bayous: Beyond the Bayous is the shared vision of HPB and its cross-sector partners for expanding Greater Houston’s public realm to improve greenspace equity and connectivity between parks, homes and jobs; increase public access to parks; and enhance the environmental health of communities.

Speakers Bureau: Contact Executive Director. https://houstonparksboard.org/get-involved/request-a-speaker

Publications: All annual reports are published on HPB’s website. To view the reports as well as videos about HPB’s impact, click here.

Beth White, President and CEO bethwhite@houstonparksboard.org

Lisa Kasianowitz, Outreach Manager lisa@houstonparksboard.org

General Email Address: info@houstonparksboard.org