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Inspired by the original 1930s Master Plan for Memorial Park by landscape architects Hare & Hare, the Eastern Glades provides something for everyone – from runners on the Seymour Lieberman Trail to picnicking families to students of ecology and those interested in Houston’s and the nation’s cultural history.
Aug 7, 2020 · Visiting Memorial’s Eastern Glades Is Like Going to a Brand New Park. What to know about the best new outdoor space in town. By Gwendolyn Knapp August 7, 2020. Dusk at Hines Lake brings...
- Memorial Park History
- The Ecology
- The Funding
The Eastern Glades project draws upon Memorial Park’s history as the site of World War I Camp Loganthrough which some 70,000 soldiers passed. The primary pedestrian/bike entrance begins at Blossom Street, which once served as entrance to the camp. The design forms an axis that runs the length of the glade from Blossom Street on the east to Hines La...
Restoration and conversion were an essential component of the design, removing invasive species and eliminating dead or dying trees. The project included planting 550 native trees and adding more than 150 native plant species which not only help promote and sustain wildlife but also play an integral role in stormwater management. Rain gardens and b...
Memorial Park Conservancy has partnered with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, the Kinder Foundationand the Uptown Development Authority for completion of the master plan, which was announced as a 10-year project in 2018. Memorial Park fans Emily and Robert Clay provided $10 million in seed money to get the project launched. The City of ...
Aug 12, 2020 · The 100-acre Eastern Glades features 5.5 acres of wetlands and a lake where wild birds can be spotted. There are 2.5 miles of new trails and boardwalks along the lake and wetlands. And there’s...
Jul 16, 2020 · The heart of Memorial Park’s new Clay Family Eastern Glades resembles a diamond ring in aerial views, with a tip of sparkling water atop its oval promenade. Indeed, a gem has been carved...
Nov 16, 2023 · Eastern Glades. The new Eastern Glades is a delightful place to spend quality time. This newly built portion of Memorial Park contains a 5.5-acre Hines Lake, wetlands, 2.5 miles of trails, boardwalks, trees, and open grassy areas. There are pavilions, picnic areas, and the Live Oak Court, where food trucks are on site.
