Meet Jones Park's New Director: Jason Naiver

About

Joined the staff at Jones Park in 2016 as an education program coordinator.

Became the director at Jones Park in the fall of 2020.

Holds a bachelor’s degree in marine science from Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Enjoys playing tennis, going to the gym, and spending time in the water. Most of all, he loves traveling with his family to discover new places and experiences together.

FUN FACTS

Jason wanted to be a marine biologist since he was a young kid. After college, he became a marine biologist, science educator, and maintenance scuba diver at the Houston Downtown Aquarium.

In 10 years and more than 2,500 hours of diving with sharks, stingrays, eels, and large fish, he was only bitten once.

FAVORITE PROGRAMS

• Fishing’s Future-First Catch Center events

• Fish of Spring Creek

• Native American Heritage Day

• Texas Master Naturalist: Aquatics Lab Training

WHAT’S NEW AT JONES PARK?

• Newly rebuilt cabin at the Redbud Hill Homestead

• Rebuilt and rethatched Akokisa Village structures

• Resurfaced picnic loop and playground trails

What can Jones Park Visitors Look Forward To?

• Exciting and interactive nature and history programs that will appeal to all age groups.

• Trail resurfacing on all west park trails, including Palmetto, Cypress Boardwalk, and Magnolia trails.

• Upgraded reptile enclosure for our animal ambassador, Lucky the Burmese Python.

• Clearing areas of invasive species to promote the growth of native plants and animals.