2026 Fiscal Year Impact Report
Cover Photo: Emily Clay Family Scramble 2
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Photo: Hines Lake at Clay Family Eastern Glades
MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026
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MISSION The mission of Memorial Park Conservancy is to preserve, restore, and enhance Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow.
CO R E VA LU E S » Visionary stewardship of all resources » Conservation of natural resources
» Sustainability and resilience » Exemplary Park management Memorial Park by the Numbers
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DEAR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS, It is with great pride that I write my final message as Board Chair of Memorial Park Conservancy. We will forever look back at our recently wrapped fiscal year as a milestone moment for both the Park and the Conservancy. From stewarding Master Plan projects to executing MPC’s most successful Day of Giving to date, our team continued to excel while offering Park users an abundance of opportunities to relax, recreate, and reflect within the thriving urban greenspace around them. Memorial Groves, our next Ten-Year Plan project, has successfully transitioned out of the planning and design phase, and is officially under construction. This past year has marked major moments for the project, with the completion of the public engagement process and the ceremonial groundbreaking. Clearing of the project site took up most of the year, but the final months were heavily focused on construction. And we can’t forget the unexpected discovery made on-site: a World War I-era artillery shell! I watch with anticipation as Memorial Groves prepares to come to life in 2027. Memorial Park’s roots as Camp Logan will finally take the spotlight, fittingly and for the first time in its 102-year history. In a major win for MPC, the annual Day of Giving raised more than $188,000, the highest amount contributed yet for the annual campaign. Those donations will bolster the Memorial Park Conservancy Fund which provides operating support. The Friends of Memorial Park membership program grew by more than 50% this past year, highlighting Park users’ desire to participate in the support of their beloved greenspace. The MPC team also launched a new website! This improved tool offers a fresh layout that highlights Memorial Park’s most popular spaces and provides user-friendly navigation for Park activities, including an interactive map. Our efforts to elevate the Memorial Park brand will continue in the coming year. Apart from delivering an exceptional Park experience on a daily basis, the Conservancy also invited the community to a wide array of free and low-cost events throughout the past year. Highlights included the annual Deck the Park holiday event, the Live at Live Oak concert music series and the inaugural Sunset Cinema series. We hope each guest left feeling a deeper connection to the greenspace around them, inspiring them to return. The growth as both an organization and a premier nonprofit within the greenspace community will remain a top priority for MPC in the coming year. What truly drives this growth is you. Your commitment to our mission helps transform Memorial Park into a vibrant and irreplacable public greenspace for Houston. From all of us at the Conservancy, thank you. Your continued support helps us ensure Memorial Park remains a cherished haven for future generations. In sincere gratitude,
Veronica Chapa Gorczynski Chair, Board of Directors
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Photo: Overlook Pavilion at Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Prairie
V I S I TO R S TO M E M O R I A L PA R K As a premier destination in Houston, visitors can easily be spotted at Memorial Park at any time of day, whether the temperature is soaring at 100 degrees or dipping to 30 degrees. The motivations for visiting the Park are deeply personal. While some come for fitness and recreation, others seek a moment of reflection or relaxation. Memorial Park offers myriad experiences for a diverse user base, making it challenging to identify a singular reason for each visit. However, one undeniable truth remains: it serves as a sanctuary, whatever that may mean to each person.
Memorial Park Visitors in Fiscal Year 2026: »
Memorial Park had 4,033,912 visitors throughout FY26
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Of that, 1,096,507 were unique visitors
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On average, a user came back to the Park 3.5 times
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Memorial Park stays consistently busy from 8AM – 8PM
On average, a user spent 64 minutes in the Park
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The most popular time of day to visit is 6 – 8PM
March was the highest visited month of FY26 with 406,957 visits to Memorial Park, followed by October with 399,837 visits
*This data sourced through Placer.ai
Seymour Lieberman Trail (SLT) Usage: As the most popular space within Memorial Park, the Seymour Lieberman Trail has thousands of users each and every day. The 3-mile trail is exclusive to pedestrians who seek a scenic and tranquil environment for their exercise routines. »
In FY26, 4,479 people used the SLT daily on average
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The SLT’s highest use day was Saturday, January 3, 2026 with 9,095 visitors
*This data sourced through physical trail counters installed along SLT
Photo: Seymour Lieberman Trail
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MEMORIAL GROVES:
A MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN PROJECT “Whatever may come or now be made of our Camp Logan, we never can escape the fact that once upon a time…the very heart of our nation beat within this sphere.” —Ilona B. Benda, 1923
Rendering: Aerial view of Memorial Groves
A remarkable year for Memorial Groves, Fiscal Year 2026 celebrated the transition from the public engagement process to the start of construction. Opening late 2027, the Memorial Groves project will recognize all who served at Camp Logan before, during and immediately after World War I, while connecting visitors to the Park's intertwined stories of history, culture, ecology, and community. Located on a narrow stretch of land between the railroad line and West Memorial Loop Drive, this site was chosen for having the greatest number of archaeological remnants from Camp Logan, the World War I training camp on which the Park now sits. Many, if not most, Houstonians do not know the history behind Memorial Park—nor how it came by its name. With a living memorial of nearly 3,000 bald cypress trees, a new visitor center, playground, trails, and spaces for reflection and recreation, Memorial Groves will be the heart of this story within Memorial Park.
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Rendering: Memorial Groves Visitor Center
Welcoming the public to a Memorial Groves Open House As a bookend to the public engagement process for this project, Memorial Park Conservancy invited the community to view the final design for Memorial Groves on November 8, 2025. Those who joined the event were among the first to see finalized renderings of the new project space while getting a chance to speak with designers, experts, and project stakeholders about the upcoming transformational experience. The morning was filled with excitement and energy as the vision of the project was fully revealed.
Breaking Ground on History As a final moment before construction began, Memorial Park Conservancy held a private groundbreaking ceremony on March 5, 2026 to celebrate this milestone.
Photo: Archaeologist Michael Quennoz at Open House, describing his work in Memorial Groves project area
Photo: MPC President & CEO Chris Ballard speaking during Memorial Groves Groundbreaking
Donors, board members, project partners, elected officials, and special guests gathered alongside the Conservancy within the project site to mark the final phase of the 100-acre project. The event included remarks from Memorial Park Conservancy President & CEO Chris Ballard, Houston City Councilmember Willie Davis, Councilmember Abbie Kamin, and project designer Thomas Woltz of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Guests received an insiders’ view of large-scale project renderings, and each person walked away with a commemorative keepsake coin to remember the special occasion.
Photo: Memorial Groves Groundbreaking moment on March 5, 2026 Memorial Groves
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Fences up. Trees growing. Construction begins. Driving down Memorial Drive, it’s easier now to orient the Memorial Groves project site. Significant efforts were made this past year to prepare the site for construction and to begin work itself. The first step in project preparation involved the removal of invasive tree and plant species, including those that were diseased or damaged. Trees were also removed in selective areas to allow native savanna habitats to grow and flourish. Site clearing crews dedicated several months to this task, paving the way for the eventual planting of nearly 3,000 LaNana bald cypress trees. These trees will be planted in grid formation, symbolizing the soldiers who trained at Camp Logan. Although not yet planted on-site, the trees are already growing under the expert care of Twinwood Farms in Simonton, Texas. The Conservancy team visits the farm for regular updates on the growing process, which began with 5-gallon seedlings that are now thriving in 15-gallon buckets. Clearing overgrowth on the archeological remnants from Camp Logan was another major effort this past year. Camp Logan-era shower foundations and latrines that lie within the project site have been cleaned and freed from debris and overgrown vegetation. These remnants will serve as important focal points within the completed Memorial Groves project.
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Photo: Bald cypress tree sapling at Twinwood Farms
Photo: Bald cypress trees after one year of growth
Photo: Archaeological remnant from Camp Logan, located within the Memorial Groves project site
Photo: Memorial Groves project fencing along Memorial Drive
In April 2026, construction fences were installed along the Seymour Lieberman Trail portion of West Memorial Loop Drive. Nearly one mile of the trail will shift farther from the road, creating space for new tree plantings that will provide a more scenic, shaded route for users while adding grassy gathering areas along the trail. We are thrilled for Park visitors to explore this new space.
Quite the find: Artillery shell discovered in Memorial Groves Project Area While contractor crews were clearing vegetation in the Memorial Groves project site on August 20, 2025, the crew encountered a unidentified metal cylinder. The team took photos and sent them to our project archaeologist, Michael Quennoz. As an expert on Camp Logan-era artifacts, he quickly confirmed the device was a portion of a World War I artillery shell. Per protocol, the area was cleared, and the Houston Police Department was called to the site. The HPD Tactical Operations team took measures to secure the area, and the team destroyed the device in a controlled demolition. After further research, our archaeologist concluded that the device had likely been previously fired and was brought to the encampment by a Camp Logan soldier as a souvenir. The theory is supported by the fact that the official artillery range of Camp Logan was not located in the Memorial Park area and was instead located more than eight miles to the west. Taking the utmost precaution, the Conservancy team carried out thorough due diligence to evaluate the potential for further discoveries, which included conducting additional metal detection throughout the site. Photo: WWI era artillery shell located during site clearing for Memorial Groves
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T H E M E M O R I A L PA R K M A S T E R P L A N Memorial Park Conservancy marked significant moments in FY26 to continue its delivery of the Memorial Park Master Plan. Initiated to restore the Park’s ecology and improve its amenities after a severe drought in 2011, the Master Plan was approved by Houston City Council in 2015. The Master Plan projects promote connectivity and resiliency, restore damaged ecologies to provide higher function for the Park and city, help manage storm water, provide new cultural and recreational amenities, and tell the historical narratives of the people and the land through landscape design. To accelerate the delivery of major Master Plan projects, the Ten-Year Plan was launched in 2018 with a $70 million catalyst gift from Kinder Foundation®, which leveraged funding through the Uptown Development Authority, and by the generosity of other donors. Memorial Park Conservancy is delivering these projects in partnership with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Uptown Houston, and Kinder Foundation.
Ten-Year Plan Project Partners:
What’s Next: Uptown Memorial Park Trail and Bridge Remaining projects of the Ten-Year Plan include the Uptown Memorial Park Trail and Bridge, which will connect the Park to the broader community by linking Houston’s Uptown Park with Memorial Park through one continuous hike-and-bike trail, offering treetop views and a 350-ft suspension bridge. This is projected to start construction mid-2027.
Rendering: Uptown Memorial Park Trail & Bridge
East Pedestrian Bridge & Outer Loop Trail Completion As a final project of the Ten-Year Plan, MPC began significant work in FY26 to push forward the design of the East Pedestrian Bridge. This project will establish a safe crossing over Memorial Drive on the east side of Memorial Park. When paired with completion of the Outer Loop Trail, the East Pedestrian Bridge will provide a 3.5-mile continuous loop around the Park for pedestrians and bicyclists.
FY26 Awards: 2026 - Environmental Design Research Association Greater & Greener Awards, Great Place Award – Land Bridge & Prairie 2025 - CityScape Paysage, Third Place for Transportation Innovation - Land Bridge & Prairie 2025 - World Landscape Architecture, Shortlist – Built Large Public Space Landscape Design – Memorial Park
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Memorial Park Master Plan Timeline Master Plan Creation
The 2011 drought prompted what was to become a renewed future for Memorial Park. In close collaboration, Memorial Park Conservancy, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Uptown Houston and Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects developed a bold, visionary Master Plan for Memorial Park.
2011 2015 Master Plan Approval
Ten-Year Plan 2018
The Ten-Year Plan for Memorial Park was created thanks to a $70M catalyst gift from Kinder Foundation® that leveraged public funding and also included support from other generous donors, enabling the Conservancy to accelerate significant components of the Master Plan.
Sports Complex
The reimagined Sports Complex also opened in 2020, constructing a multi-use sports field for games like rugby, lacrosse, soccer, and other field sports, including two ballfields and four sand volleyball courts, as well as associated parking.
After an extensive public input process, the Master Plan was unanimously approved by Houston City Council. Guiding principles include restoring the Park’s ecological systems, reconnecting the Park’s land, waterways, trails, and people, and tending to the land and the Park’s cultural history.
2020 Clay Family Eastern Glades
The first project of the Master Plan opened in July 2020. Clay Family Eastern Glades reclaimed 100 acres of previously inaccessible park-land and provided a family-friendly space for all to enjoy. Honoring the Park’s military history through its architecture, the project expanded picnicking, parking, and restrooms, along with wetlands, trails, and boardwalks, and the creation of Hines Lake.
Ravine Bridges 2022 Kinder Land Bridge To enhance the experience for visitors on the Seymour Lieberman The Kinder Land Bridge opened in Februrary 2023, creating Trail, three ravine bridges were constructed to shift the trail away 2023 two dynamic connections over Memorial Drive that reunite the from Memorial Drive, bringing Park users through some of the most scenic areas of the 3-mile loop.
Running Complex
As a major hub and access point on the south side of Memorial Park, the Running Complex opened in November 2023, featuring the 400-meter Roy H. Cullen Timing Track, viewing decks, an event plaza and terrace, gathering spaces, trails, and more.
North and South sides of Memorial Park, expanding the existing network of trail systems and increasing connectivity by creating a safe passage for both people and animals.
Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Prairie Opening at the same time, the Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Prairie created a Coastal Prairie in the center of Memorial Park, helping to strengthen the surrounding ecologies and bring Houstonians an immersive opportunity to experience and appreciate this critical native ecology.
2027 – 2028 Memorial Groves East Pedestrian Bridge Uptown Memorial Park Trail & Bridge Memorial Park Master Plan
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PA R K O P E R AT I O N S & M A I N T E N A N C E The Park Operations Team remains busy every day as they work to maintain and protect 1,100 of Memorial Park’s 1,500 acres. Their comprehensive list of responsibilities includes everything from picking up trash to mowing and maintaining the trails and green spaces. These dedicated individuals work diligently not only to preserve our Park but also to promote sustainable forestry practices, enhance safety, and serve as the first line of defense against the challenges posed by nature. The Park Operations & Maintenance Department consists of three branches: Maintenance & Mechanic, Turf & Grounds, and Caretaking & Cleaning.
Park Operations by the Numbers:
» 2,054 work orders completed » 214 stumps ground throughout the Park » $12,000 spent on Personal Protective Equipment to
ensure staff safety (including gloves, ear protection, helmets, and eye protection)
» 100+ hours of street and pathway sweeping by the MPC street sweeper to remove debris, such as grass clippings and decomposed granite from roadways, concrete, and paved pathways
» 26,000 microfiber cleaning cloths utilized for cleaning restrooms, water fountains, offices, windows, and other areas
» 12,120 rolls of toilet paper restocked » 468 gallons of cleaner utilized » 208 gallons of hand soap dispensed » 29,650 trash bags filled throughout the Park » 100 mop heads used
Bayou Wilds Trails get new love in memory of avid trail user For Catherine L. Black, the Bayou Wilds Trails were what she cherished most about Memorial Park. She often said that any day was a good day when it started on the trails. Following her passing, Catherine’s friends sought a way to honor her by restoring one of her favorite spaces. Thanks to the generous support of the Catherine L. Black Memorial Fund, the Bayou Wilds 2026 Restoration Project was initiated. The project included: •
Replacing aging wooden bridges with culverts and reinforced crossings along the Orange Trail
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Regrading and installing interlocking pavers at the junction of the Orange and Purple Trails to prevent future erosion
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Addressing erosion challenges by regrading a section of the Purple Trail
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Removing thirty outdated signposts and signage throughout the Bayou Wilds area
This project was made possible by Catherine L. Black’s friends, led by Gene Graham.
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Installed signage and wayfinding at the Memorial Park Sports Complex to assist visitors in navigating the area and accessing nearby Park amenities
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Replaced slides, crawl tunnels, and hardware at Vale Asche Playground
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Constructed over 1,800 feet of split rail fence along Arnot and Crestwood Drive
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Purchased and placed 175 tons of decomposed granite along pathways and gathering spaces for improved accessibility
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Added an enclosure around the dumpster at the golf course parking lot, along with adjacent landscaping and tree maintenance
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Constructed a pergola over the Stretching Deck to provide extra shade for users
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Enhanced the exterior and entrance of Restroom 1 in Picnic Loop
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Collaborated with Houston Parks and Recreation Department to replace aging fence enclosures around port-a-cans throughout the Park
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Installed a culvert and regraded a significant section on the Bayou Wilds Green Trail to prevent erosion
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Placed signage and closed off more than 10 unsanctioned trails within Bayou Wilds to enhance the safety of Park users
An award-winning lawn: Congrats to our Turf & Grounds Team! We are so proud of our Turf & Grounds Team team for being recognized by the Texas Turfgrass Association with the 2025 Field of the Year Award! This marks the third year in a row that they have earned this honor. Maintaining one of the largest urban parks in the country takes year-round expertise and care. From precise mowing practices and soil health management to irrigation oversight and turf restoration, this crew ensures the Park’s green spaces are healthy, resilient, and ready to welcome the Houston community. These awards reflect their immense talent and commitment to Memorial Park’s green spaces. Here’s to many more years of excellence and recognition!
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CO N S E R VAT I O N O P E R AT I O N S As stewards of Memorial Park, Memorial Park Conservancy takes great pride in cultivating one of Houston’s greatest assets. In this role, we have a significant responsibility to nurture and restore the Park’s natural surroundings for both visitors of today and tomorrow. The Conservancy often collaborates with environmental specialists and other Park partners to ensure we are caring for the Park in a way that preserves its natural beauty and ecological health. Whether that means planting native species, removing invasive plants, or advocating for sustainable practices, every action contributes to a healthier, more vibrant Park. The Conservation Operations Department consists of three branches: Arboriculture, Horticulture, and Native Habitats.
Team Highlights
Grasses, Flowers and Trees Planted:
Arboriculture
» More than 10,800 plants were planted across the Park, including 75 sapling trees
A team of passionate arborists monitor hundreds of trees throughout the Park on a regular basis. During weekly inspections, the team applies proactive treatments to support long-lasting tree health and resiliency. They also remove branches and hazardous trees to ensure safety for Park users. »
Remediated the soil for 15 trees by utilizing an air spade and adding compost
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Mulched more than 85 trees
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Applied fungicide to 31 trees to prevent fungal infections
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In Picnic Loop, 29 additional saplings were planted alongside 90 young trees that were established in 2023
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The team honed their arborist skills in FY26, which included practicing safe tree climbing techniques
» Most of these plants were cultivated by the dedicated MPC staff, with help from volunteers and members of the Garden Club of Houston
The intentional care of native trees supports ecosystem services and functions, develops the next generation of trees, and provides Park users with shade relief.
Native Horticulture Gardens The Horticulture team diligently maintains more than 70,000 square feet of native garden beds throughout the Park. Daily responsibilities include adding mulch and compost to improve soil health, monitoring irrigation systems, suppressing weeds and invasive plants, pruning plants to encourage flower production, and maintaining beds to promote overall plant health. »
Planted new sedge & coneflower plants, while enhancing the irrigation of garden beds at the Crestwood Dr. entrance and Blossom Plaza in Clay Family Eastern Glades
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Planted defined swaths of flowers and grasses along the parking lot behind the Cullen Running Trails Center
The daily care of each native garden bed not only creates beautiful spaces for Park visitors to enjoy but also supports essential native pollinators, such as butterflies and hummingbirds.
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Native Habitat Land Care The Native Habitats team cares for the diverse landscapes of forests, savannas, prairies, and wetlands throughout the Park. Their daily tasks involve suppressing invasive plants, mowing and mulching to enhance soil development, boosting plant diversity, monitoring irrigation systems, selective thinning and canopy reduction, and supporting the overall health of the habitats. »
Cleared invasive and aggressive plant species across seven acres of overgrown, thicket forest to allow adequate sunlight to reach native grasses and forb seeds
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Utilized a no-till drill method to sow more than 10 acres of native seed across Kinder Land Bridge, following extensive invasive species control
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Tended the native habitats across 30 acres of Kinder Land Bridge and Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Prairie, which helped establish savanna and prairie to support successful growth of fall grasses and spring blooms
The intentional care of the native ecosystems supports the next generation of trees, shrubs, forbs, and grasses, which can provide food for birds, create habitats for mammals of all sizes, and enhance the connection between Park users and nature.
Parks Supporting Parks Memorial Park Conservancy was featured as a stop on the City Parks Alliance 2025 Park Study Tour. In October, MPC had the pleasure of hosting a group of forty guests representing parks from around the nation. They explored Memorial Park’s Clay Family Eastern Glades, Kinder Land Bridge, and Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Prairie, which served as the final destination of their tour. This tour also included visits to other notable parks throughout the city, including Discovery Green, Hermann Park, and Willow Waterhole Greenway. This opportunity not only allowed our staff to connect with fellow park partners and learn from their experiences but also enabled MPC to highlight the efforts and achievements of two significant capital projects. In April, the Park Operations Team welcomed staff from New Orleans City Park. The group also toured Eastern Glades and Land Bridge & Prairie while MPC staff shared valuable lessons learned and successes from capital projects. By exchanging experiences and challenges, the teams fostered brainstorming and gained insights from others facing similar situations. In May, the MPC Conservation Team spent a day in Austin exploring the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. This outing allowed team members to visit the Center’s garden beds that showcase Texas native plants exquisitely maintained by the LBJWC staff. By observing different practices and innovations, staff members gain fresh perspectives on park management, conservation efforts, and visitor engagement.
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CO M M U N I CAT I O N S & M A R K E T I N G The Memorial Park Conservancy Communications Team is at the forefront of creating a strong, unified voice for Memorial Park. By crafting compelling narratives and visually engaging content, the team ensures the organization’s mission resonates across various platforms and throughout the Park itself. Core responsibilities include managing the Conservancy’s media relations, maintaining all social media platforms and the MPC website, enhancing branding, coordinating mass communications, and fostering community engagement.
In addition to daily responsibilities, the Communications Team achieved the following successes in FY26: Launched the new Memorial Park Conservancy website Communicated and hosted the Open House and Groundbreaking Ceremony for Memorial Groves Generated nearly 4 million impressions from the Conservancy’s social media platforms Reached 30,000 followers on the Conservancy’s Instagram account Through these efforts, the Communications Team has successfully strengthened Memorial Park Conservancy’s presence both online and offline to build a cohesive brand that fosters deeper community connections.
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Social Media Highlights:
Total Audience
Net Audience Growth
Engagements
161,591
25,563
33% increase from FY25
56% increase from FY25
53% increase from FY25
96% increase from FY25
53,119
11,826
Post Clicks
Plus nearly 4 million impressions!
Highlights on social media in FY26 include strategic promotions around the Sunset Cinema outdoor movie series, presented by Williams, that garnered close to 400k total impressions, and collaborating with the Chevron Houston Marathon through posts and signage that generated high engagement across accounts.
We have a new website! The Communications Team worked hard behind the scenes to deliver a brand-new website that offers a fresh look, Park highlights, and streamlined navigation, making it easier than ever to explore all that Memorial Park has to offer! Users can discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks under Places to See. Things to Do offers a curated list of activities suitable for every age and interest. The Interactive Park Map is a standout feature, allowing visitors to plan their visit with ease, pinpointing attractions, facilities, and trails with just a few clicks. Meanwhile, Blog & News Updates keeps the community engaged with stories, announcements, and insights into Park life. With these enhancements, the website serves as a comprehensive, user-friendly resource while also providing visitors with a tool to engage with their Park! Communications and Marketing
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P RO G R A M M I N G & O U T R E A C H E V E N T S Memorial Park Conservancy offers a continuous stream of free and low-cost community events throughout the year, from cultural celebrations to opportunities to enhance health and wellness. Each event is designed to foster a sense of belonging, increase awareness of MPC’s role, and encourage a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty and cultural richness that Memorial Park has to offer.
Park Conversations – Remembering and Honoring the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment Through a series of ten audio stories showcased at Clay Family Eastern Glades, the tragedy of August 23, 1917 was brought to life. This exhibit honored the African American soldiers assigned to protect the construction of Camp Logan, who were unjustly court-martialed and convicted following the tragic events of that day.
Star Parties In collaboration with the Houston Astronomical Society, the Conservancy held several Star Parties, giving the public a chance to explore the night sky. These free, familyfriendly events featured powerful telescopes and knowledgeable volunteers, who helped guests observe the celestial sights.
Brewery Bingo In partnership with Eureka Heights Brew Co., Brewery Bingo provided guests with an evening of classic bingo, craft beer, and connection, set against the scenic backdrop of the Park. Special holiday themed editions infused festive energy and fun for all.
Live at Live Oak
Live at Live Oak presented by H-E-B was a free concert series celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Lunar New Year, Diwali, and Black History Month. Hundreds of people gathered for each concert, as they showcased live music, food, and family-friendly activities.
Futbolito in the City Futbolito in the City, produced by Dynamo and Dash Charities, offered free, 90-minute soccer clinics designed to engage children and young athletes. The clinics introduced kids to the sport, encouraged physical activity, and fostered community engagement.
Houston Marathon Super Aid & Hoopla Station Memorial Park served as a location for a Houston Marathon Super Aid Station at Blossom Plaza during the training season and as a Hoopla Station on race day. The Conservancy was excited to support this notable event, as thousands of runners pass right through Memorial Park’s tunnels every year.
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Deck the Park
Deck the Park, presented by ExxonMobil, marked the official kick-off to Memorial Park’s annual Holiday Lights display. The event offered an array of fun activities including ornament decorating, a tree lighting ceremony, an outdoor screening of the beloved holiday film The Santa Clause, and festive treats including s’mores and hot cocoa.
Holiday Lights This year’s Holiday Lights were once again presented by CenterPoint Energy Foundation. With enhanced lighting features, the outdoor wonderland transformed Clay Family Eastern Glades into a festive spectacle. A stunning holiday tree sparkled against the backdrop of Hines Lake, while thousands of twinkling lights adorned the entire half-mile promenade.
Health and Wellness Classes Through free fitness classes, the Memorial Park Conservancy’s Health and Wellness program aimed to improve both the mental and physical well-being of all participants. These popular classes included mat Pilates, yoga, line dancing, and sound bowl meditation.
Houston Fleet Week Rucking Event with U.S. Marine Corps During the inaugural Fleet Week Houston, Memorial Park Conservancy collaborated with the U.S. Marine Corps for a 3-mile Ruck. Over 100 soldiers gathered at Memorial Park to lead guests on a run in formation around the Seymour Lieberman Trail, followed by an motivational talk by the U.S.Marines.
Sunset Cinema The inaugural Sunset Cinema series, presented by Williams, featured free movie screenings on the lawn in Clay Family Eastern Glades on select Friday evenings. Complimentary popcorn was provided and food trucks were onsite with items available to purchase. Guests brought their own picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy the show. The series was a huge success, attracting more than 1,500 attendees across four movies.
Food Trucks roll into Memorial Park! This year, the Conservancy focused on expanding our food truck offerings at Live Oak Court. This initiative not only guarantees that food and beverage options are consistently available for Park visitors, but a portion of all proceeds goes back to the Conservancy. The program will grow to further enrich users’ experience, ensuring Memorial Park remains a beloved destination for both locals and tourists.
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V O LU N T E E R O P E R AT I O N S The Memorial Park Conservancy team dedicates their daily work to the care and cultivation of this premier Park, but the key to ensuring this success lies in the unwavering dedication and support of our volunteers. Each year, hundreds of passionate individuals and corporate groups contribute valuable time to help preserve, restore, and enhance Memorial Park. We are profoundly thankful for the steadfast dedication of our volunteers — past, present, and future!
Highlights: 444 total hours of volunteer service, including both individual and corporate volunteers Volunteer responsibilities included: »
Working in the greenhouse and weeding garden beds
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Mulching trees and seeding plants
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Litter clean up and maintaining pathways
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Providing general park beautification support
Thank you to our Corporate Volunteers! Corporate volunteering is an essential part of Memorial Park Conservancy’s mission and long-term stewardship of Houston’s largest public greenspace. As home to 26 Fortune 500 companies and a thriving community of businesses of every size, Houston is uniquely positioned to support the Park through meaningful corporate engagement. Volunteer projects provide employees with the opportunity to step outside, connect with colleagues and make a tangible impact on a treasured community resource enjoyed by millions of Houstonians each year. Beyond the time and talent they contribute, corporate volunteer groups also make donations that help sustain the Park’s critical day-today operations, ensuring Memorial Park remains a vibrant, accessible and well-maintained destination for generations to come. As one corporate volunteer expressed, “There’s nothing better than trading our business attire for boots, gloves, heading outdoors, and working together as a team.”
Corporate Groups: Apollo Global Management
Burns & McDonnell
Chevron
Sempra
Vaalco
Williams
The combined efforts of our corporate partners and individual volunteers have led to remarkable achievements within the Park. These initiatives will ensure the Park thrives as a beautiful green space for decades to come. 20
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F U N D R A I S I N G & E N G AG E M E N T The Memorial Park Conservancy Development Team plays a crucial role in the future of Memorial Park, as well as its day-to-day care. They are charged with securing the philanthropic resources needed to support the organization and its mission of preserving, restoring, and enhancing Memorial Park. The team accomplishes this by building and nurturing relationships with supporters, identifying sustainable, long-term funding opportunities, and executing strategic fundraising campaigns and signature events. The department is made up of three teams: Development Operations, Annual Giving, and Major Gifts, who together are responsible for raising both operational and capital funds to support the Conservancy’s efforts. The Development Operations Team drives fundraising success through systems, data, and strategy that grows philanthropic relationships using data insights and enhances the Development program with scalable operations. The Annual Giving team nurtures donor relationships throughout their lifecycle, expanding MPC’s annual operating support base and engaging donors through membership, events and campaigns. The Major Gifts team cultivates long-term relationships with high-impact donors through personalized outreach, aligning donor interests with mission-critical funding opportunities. TOTAL RAISED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND ENDOWMENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2026:
$15,426,658
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2,230 individual donors, double the total number from FY25
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933 first-time donors
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Achieved a 43% donor retention rate
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The Park Ball raised over $1M for annual operating support
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Completed a record-breaking Day of Giving, raising over $188,000
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Launched the Blossom Plaza Brick Campaign
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835 FOMP Members in FY26, a 45% increase over FY25
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Maintained strong relationships with corporate volunteers
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More than 30% of granting organizations increased their gifts compared to FY25
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Supported the execution of the Memorial Groves Groundbreaking Ceremony
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Welcomed stakeholders to the first-ever Evening of Gratitude Dinner
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T H E PA R K B A L L : G A L A I N T H E G L A D E S On April 16, 2026, nearly 500 guests gathered beneath the canopy of Clay Family Eastern Glades for Memorial Park Conservancy’s annual fundraising event, The Park Ball: Gala in the Glades. Co-chaired by Emily Clay & Bill Schneidau and Mary Kay & Brandt Bowden, the evening brought together longtime supporters and new friends alike to celebrate Jim & Whitney Crane and the Astros Golf Foundation for their extraordinary commitment to Memorial Park and the Houston community.
The evening held a few surprises. Each guest received a bespoke Gala in the Glades 2026 ball cap. To top it all off, special door prizes given by the Astros Golf Foundation and Memorial Park Conservancy were hidden underneath one random chair at each table. The announcement and the ensuing search caused a merry uproar as the delighted recipients waved their winning envelopes high in the air. The night concluded with a silent moment of appreciation, where the lights inside the tent were turned off and all movement was halted so that guests could experience 30 seconds of greenspace immersion inside one of Houston’s premier parks.
From left: Chairs Brandt & Mary Kay Bowden, Honoree Jim Crane, Chairs Emily Clay & Bill Schneidau
Thanks to the generosity of attendees, underwriters, and donors, The Park Ball raised more than $1 million in support of Memorial Park Conservancy’s general operations, along with an additional $20,950 for the Memorial Park Conservancy General Endowment. These critical funds help sustain and care for 1,100 acres of worldclass urban greenspace in the heart of Houston, ensuring Memorial Park remains accessible and thriving for generations to come.
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M E M O R I E S M A D E W I T H F R I E N D S O F M E M O R I A L PA R K ! It was a bustling year for Friends of Memorial Park, the membership program of Memorial Park Conservancy had 835 members in FY26, a 45% increase over FY25. Members had the opportunity to participate in a variety of seasonal activities, providing them with both social interactions and educational experiences. Memorial Park Conservancy joined partner organizations to host unique opportunities for members. Eureka Heights Brewing Co. hosted a lively trivia happy hour, during which Friends got the chance to embark on a private brewery tour, while Birds Houston volunteers guided members on the group’s very first bird walk as they learned all about the Memorial Park bird population and their habitats during fall migration. The holiday season featured the highly anticipated Holiday Sip and Stroll, where members and their guests enjoyed a festive evening in Clay Family Eastern Glades, complete with live music and a caricaturist while taking in the magic of the Holiday Lights display. In a one-of-a-kind opportunity, members were offered the opportunity to practice yoga on top of Kinder Land Bridge. The spring blooms welcomed the annual Wildflower Walk through the Park, led by Memorial Park Conservancy conservation leaders Courtney Hall and Sam Lutfy. Friends were guided through the Cyvia & Melvyn Wolff Prairie and over the Living Bridge, gaining insights into native wildflowers and prairie grasses and their vital role in the Park’s ecosystem beyond their natural beauty. The Conservancy was honored to invite members to connect, learn, and enjoy everything Memorial Park has to offer!
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C O R P O R AT E PA R T N E R S P O T L I G H T For generations, CenterPoint Energy has been committed to strengthening the Houston community by investing in initiatives that enhance quality of life and create lasting opportunities for the people it serves. Through the CenterPoint Energy Foundation, that commitment extends to supporting parks, public spaces, and community organizations that bring people together and help neighborhoods thrive. As the presenting sponsor of Memorial Park Conservancy’s Holiday Lights for the past two years, the CenterPoint Energy Foundation has helped ensure this beloved holiday tradition remains free and accessible to all Houstonians. Thanks to their partnership, hundreds of thousands of visitors have experienced the magic of Holiday Lights, creating cherished memories with family and friends while enjoying the beauty of Memorial Park’s Clay Family Eastern Glades. CenterPoint Energy recognizes that thriving greenspaces contribute to thriving communities, and its partnership with Memorial Park Conservancy demonstrates how corporate philanthropy can create a lasting impact. By supporting both Holiday Lights and Memorial Park Conservancy’s broader mission, the Foundation helps create welcoming outdoor experiences while contributing to the long-term care and stewardship of Houston’s largest public greenspace. The Foundation hopes its investment will inspire other businesses and foundations to support Memorial Park, ensuring this treasured community asset continues to serve Houstonians for generations to come. 24
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F U N D R A I S I N G C A M PA I G N S A Record-Breaking Day of Giving Memorial Park Conservancy’s 2026 Day of Giving was our most successful one to date, bringing together 185 donors to raise over $188,000 in support of Houston’s most treasured urban greenspace. This record-breaking show of support reflects the deep connection our community shares with Memorial Park and a collective commitment to helping sustain Memorial Park’s trails, landscapes, habitats, public programs, and visitor experiences. This milestone campaign was made possible through the generosity and enthusiasm of our entire community. We are especially grateful to the Ray C. Fish Foundation and Memorial Park Conservancy’s Board of Directors, whose matching support inspired giving throughout the campaign, and to our profit share partners, whose support amplified the collective impact of every contribution. Together, we are helping care for the Park that takes care of Houston.
Building Legacy, One Brick at a Time Now in its second year, the Blossom Plaza Brick Campaign continued to offer supporters a meaningful way to create a lasting connection to Memorial Park while investing in its future. Throughout the fiscal year, 55 commemorative bricks were purchased, generating more than $120,000 to help support the Conservancy’s ongoing stewardship, restoration, and enhancement efforts across the Park. Each engraved brick tells a unique story – honoring loved ones, celebrating milestones, recognizing achievements or preserving cherished memories in a place that means so much to so many. Together, these tributes form a growing legacy within Blossom Plaza and reflect the deep sense of connection and generosity shared by the Memorial Park community.
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WAYS TO SUPPORT MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY For more than a century, Memorial Park has reflected what is possible when a community comes together to care for and invest in a shared public space. Since 1924, generations of advocates have helped protect and preserve this treasured urban greenspace in the heart of Houston. Today, Memorial Park Conservancy’s board, staff, volunteers, partners, donors, neighbors, and visitors continue that legacy—ensuring the Park remains vibrant and accessible for all. Memorial Park Conservancy relies on the generosity of our community to advance our mission to preserve, restore, and enhance Memorial Park. Whether you give, attend an event, or volunteer your time, your support helps care for the Park every day while strengthening its future for generations to come. Together, we are sustaining a place that supports health, connection, recreation, and nature in the center of our city.
Make a Donation Every gift helps make Memorial Park possible. Your support of the Memorial Park Conservancy Fund helps care for healthy lawns and thriving trees, sustain native landscapes and wildlife habitat, maintain miles of trails, and ensure every Houstonian has access to a place for recreation, restoration and connection to nature. For more information, contact giving@memorialparkconservancy.org
Attend an Event Celebrate the Park while making a difference. From signature fundraising events to community gatherings, Memorial Park Conservancy events offer meaningful ways to connect with others and support the future of Memorial Park. Funds raised through these experiences help sustain the 1,100 acres under Conservancy stewardship and advance our mission year-round. For more information, contact giving@memorialparkconservancy.org
Volunteer Your Time Make an impact through hands-on stewardship. Volunteers play an important role in caring for Memorial Park and helping preserve one of Houston’s most treasured public spaces. Opportunities are available for individuals, schools, community groups, and corporate teams to support restoration, beautification, and community engagement efforts. For more information, contact volunteer@memorialparkconservancy.org
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS! Memorial Park Conservancy is deeply grateful for the support of the community as we continue with our mission of caring for the Park. We would like to thank the following donors who supported us during the last fiscal year. PARK VISIONARY Supporting the MPC Fund with a gift of at least $20,000 each year for 5 consecutive years Elizabeth and Mitchel Cheney Linda Padon Carolyn and Frank Pichardo MPC FUND Making Our Mission Possible $100,000+ Anonymous CenterPoint Energy Foundation Charles Jago Elder Foundation Inc. Chevron H-E-B Sarofim Foundation The William Stamps Farish Fund $50,000+ ExxonMobil Ray C. Fish Foundation The Marie M. and James H. Galloway Foundation George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Kinder Foundation® Williams Companies The Wortham Foundation, Inc. $25,000+ Deborah and Russell Brown Gene Graham Willard M. & Ruth Mayer Johnson Charitable Foundation Nelson M. Jones $10,000+ Anonymous Jennifer and Jorge Acevedo Margaret Ackerley and Mark Bollinger Jim F. Avant David S. Baum Foundation Blackstone Lenni and Bill Burke The Clayton Fund 28
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Linda Debrovner The Domolky Family EOG Resources, Inc Marie Hoke Fish and Richard Fish Harriet & Joe Foster Foundation Garver Black Hilyard Family Foundation Conrad and Jhennifer Goerl Kate Hartfield and Maine Goodfellow Suzanne and Rodney Harrill Janet and Paul Hobby Virag Jaisinghani Jill and Dunham Jewett Joe Landry Hope Malowitz Anna Peikert Georganne Scruggs Barbara and Louis Sklar Jessica and Jason Sprague Sterling-Turner Foundation Deb Tummins and Abby Daniels Vaalco Energy Kathy Wolfe $5,000+ Anonymous (2) Apollo Global Management Sylvia Matthews and Murray Fogler Barbara and Peter Forbes Sarah and Doug Foshee GATE Energy Claire and Joe Greenberg Kay and David Hedges Houck Family Foundation Houston Striders, Inc. Letitia Knapp Kimberly Lubel Stephane and Richard Lunan Kris and John Maclay Sally and Robert Meadows ONEOK, Inc. Mary Alice and Michael Parmet Julie Pistone Kelly and David Rose
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The Ray and June Smith Charitable Foundation Kay Tabor The Tapeats Fund $2,500+ Anonymous Alim Adatia Kelly Apple and Jason Orsak Jeffrey G. Aten John Baerenstecher Linda and Vic Baldridge Aubrey and Chris Ballard Jorge Barer Elizabeth and Steven Bender Carolyn and Ronald Bernell Sonia and Charlie Bingham Barbara J. Burger Kasie Carpenter Alicia and David Castro Susan Cochran The Crain Foundation David DeVido Dickson-Allen Foundation Douglas Donovan Jennifer and Andrew Erich Dorothy and Myron Goforth Donni Halvorson Paul Hardwick Sarah and John Hastings Rochelle and Alan Jacobson Korsh Jafarnia Lynn and Jay Johnson Kay Kamas Clay Kartye Akshay Khetpal Carolyn and Matt Khourie Charlotte Kim Christopher and Joseph Knight Christopher Koch Kathy and Randy Lake The Ann Lents and J. David Heaney Foundation Stephen Liston Elijah Lopez Kimberly Lopez Deceased
Brian McIntosh Amir Mirshahi Ginni and Richard Mithoff Chandler Morris Lonel Nechiti Mary Paulette Gerard Pecht Asasia Pierce Christi Pramudji Dawe and Scott Dawe Anne and David Rae Arnab Roy Shelby and Matthew Seligmann Limor and Stuart Smith Huey-Wen Song The J. A. Sprague Family Foundation David Stelly Vicente Valarino Mary Waldman $1,000+ Bennett Almond Judith and Bryan Ammann Aparna and Manv Asthana David E. Auer Trudy Baiamonte Haley Barrett T J Beck Audree Begay Kathy Bernobich Sherry Black Bual Children’s Grantor Trust Debra and Bill Cline Sharon Cunningham Betty Delmore Bruce Derrick Ali Dodson Karen and Bill Donovan The Stewart A. & Marla B. Feldman Family Foundation Michael Felt Jim Finkelstein Cindy and David Fitch Ruth and Dan Flournoy Carolyn and Dale Fridley
Carolyn Galfione Lainie Gordon and David Mincberg Annie and Bob Graham Mary A. and Thomas F. Grasseli Endowment Foundation Erica Harris Tarin Williger and Jaime Hill Cherie and John Howell Elizabeth and Tom Howley James C. Hoyle, Jr. Annette Hugh Andrew Jordan Rita Justice Patricia A. Kammerer Sabrina and Jordan Kirwin Stephanie Langenstein Maggie and Louie Layrisson Bette Lehmberg Walter S. Light Rachel Logan Robert Lorio Mary Lynn Marks Matthew Masek Susan and Fred Meyer Susan and David Miclette Rachel and Bryan Milton Sara and Bill Morgan Amy and Todd Mueller Sally and Jorge Muñoz Farzan Parsinejad Ellen and Terry Phillips Margaret and Michael Pierce Kristen and Carlo Pippolo Carol and Ted Poe Alan Rafte Jessica Rawson The Robertson-Finley Foundation Adrian Rodriguez Richard C. Ruez William Sanchez Kirsten and Charles Schutt Luz Ana Natalio Schwartz Jochen Seeba Maripat Sexton and Paul Titterington Rajesh Shah Samuel Sorrell Chapter, NSDAR Scott R. Spencer Janet and H.J. Springer Chris Stacy Jennifer and Arthur Stephens Barbara Stewart Judy Stover John Tran Traylor Bros., Inc. Sharon Tyler Christine and David Underwood Kristin Kelly and BJ Walker Michael W. Whitney Carol and David Willis Teresa and Jimmy Wong Linda and Marvin Zindler
$500+ Anonymous (2) Lori Aylett and Greg Gordon Julie and Stewart Baker Carol and Larry Barbour Patricia and Larry Campagna Debra Casey Charlie and Evans Christ Bonnie and Ronald Clements Robin S. Cloyd Crestwood Garden Club Sonal Damani Jones Devlin Haley and Glen Eichelberger Carmen Escalante Sarah Flournoy and Don Verser Gilbert Gaedcke Shifra and Terry Gardner Jamie and Bryson Goeres Deborah and Robert Hartstern Gena and Dave Helm Adele Hestwood Pieper Wendy and Jeff Hines Jim Johnson Glenn H. Johnson George Johnston and Jaime Loera Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund Mary and Carl King Candy Koederitz Lucy A. Kormeier Susan Lacey Tucker Lucas LaVoy Carter and Bill Lee Janet Little Chris and Dave Lusignan Katie and Trevor Meeks Memorial Trail Ice House Shunney and Shaji Nair Douglas Drake Perley Kimberly and Joe Phillips Penny and Townes Pressler Ben Racusin J’Anne and Jeffrey Rawson Ross Robinson Rodney Family Foundation Bonnie Rosensteel Jacob Schuler Michael Stavinoha Nicholas Stevens The Stewart Title Foundation Tellepsen Nancy Thompson Carol and John Warley J. David Wright $250+ Anonymous (7) Frances Anderson Colleen and Boaz Arch Paula Arnold Haley and Jake Baker
Thomas Ballard Brita Blesi Gena and David Blumfield Mary Bodenhamer Claire and Dick Brooks Cecily and Rick Burleson Nancy and Edgar Carter Veronica Chapa Gorczynski and John Gorczynski Janelle and Travis Clark Lisa Colgin Troy Collman Cynthia Coselli Candice and Philip Croker Laura and Mark Dobbins Susan Duchin Nancy Dunlap Betsy and Mark Dunn Michael Dunn Denise St. John and Paul Ehrsam Hayley and Marc Feldman Robert Flavin Isaac Fox Russ Frank Jessica Garvin Janita and Garney Griggs Melissa and Steve Gudovic Judye and John Hartman Lynn and Edward Herrera Mark Holmes Shirley and Tom Horton The Houston Marathon Foundation Mary and Dennis Jahde Molly and Duncan Lamme Tracy and Glen Larner Lars Larsson Yildiz Lee Harriet Lieberman Mellow Judy and Jeff Lyman Wendy and Jonathan Magid Tal McAlister Michael McBath Margaret and Joseph McCoy Jackie and Travis McDermott Valerie and Miguel Miro Quesada Sonia Patricia Mora Vargas Christi and Michael Morrison Kim Murray-Senn Sarah Newbery and Garrett Finney Jeff Newman Susan and Freddie Nutt Tanya and Rick Pal Cindy and Kelley Parker Richard D. Porter Prewett, Read & Associates Wyatt Pritchard Bart Putterman Candy and Mark Rigo Michael Roa Lisa Roy Kathy and Jeff Sangalis
Mary Catherine Sharman Tracy Smyth Barry Solcher Chris Stelzer Brian T. Stephens Brenda and Richard Thompson Dennis Tuff Vibrant Memorial Park, LLC. Kelli Walter Carol and Ralph Weaver Westwood Grove Civic Club Cyvia Wolff Ellen Yarrell Stacey and Larry Ziems SEEDLING SOCIETY Sustaining the Park through steady support Anonymous (3) Mark Agnew Shellye Arnold and Tina Sabuco Julie and Stewart Baker Jay Bonano Jeff R. Bourdreaux Autumn Breese Holly Bronson Kaitlin and Michael Bunsen Peggy and Mark Burck Shelli Carter Suky and Edward Cazier Monica and Nick Clem Penny Conklin George D. Edwards Steve Ellis Kathy Ellis Craig Fox Khalil Ghosn Susan Hale Tami and Jim Hamilton Nikki and Robert Hanley Bridget Hennessey Barrington Huntley Ramsey Jankowski Chelsea Kuzniar Amy Luke Eleanor Mason Lauren C. McEvoy Natalie Michailides Denton Ragland Aj Reveile Valerie Rickert Janet Share Gregory Spier Lauren Redmond and David Tang Justin Taylor Amber Tierce Vladimir Torres Sergio Vazquez Farhad Veilani
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ENDOWMENT Ensuring the long term health and vitality of the Park Freddie Bartels Ann and Tom Bastian Pamela and Hayne Blakely Barbara J. Burger Janet Clark Brisa and Jake Field Jeanie Gibbs Matthew Gordon Rebecca Gregg Andrea and Giles Kibbe Nicholas Leeke Estate of D. Bradley McWilliams Julie and Cary Moorhead Ginger and John Niemann Kristin and Barry Palmer Lauri Ruiz Michelle and Howard Stone Jill and Charlie Talisman Philip Tereskiewicz Michael Vaughn Vicki West Jenny Williams Brittani Williams EMMOTT SOCIETY Leaving a Legacy in the Park Anonymous (7) Michael R. Alvarez Rebecca Anderson Jeffery Bosworth Leah Bourn James W. Butzner Jennifer Hazelton Daniel Johnson Aguirre Helen and Calvin Leeke Kristen and Carlo Pippolo Mary Catherine Sharman Paul A. Silverman Estate of D. Bradley McWilliams CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Advancing the Future of the Park $7,500,000+ The Jerold B. Katz Foundation $1,000,000+ Kinder Foundation® Hildebrand Foundation Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation $100,000+ Anonymous River Oaks Garden Club The Radoff Family Foundation Dorothy and Myron Goforth $10,000+ The Cabes Family
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The Garden Club of Houston Gene Graham Deborah Wernet City of Houston, Office of Council Member Abbie Kamin $1,000+ Lori and Steve Kay Carol and Ted Poe Jim F. Avant EVENTS Sharing Passion for the Park The Park Ball $100,000+ Anonymous Emily Clay $50,000+ Mary Kay and Brandt Bowden Polly and Murry Bowden $25,000+ Kate and Steve Gisbon Cherie and Jim Flores Sarah and Doug Foshee Janet and Paul Hobby Kinder Foundation® John L. Nau III O’Shea Family Foundation Karen and Rob Saltiel $15,000+ Astros Golf Foundation Lisa and Joel Bender Lane and Jeb Bowden Mindy and Jeff Hildebrand Thomas Hunt Carolyn and Matt Khourie Kimberly Lubel The Rawson Family $10,000+ Neha and Manish Agrawal Alice and Peter Arbour Baker Botts L.L.P. Rosanna and Myron Blalock Deborah and Russell Brown Corient Private Wealth LLC Lissa and Farzanah Gangjee Betsy and John Garibaldi Hines Interests Limited Partnership Tammy and Steve Jenkins Ann and Johnny Johnson Carmen and John Knapp Maggie and Louie Layrisson Helen and Calvin Leeke Marilyn and Bob McDowell Kelli and Chris Mize Carol and John Porter Penny and Townes Pressler
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Beth Robertson Mary and Stephen Schneidau Anila and Dhiren Shethia Jennifer and Tadd Tellepsen Meg and Dick Weekley Christine Laborde and Chris Weekley Cyvia Wolff $5,000+ Lenni and Bill Burke Claire and John Caudill Clayton Erikson Tarin Williger and Jaime Hill Elizabeth and Tom Howley Jill and Dunham Jewett Virginia and Lee A. Lahourcade Kim and Scott Martin Jennifer and Will Monteleone Patti and Michael Morgan Carrie and Al Pepi Petersen Family Foundation Reed and Billy Wareing $2,500+ Shellye Arnold and Tina Sabuco Harriet Foster Shelli and Steve Lindley Gary Moss Amy and Adam Newar Vivie and Chris O’Sullivan Linda Padon Amy and Rob Pierce Philip Schneidau Barrett Sides Jill and Charlie Talisman $1,000+ Sallie and George Alcorn Mel and Bart Barrett Sonia and Charlie Bingham Leslie and Jack Blanton Bracewell James W. Butzner The Cabes Family Rogene and Ken Calvert Kalinda Campbell Jack Christie Cathy and Joe Cleary Monica and Nick Clem Holli and Mike Clements Steven L. Cowart and Tony Deanda Ann and Jay Cuclis Cullen Geiselman Muse Kathy and Marty Goossen Judy and William Herrera Sis Johnson George Johnston and Jaime Loera Kay Kamas Ann and Thomas Kelsey Allison and Stephen Lewis Lainie Gordon and David Mincberg Deceased
Morgan Kennedy Moody Beverly and Staman Ogilvie Jeri and Marc Shapiro Mia and Peter Smith Judy and Charles Tate Skip Wagner $500+ Bee and Marc Dickson Guy Hagstette and Doug Lawing Lisa and Paul Mason Danielle and Andrew Slentz $100+ Carol Brown Sandy and Bob Herrin Doreen Leibovitz FRIENDS OF MEMORIAL PARK Personally Connecting with Your Park $1,000 Catherine Leigh and Filipe Barbosa David Beck Leah Bennett Iris Berthelot Marie Taylor Bosarge James W. Butzner Debra Casey Debra and Michael Dishberger Holly Frost Julie and James Gilligan Gena and Dave Helm Natasha and Aadel Khan Meredith and Landon Kruse Helen and Calvin Leeke Shelli and Steve Lindley Claire and Andy Madden Karen and Mark Newell Carol and Timothy Nielsen Adam Pollock Timothy Rice Donna Rickenbacker Margaret Rochs Cathy Schnaubelt and Priscilla McLeroy Susan Rosenbaum and Eric Schoen Madison Schrimsher Lisa and Russell Sherrill Valerie and Terry Tyler $500 Rebecca and Steve Amstutz Dudley Anderson Bonnie Mize-Anderson and Donald Anderson Karol and Paul Barnhart Greg Bennett Elizabeth Bernal Delana and Paul Bice Sara Bluemel Nancy and Arthur Brand
Maria and Terry Bryant Damon Camille Marie Carlisle Nancy and Edgar Carter Hally and Gordon Carver Alicia and David Castro Claire and John Caudill Les Cave Elizabeth and Mitchel Cheney Bob and Sonia Clayton Emma and Ryan Cordill Steven L. Cowart and Tony Deanda Ragan and Daniel Crowell Sonal Damani Jeni and Kevin Delaney Louis Ditta Michael Dorris Yvonne Drew-Alvarez and Bradley Drew Reese Dunn Shelley and Robert Eichenlaub Jamie and Andrew Emerald Erin and Graham Forssman Grace and Scott Freeman Milene and Olivier Germain Grant Gibson Christina Gola Sharon Halton and William Hayes Anne Hamman Brollier Beverly and Dexter Handy Janet and Paul Hobby Shane Hodges Kelley and Jason Hodges Robin and Lee Holm Bonnie Horton Blanca Ibarra Robert Inaba Traci and J. David Iverson Julie Jacobson Virag Jaisinghani Jeffrey James George Johnston and Jaime Loera Dianna Jones Marina Kaplan Sarah and Mark Kelly Christina Kopanidis-Cantu and Jorge Cantu Marcia Patrick and Joe Kratoville Alberto Lozano Anna and Michael Mateja James McInerny Erich McMillan Tracey Samuels and Robert McNamara Sheryl and Scott Mills Jennie Moroney Rashmi Murthy and Sid Baweja Gabriela and Kevin Naegele Amy and Adam Newar Lisa and Stephen Newman Erica and Mark Nicholas Sandra and Keith Oden Linda Padon
Tanya and Rick Pal Susan and Michael Pereira Mychelle and Harry Phan Carolyn and Frank Pichardo Allyson Serrao and David Piper Kristen and Carlo Pippolo Carol and John Porter Caroline Dozier and Julian Ramirez Alfredo Ramos J’Anne and Jeffrey Rawson Jennifer Rayburn Scotty Reynolds Leesa and Robert Sanders Kirsten and Charles Schutt Thomas Smith Sandra Soto Scott R. Spencer Jessica and Jason Sprague Gilda Sprung Karan Sra Nicholas Stevens Georgia and Dane Stewart Dana Sweet Anna Szurgot Debra Tholen John Townsley Keri and Chris Wagner Skip Wagner Lauri Wasmuth Joel Watts Andrea and Bill White Marina White Susan Whitfield Sarita Williams and Max Deisch Brooke and James Williamson George Wozencraft Brian Wrobel John D. Young Nancy and Robert Zimmerman Charles Zimmerman $250 Anonymous Deborah Abadie Tim Adams Steve Adibi Dru McCrager Albrecht Joseph Alexander Kevin Aloysius Richard Alvarado Barbara Amelio Rick Appleby Glenda Araiza Colleen and Boaz Arch Dennis Arnie Cindy Atlas David E. Aver Debbie Axelrad Andre Azizi Nelson J. Bacalao Melissa Bagley Jordi Baizan
Julie and Stewart Baker Timothy Baker Mary Bonner Baker Katy Barber Robyn Barcak Shelley Barineau Anita and Bonner Barnes Hal Barnett Jennifer Barringer Laura Vaughn and Chris Barry Paul Barshop Rhonda and Ariel Bass Zac Bartholomew Oliver Batiste Stephanie and Jason Beauvais Natalie Benestante Bethany Benitez Joshua Bennett John Bergeron Kasye Beza Tegan Billiot Lynn Birdwell Sam Bjorngjeld Rosanna and Myron Blalock Shirley Bludau Dale Boardman Jenee Bobbora Patricia Bodin Greg Bone Jonathan Boswell Walter Bothe Chris Bourgeois Elijah Bowe William Bower Justin Boyar Russ Bradley Kent Bradshaw Tony Bravo John H. Briscoe Holly Bronson David Brooks Matthew Brown Mimi Brown Mike Brubaker Luke Bryson John Buancore Kristen Buck Theresa Bueno-Gonzalez Kaitlin and Michael Bunsen Susan Burgert-Abene Katherine Butler Katherine Caldwell Brandon Cancino Sheryl and John Canik Wen Cao Emilio Carlock Danielle Carnicle Lynn Carpenter Laura Torres and David Carrasco Glen Carter Thierry Caruso Frank Carvelli
Allen Casey William Castillo Veronica Castillo Mirna Chang Janice Character Younas Chaudhary Sarah Cherington Shaena Choi Sean Churchill Catherine Claessen Carrie Clark Gracie Coates Shawn Coker Mark Coleman Kenneth Collins Carlos Compain Laura Conely Mike Connell James Connolly Alan Cormack Cody Cormier Kay and Jerry Cox Terry Cox Jonathan Crocker Jeff Croft Oscar Cuellar Andrew Cummings Jennifer Czapko Gina and Luis Daran Neli Davalos Heidi and Don Mark Davis Mary Charles Davis Allison Davis Bridget Day Michael Deal Carolyn Debrick Matthew Delcambre Jenny Demarest Danielle Derbes Carol DeShong Kimberli and Jeffrey Deutsch Adriana Diaz Jennifer Dill Michael Dino Susan Domolky Diane and Steve Done Matthew Donovan Gregory Duffey Neil Duffin Brandon Duke David Dunlap William Dunn Patricia Eifel Bridget and Vern Eikrem Tyler Elliott Annette and Knut Eriksen Cindy Falschlehner Emily Feasey Dana Fielding Sandy Fishlock Robert Flavin Corey Flores Donors
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Sarah Flournoy and Don Verser Susan Floyd-Toups Annie Foley Wendy Foltz Dan Fontaine Courtney Foster Isaac Fox Ellie Francisco Tim Franklin-Hensler Christopher Frawley Sara Fults Christina and Dan Gad Alex Galka Jessica Garvin Matthew Garza Rachel Garza Robert Garza Catherine Gassman Lee Ann Gavula Nicholaus Gaytan Morgan German Hannah Giles Greer Giles Grace Giles Joe Gillespie Cyril Gillman Barry Glauben Mary Gleason Chad Glessman Dorothy and Myron Goforth Pete Gomez Jessica Gomez Alexandria Gonzales Abigail Gonzalez Michael B. Good Lainie Gordon and David Mincberg Andrew Gossett Debra Gottsleben Michelle Grace Joanne L. Graf Gene Graham Shelley Grahmann Monique Green Nancy Greig Alexander Grimm Vickie and David Ryan Grove Tami A. Grubb Elle Grunert Michael Gujral Jeff Haddock Margarete Hafley Andrew Hahn Hal Hale Marci and Carlos Hamilton Christopher Hamm Robert Hanlen Kathleen and Jason Hanley Leslie Hassen David Haug Elizabeth Newton Hayes and Justin Hayes Amanda Haywood 32
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Jennifer Hazelton Anna Helm Maribel Henry Aubrey Hepler Joseph Herman Richard Hermann Lynn and Edward Herrera William Hill Neeraj Hingorani Zishan Hirani Kayleigh Hogan Lawrence Hollander Brian Hollowell Thomas Holstien Douglas Honeywell Yash Hooda William Horner Frances Howard Alyssa Howell Yu-Ting Huang Juliet Hubbell Michael Huebener Wayne Humbles Sera Shannon Hunter Tamra Inglehart Ilya Itkin Ed Joseph Jacinthe Mike Jacksis Hope Jackson Rochelle and Alan Jacobson Kevin Jazdzyk Monica Jha Sis Johnson Dane Johnson Derek Jones Jonathan Jones Jenny and Chrisopher Leung Kellie Jordan Kathy Jordan Prathap Joseph Britt Jung Pattie and Charles Kafoglis Mike Kahn Bradley Kalmans Ning Kang Patricia Kant Wade Kao Edward Kaplan Alex Kaplan Khaled Karmous Justin Kasowski Walter Katz Brian Kelly Virginia Kelsey Mary Kempner Monica Kervandjian David Keys Carolyn and Matt Khourie Diane Kiecke Lyria Kimball O’Brien Meredith Klatt Dawn Krieg
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Juliann Krolick Jason Kruszewski Eldho Kuriakose Isabelle Kurzava Flora Lai Jackson Lamb Bradley Lambeth Brady Lambeth Valerie Lang Alex Larco Sarah Larson Christine Le Angela Ledoux Roger Lee Nele Lefeldt Kayla and Jim Lehmann David Leiss Jennifer M. Liechti Patricia Limón de Rodríguez Aydan Lizarraga Paulita Lloyd Stephen Lloyd D’Laine Locher and Eric Birge Nan and Thomas Lockwood Leslie Loftis Cassie Long Scott W. Long Joseph Looke Andrew Loseke Matt Lousteau Kim Lowes Cara Lowrimore Joseph Ludwig Lietian Ma Kenneth Macfarlane Lori Machiorlette John Magsipok William Maloney Lisa Malosky and Don Friedell Chris Marco Barbara Marshall Corazon Martin Leigh Martin Matthew Masek Laura Devitt and Steve Massad Yenny Mattei Michael McBath Cynthia Kay McCall Linda McCormack Brittany McCoy Michelle McCrimmon Riley McDermott Marilyn and Bob McDowell William McGrath Steve McKinnon Leigh McMurrey Emily Medchill Olga Medina-Martinez Katie and Trevor Meeks Katie Mehnert Michael Mekuria Jan Mendenhall Deceased
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Helena Mendez Vanessa Mendoza Michael Merlino Allison Miller Aaron Miller Bryan Mills Steve Mills Tyler Milstead Craig Minor Erin and Shawn Mire Patrick Moneypenny Sarah A Moore Philip Moran David Morejon Brad Morello Patti and Michael Morgan Warren Morgan Dana Morgan Kathrine Morgan Leslie and Keith Morley Arden Morley Chandler Morris Katrina Morrison Larry Mosley Brett Mossman Rene Munoz Edwina Murphy Jennifer Murray Elizabeth Murray Timothy Myers Laila Narsi Lee Neathery Tim Neckar Kim Nettles Felicia Neubig Michelle Neupert Sarah Newbery and Garrett Finney Christopher Newport Phi Nguyen Quoc Nguyen Bobbitt Noel Bryan Nogues Leonard Norris Rachel Nystrom Michael O’Connor Amanda Ohnstad Paul T. Oliver Hayley O’Malley Sher Ooi Blake Orsini Carolyn and Chris OSullivan Gloria Osuna Debbie and Anthony Padon Alejandro Palomo Crystal Parker Melissa Parks Mary Alice and Michael Parmet Dorothy and Malcolm Paterson Peyton Pawlusiak Beatriz Pendleton Nick Peacock Edward Perez
Jack Perini Chris Phelps Robert Phillips Vaughn Phillips Jan and Tom Phipps Jeramie Pinter Alex Cummings and Jack Polisini Esther Polland Michael Poskey Linda Powers Bernadette Prakash Christopher Prichard Wyatt Pritchard Susan Purcell and Shane Schlemeyer Helen and Henry Quigley Sergio Quincha John Quinn Edward Ramon Isabella Ramon Robert Rankin Tracy Rauch Jessica Rawson Cheryl Ray David Redford Robin Reed Brian Reynolds Melvin Richardson Iqra Richardson Melissa Richardson Banks Jorge Rivera Laurance Robinson Edward C. Rodriguez Oscar Rodriguez Patti Rodriguez Ricardo Rodriguez Franelle Rogers Melanie Rosen Dorit Rotter Michael Rowe Veronica Ryder Mary Ann Ryerson
Miguel Salazar Steven Salters Frank Samuelson Mary Cecille Sangalang Chuck Sargent, III Karen Satriano Louis Savage John J. Scales Michael Schick Rachel Schneider Annie and Paul Schorfheide Stephen Schroeder Paul Schulz Sue Schwartz Kelley Scofield Suzy and David Seeley Eduardo Segura Rodrigo Serrano Weston Settlemier Thomas Seymour Rajesh Shah Mary Catherine Sharman Sondra Shipley Robert Sicilia John Siegel Charles Silva Nicole Simien Angela D. Sims Liz Sirmans Pamela Skaufel Rebecca Skelly James Skelly Tim Smith Laura Ann Smith Kendall Snyder Christine Sofka Ruben Solis Yewon Claire Son Huey-Wen Song Sally Soutter Susan Spencer
Allison Spindle Chris Stacy Taylor Stansberry Charles R. Steadman John Parker Steffan Chris Stelzer Matthew Stephens Emily Stewart Michael Stewart Arlyn Stotts Justin Strother Mary Jane Stubbs Di Su John Sumrall Todd Sutherland Laura Svatek Ruan Swanepoel David Swearingin Laura and Michael Sweeney Justin Synhorst Erin Tade Agendia Taku Gary Tashima Michelle and Ryan Taylor Justin Taylor Brian Tees Claren Thomas Hector Tolentino Susan Toomey Gerard Torres Dennis Tuff Kathryn Turner Judy Tuttle-Wurth John Tyler John Michael Urban Melissa Valdez Catherine van Merlen V.H. Van Horn, III Sam Vassar Sergio Vazquez Lilia Vazquez
David Vener Jorge Viamontes Hernan Villamil Rosie Villegas Eric Vu Mary Waldman Thomas Waldo William Walvoord Hilary Ware Tel Warner James Watson Thomas Weaver Tracy and Timothy Webb Stephen Weil Keaton Wells Robert Wertheimer Robert West Marcella Whelan Lee Whitley Peter Whitman Michelle and Michael W. Whitney Michael Wilson John Wilson Sandra Wimberly Roxanne Wisner Debra Witges Bridget Wolk Beatrice Wong Jane Wood Ching Wu Belinda Wyatt Ivy Yang Susan Young Aaron Zaidel Bob Zatarain Jared Zechnowitz Diane Zeiler Adrian Zielinski Marvin H. Zindler Myrna Zwickel
Thank you to our Official Corporate Supporters
Donors listed include gifts and pledges of $250 or more, made during the fiscal year June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026. Commitments are recognized in full at the time of the pledge. Should you wish to report a concern regarding information listed in this report, please email giving@memorialparkconservancy.org.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2025-2026
Officers
Directors
Veronica Chapa Gorczynski Board Chair & Executive Cmte. Chair
Rogene Gee Calvert
Nelson Jones
Jessica Rawson
Kalinda Campbell
Sabrina Kirwin
Rob Saltiel
Claire Caudill
Louie Layrisson
Dhiren Shethia
Philip Croker
Kim Lubel
Skip Wagner
Sarah Flournoy
Jorge Muñoz
Jennifer Hazelton
Linda Padon
Janet Hobby
Tanya Pal
Elizabeth Howley
Anna Peikert
Jill Jewett
Townes Pressler
Lissa Gangjee Vice Chair George Johnston Secretary Bob McDowell Treasurer
MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY STAFF 2025-2026 Administration Chris Ballard President & Chief Executive Officer Ari Case Executive Assistant Holli Clements Vice President of Engagement Rocio Feusier Controller Olivia Gage Human Resources Manager Richard Meza Bookkeeper Heather Wyatt Director of Administration & Special Projects / Chief of Staff
Madalyn Raia Membership Coordinator
Michael Flippin Turf and Grounds Operations Technician
Marc Orduna Grounds Operations Manager
Idahlia Rodriguez Development Operations Coordinator
Rene Flores Maintenance & Mechanic Operations Technician
Michael Pastor Maintenance & Mechanic Operations Coordinator
Kia Wissmiller Major Gifts Officer
Suzanne Formanek Senior Director of Park Operations
Andy Peshek Conservation Field Technician
Park Operations
Joe Garcia Jr. Turf and Grounds Operations Technician
Timothy Scruggs Turf & Grounds Operations Supervisor
Fidel Gomez Maintenance & Mechanic Operations Technician
Edgar Sorto Caretaking & Cleaning Technician
Alex Guerra Turf and Grounds Operations Technician
Faythe Stewart Conservation Field Coordinator
Maggie Gullion Arboriculture Supervisor
Paloma Tamayo Jimenez Conservation Field Coordinator
Courtney Hall Director of Conservation
Neal Traweek Turf and Grounds Operations Technician
Emiliano Hernandez Conservation Field Technician
Jesus Velazquez Turf and Grounds Operations Technician
Kevin Hernandez Conservation Field Coordinator
Mateo Villagrana-Ocasio Conservation Field Technician
Taylor Hornburg Horticulture Coordinator
Evan Wei Visitor Services
Xavier Leon Reservations Coordinator
Taylor Westra Conservation Field Technician
Maria Lopez Arboriculture Coordinator
Theo White Turf and Grounds Operations Technician
Samuel Lutfy Conservation Manager
Zaria White Visitor Services
Jessie Maldonado Turf and Grounds Operations Coordinator
Chuck Williams Caretaking & Cleaning Coordinator
LaMonica Maldonado Caretaking & Cleaning Technician
Greg Wilson Turf and Grounds Operations Technician
Elliot Miller Conservation Field Technician
Simon Zavala Caretaking & Cleaning Technician
Jeffrey Nieto Conservation Horticulture Supervisor
Eunice Zavala Caretaking & Cleaning Technician
David Adame Caretaking & Cleaning Technician Julian Alfaro Turf and Grounds Operations Technician Jose Arroyo Caretaking & Cleaning Supervisor Alazar Asrat Visitor Services
Erica Yule Accountant
Simei Avila Garcia Arboriculture Technician
Engagement
Catherine Brown Conservation Field Technician
Katy Barber Assistant Director of Development Operations Kaitlin Bunsen Annual Giving Manager Janelle Clark Director of Marketing & Communications Monica E. Clem Senior Director of Development Caitlin Fredette Development Communications Coordinator Chelsea Kuzniar Director of Annual Giving Sylvia Morgese Marketing & Communications Coordinator Karishma Patel Major Gifts Officer
Alyssa Cappiello Arboriculture Technician John Cobb Maintenance & Mechanics Supervisor Jimmie Cummings Caretaking & Cleaning Technician Zac Davison Native Habitats Supervisor Juan De La Garza Conservation Field Technician Cristina Deleon Conservation Field Technician Remi Dorosh Caretaking & Cleaning Coordinator Clayton Emery Park Operations Manager
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MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY 2 02 6 Im p a ct Re p o rt | Board of Directors and Memorial Park Conservancy Staff
Impact Report design by Minor Design
2026 AUDITED FINANCIALS Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of May 31, 2026 and 2025
2026
ASSETS Cash
$
5,793,407
2025 $
5,749,378
Contributions Receivable, net
12,386,859
10,399,436
Receivables and other assets
69,083
209,967
50,227,922
35,766,958
6,473,738
4,946,869
301,550
372,458
674,922
624,613
Investments Endowment: Investments Contributions receivables, net Property and Equipment, net
TOTAL ASSETS
$
75,927,481
$
2026
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
58,069,679 2025
Liabilities: Accounts Payable
$
1,143,721
$
1,153,489
Accrued Payroll Expenses
265,562
238,997
Total Liabilities
1,409,283
1,392,486
Without Donor Restrictions
29,928,376
23,778,111
With Donor Restrictions
44,589,822
32,899,082
Total Net Assets
74,518,198
56,677,193
Commitments Net Assets:
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$
75,927,481
$
58,069,679
Financials
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