CitizensNet
April 17, 2017
Help A Houston Park Win A $20,000 Grant! Vote Every Day In April!
The National Recreation and Park Association, Disney | ABC Television Group and ESPN are collaborating to revitalize parks across the U.S., including a Houston Parks and Recreation Department (H.P.A.R.D.) park! Through the Meet Me at the Park campaign, one of three H.P.A.R.D. parks will receive a $20,000 grant and Houstonians get to choose which one! From April 1 to April 30, park supporters can vote daily for their favorite park project by visiting NRPA.org/BeInspired and by text message. At the end of April, the park project with the most votes will receive the grant funding. And, everyone who votes will be entered into a drawing for a tablet outfitted for the outdoors.
Vote by visiting NRPA.org/BeInspired and by text message.
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department projects are:
Nature Center Outdoor Classroom at Lake Houston Wilderness Park
This project will install a shaded, outdoor classroom to complement the Nature Center's direct learning experiences. You can vote for this project starting April 1 by texting lakehouston to 35350.*
Mason Park Multi-Purpose Sports Field Improvement Project
The largest multi-purpose sports field at Mason Park will be enhanced to better serve local leagues. You can vote for this project starting April 1 by texting mason to 35350.*
Oak Forest Park Revitalization
Grant funds will be used to upgrade two tennis courts for free children's tennis lessons and open play. You can vote for this project starting April 1 by texting oakforest to 35350.*
*Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to 35350 to opt out and to discontinue further participation in the Promotion. Text HELP for information. If you enter via text messaging, you will receive four (4) text messages in response to your entry from an automated system. Consent is not required to buy goods and services. To view the Sponsor's Mobile Privacy Policy, visit https://www.nrpa.org/About-National-Recreation-and-Park-Association/the-fine-print. To view Mobile Terms and Conditions, visit https://www.helloworld.com/terms.
For more information on the Houston Parks and Recreation Department and the Summer Activities Guide and Class Catalog, please visit www.houstonparks.org or write to Askparks@houstontx.gov.