FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        
May 3, 2004                               

HOUSTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
UNVEILS STEWART PARK IMPROVEMENTS

WHO:     The Houston Parks and Recreation Department

WHAT:    Stewart Park Improvements Ribbon Cutting

WHERE:  Stewart Park 6700 Reed Road (Kay Map 534 Z)

WHEN:    Saturday, May 8, 2004 10:00 a.m.

     Councilmember Carol Alvarado (District I) will join HPARD Director Roksan Okan-Vick, AIA and Nola Lusk, president of the Overbrook Civic Association for a ribbon cutting, celebrating renovations to Stewart Park on Saturday, May 8, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.
     Construction on park improvements began last September and was completed in December. The park now features a new playground, paved walking trail, park benches, picnic tables and grills, and disabled accessibility ramps. The total cost for the project was $99,225.
     The renovations were necessary after the Harris County Flood Control District took on a major project to repair and restore the Sims Bayou bank and channel. Those repairs resulted in the removal of some amenities to Stewart Park.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY #1: Councilmember Carol Alvarado; Roksan
Okan-Vick, AIA, director of HPARD; Nola Lusk, president, Overbrook Civic Association and guests cut ribbon on park improvements.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY #2: Following the program, the Overbrook Civic Association is hosting a picnic. They will grill hotdogs on the new grills and offer refreshments to ceremony participants and guests.

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