FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Estella Espinosa
March 28, 2005 713.845.1135
Representative Garnet F. Coleman,
Council Member Ada Edwards and
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department
To Announce MacGregor Park Improvements
A one million dollar Texas Parks and Wildlife matching grant will bring roadway improvements and baseball field lighting as well as playground, picnic, pavilion and landscaping improvements to MacGregor Park. The state portion of the funds for the projects was secured by Representative Coleman in 2001. These upgrades will provide MacGregor Park users with an enhanced recreational experience and will put MacGregor Park on its way to achieving recognition as one of Houston’s premiere parks.
WHO:
State Representative Garnet F. Coleman
Houston City Council Member Ada Edwards, District D
Houston Parks and Recreation Department Director Joe Turner
March 28, 2005, 11:00 am to 11:30 am
5225 Calhoun, Houston, Texas 77021
MacGregor Park is located off of Calhoun between Braes Bayou and Old Spanish Trail. From Downtown Houston, take I-45 to the Spur 5 exit and turn right onto Spur 5. Take Spur 5 to the Calhoun exit and turn right onto Calhoun. Take Calhoun to South MacGregor Way and turn left into MacGregor Park.
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