Houston19514 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, wilcal said: The TLDR is that there are four larger softball/kickball fields: 2-5 4/5 are going away. They were going to combine 2-5 together into circular complex. Existing: Master plan: You can see how the entry road was going to completely change. Basically, I was asking if we were going to be completely field-less at some point while construction took place, but then they told me that 2 and 3 wouldn't be moving at all anymore. So who knows. Even if that is so, why does that frustrate you? What is the issue? Edited October 24, 2019 by Houston19514 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, Houston19514 said: Even if that is so, why does that frustrate you? What is the issue? It's very difficult to get spots in one of the CoH softball leagues, and I would like a heads up if they are just going to spring it on us if softball at Memorial will be cancelled for however long so I can have alternatives either within the CoH leagues or one of the third party leagues. There are going to be dozens of teams looking for a new home even if only 2 fields are closed temporarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, wilcal said: It's very difficult to get spots in one of the CoH softball leagues, and I would like a heads up if they are just going to spring it on us if softball at Memorial will be cancelled for however long so I can have alternatives either within the CoH leagues or one of the third party leagues. There are going to be dozens of teams looking for a new home even if only 2 fields are closed temporarily. So you're frustration is anticipatory... There doesn't seem to be any reason to think they are going to close existing fields before opening new ones. Edited October 24, 2019 by Houston19514 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Houston19514 said: So you're frustration is anticipatory... There doesn't seem to be any reason to think they are going to close existing fields before opening new ones. For sure, but they won't even tell me that, you know? Not to mention, I'm interested in the development timeline as a whole and what changes may be in store and that's rather opaque as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 does the person you talk to even know? maybe they are speculating based on what they think makes sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJxvi Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) They likely say that those two fields aren't moving because those two fields are still in the same location on the master plan, one just has its orientation changed. Edited October 25, 2019 by JJxvi 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Triton Posted November 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2019 It's impressive. 16 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 i know Eastern Glades is opening this summer...anyone have any other updated info as to when exactly or any photos? @ekdrm2d1 etc? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) Posted in the Buffalo Bayou thread but meant to post here... well, 3 months later...still wondering if there is any update on Eastern Glades opening...rode my bike nearby and to me it looks like it is ready and the fence should come down anytime but maybe they are waiting for when they can have some kind of celebratory grand opening? anyone know? i am just excited about having something similar to Discovery Green open close to me or at least hope it kind of turns into that... and in turn i wonder if they will close the bike loop/picnic loop to use that for another purpose (i think it would be cool to turn that whole area into a bike park with the loop but then ramps and a course within the loop) or at least give it some revamping as it seriously needs some tlc, especially as far as the seating/tables go. Edited June 24, 2020 by gene 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gene Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 @nate4l1f3 !!! man thank you so much for sharing this!!! i am truly lucky to be able to ride my bike here...so thankful for that! can't wait to check it out in the next week or so when it opens! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, gene said: @nate4l1f3 !!! man thank you so much for sharing this!!! i am truly lucky to be able to ride my bike here...so thankful for that! can't wait to check it out in the next week or so when it opens! I’m excited as well. Wish it was 40 degrees cooler then I’d really be excited! Edited July 17, 2020 by nate4l1f3 3 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouTXRanger Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Those pics are awesome! I love how they're trying to recreate the native coastal prairie ecosystem, that's pretty damn unique for a "city" park, that I know of. Reminds me of the little slice of the Midtown park that attempts to recreate a bayou feeder stream. 5 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Timer Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 It needs a roller coaster or something. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EaDo Lou Posted July 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2020 Eastern Glades was open to the public today. It was kind of empty of people because it was raining, but I would imagine this will attract quite a crowd when the weather starts getting cooler. Very nice addition to Memorial Park. 34 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRFkris Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Wow it’s beautiful Hines Lake I love it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 ^^^ no words... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) Yahooooooooooooooooooo! i will ride my bike by there today after work to go check it out....seriously so excited! thanks for the heads up and photos @EaDo Lou ! edited to say i went right after work last night on my bike (a short 12 minute ride if that!)...and dang it's beautiful!!! wasn't really crowded at all like i thought it might...love the little Live Oak Court Food Truck Park! the string lights hang above the area which will be so fun at night once this craziness is over and we can go back to actually going to fun events etc! Hines Lake is just the best...it adds sooooooo much to Memorial Park...even saw a handful of ducks and birds enjoying it! They have this cool long wooden curved bench on the north side of the lake that for some reason was my favorite area...just seemed peaceful. the wooden walkways on the north end (near this bench area that start from Live Oak Court) were nice and quiet...they have these randomly placed extended parts that confuse me as maybe you are supposed to be able to bird watch or look a the trees haha...maybe its a good place to have a small blanket and relax in the shade? anyway...seriously, this place is beautiful and so excited it is now open. (oh and yep rode my bike a total of 4 hours so i could enjoy the park, then head downtown then back to watch the sunset on the east end of the park!...loved it!) Edited July 31, 2020 by gene 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Yes!!! I want to go now! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Naviguessor Posted July 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 31, 2020 We went last night at sundown. IT'S GORGEOUS. The Ellipse Lawn is probably the most beautiful field of green I have ever seen. Not exaggerating it. Iconic addition to our city and park system. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I"m hoping to swing by tonight! I've tried going the past 2 weekends to see if it was open with no success. Kind of wish they had set a more definitive opening date, but I guess given the virus they didn't want people swarming the place all at once! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Y'all will love it!!! seriously, we are so lucky to have Memorial Park in general but now this too!? Bring a blanket for a picnic and the perfect time was 730p to 830p in my opinion... just the sunset then the lights in the park and Live Oak Court all lit up.. *sigh* haha! and @Naviguessor we had to have seen each other and didn't know it! you are right too...that green grass area...wowsa... one note...visiting this park and then going to the picnic loop park it is such a drastic change...in my personal opinion the next thing should be giving the picnic loop park some major TLC... there is something to be said for the "rustic charm" haha but come on now... 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cloud713 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Thanks for all the pictures! I wonder if they plan on lengthening the boardwalk or if those stubs at the X are just design? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 What a wonderful park. Can’t wait to see all the phases come together. reminds me of Stanley park in Vancouver. will there be a high end restaurant in the park? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skooljunkie Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Avossos said: What a wonderful park. Can’t wait to see all the phases come together. reminds me of Stanley park in Vancouver. will there be a high end restaurant in the park? Arby's FTW 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 @Avossos Funny you should mention that. I was thinking of Stanley Park while I was there, and that great restaurant. Memorial Park would benefit from such a place. Good thought. @cloud713 those stubs are just a creative change in direction of the walk and provide a resting space that’s out of the traffic path, so to speak. It’s a cool effect. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 9 hours ago, cloud713 said: Thanks for all the pictures! I wonder if they plan on lengthening the boardwalk or if those stubs at the X are just design? Based on what I can tell, they are more there for style rather than some future expansion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJilliams Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 27 minutes ago, Triton said: Based on what I can tell, they are more there for style rather than some future expansion. Yeah, finally went last night myself and walked in this area. The boardwalk in the wooded area is rather narrow, so I think these little stubs allow people to either take a break or step out of the main path so traffic can flow through. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRFkris Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 It was a great experience visiting the park, I am excited for the Land Bridge and further improvements. Somewhat off topic but I only wish that Uptown had a smaller city park within as well as bordering Memorial Park. Great addition to Memorial Park though, I feel that this is now the heart of the park so to speak. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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