urbanize713 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Walked both land bridges today. From what I can best tell, the west bridge will allow for cyclists and the east bridge will be strictly pedestrians. A few reasons why: The east bridge zig zags up both sides of the hill and has the stone/step path leading to the strictly pedestrian Seymour Lieberman running trail. (around the golf course) The west bridge is one flowing continuous path (vs zig zagging) The west bridge seems to have better path lighting which would make sense for mixed use The west bridge gives you access to the street vs just the Seymour Lieberman running trail Most obvious, there were sign banning bikes on the east bridge and not on the west bride 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 28 minutes ago, urbanize713 said: Walked both land bridges today. From what I can best tell, the west bridge will allow for cyclists and the east bridge will be strictly pedestrians. A few reasons why: The east bridge zig zags up both sides of the hill and has the stone/step path leading to the strictly pedestrian Seymour Lieberman running trail. (around the golf course) The west bridge is one flowing continuous path (vs zig zagging) The west bridge seems to have better path lighting which would make sense for mixed use The west bridge gives you access to the street vs just the Seymour Lieberman running trail Most obvious, there were sign banning bikes on the east bridge and not on the west bride Good to hear about the west bridge! But they still need a northside commuter path. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 23 hours ago, emmanume said: pardon my skepticism, but the Buffalo Bayou Boardwalk will never happen, rich man is not going to let people walk in their backyard (whether it's actually their backyard or not). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, samagon said: pardon my skepticism, but the Buffalo Bayou Boardwalk will never happen, rich man is not going to let people walk in their backyard (whether it's actually their backyard or not). I think it could happen on the north bank but yes, no way it will happen on the south bank of Buffalo Bayou. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 hour ago, hindesky said: I think it could happen on the north bank but yes, no way it will happen on the south bank of Buffalo Bayou. Well, yes. Anything on the south bank is highly unlikely since it's privately-owned land. Is there actually a proposal for a boardwalk along the bayou? It does not seem to be in Memorial Park's master plan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 1:56 PM, emmanume said: What/who is this from? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 A Tale of Two Bridges. https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwobridges/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post august948 Posted February 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) "Memorial Park land bridge opening prompts call for better bike access" https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2023/02/17/444147/memorial-park-land-bridge-opening-prompts-call-for-better-bike-access/ Edited February 19, 2023 by august948 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tumbleweed_Tx Posted February 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 20, 2023 Standing on top of the world.. . 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hbg.50 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 11/6/2020 at 3:13 PM, HOUCAJUN said: I'm not a golf watcher but im enjoying the Houston Open. The shots of the Skylines are amazing! Memorial Park is shaping up to be a go-to destination. Memorial Park will be home to the Houston Open at least until 2028. The tournament dates have been moved to the Spring in 2024 but there are conflicting reports of whether it will be a PGA designated tour event or not. Channel 11 reports that it will. Mark Berman says it will not. I'd put my money on Mark Berman. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, steve1363 said: Memorial Park will be home to the Houston Open at least until 2028. The tournament dates have been moved to the Spring in 2024 but there are conflicting reports of whether it will be a PGA designated tour event or not. Channel 11 reports that it will. Mark Berman says it will not. I'd put my money on Mark Berman. Yeah, from the clip on Berman's twitter feed, it seems pretty clear it is not a "designated event". I wasn't caught up on this new PGA lingo. Being nondesignated only means it is not one of the "designated" events at which all the best players are required to play. It looks like there will be 16 "designated" events next year, out of about 47 PGA tour events. To be clear, the Houston Open will be a PGA Tour golf tournament. Edited April 12, 2023 by Houston19514 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 The Houston Open is usually the weekend before The Masters tournament, so the top notch golfers take the week off to rest up for The Masters. I need to get the clubs out and smack some balls around... I haven't played since my trip to England in 2016 when we played at former Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing's course 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BEES?! Posted June 14, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 14, 2023 Here’s a nice walking video from Decelerated Travel on Youtube showing off the land bridge and prairie areas. There are some beautiful wildflower displays!! 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChannelTwoNews Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 https://metropolismag.com/projects/the-rebirth-of-houstons-giant-but-ailing-memorial-park/ "Woltz knew things were heading in the right direction when he climbed on top of the land bridge, just topped out, and saw a slew of animal footprints in the mud. “To watch it come alive was an incredible moment,” he says." 4 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Nice article! Those are some great pictures. I can’t wait for it to cool down a bit so I can check it out! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEES?! Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 I’m pretty sure everyone’s aware by now, but I’ll still post it- Buffalo Bayou Park and Memorial Park will finally be connected by a trail! 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.33 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 More discussion is going on in the linked forum. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) dear lord that is THE best news ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that small barbie sized sidewalk on portions of Memorial are a freaking hazard with pedestrians and bikes and pets and bushes all sharing it!!! this is great news....bring it!!!!!!!!!! Edited September 18, 2023 by gene 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Amlaham Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 As stated in the posted above, the running complex opens this Saturday (tomorrow). The running complex also compromises of an event space, viewing deck, and more trials! A cafe is also planned near the complex that will open in early 2024. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/memorial-park-houston-running-complex/ 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
004n063 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Strugglin 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IntheKnowHouston Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 (edited) On 5/17/2022 at 6:15 PM, hindesky said: Architect - https://schaumshieh.com On 6/22/2022 at 7:57 AM, Paco Jones said: Project: Memorial Park Running Complex - Cafe Architect: Schaum/Shieh Information: 3,100 S.F. cafe/concessions building. Approx. 2,000 S.F. interior and 1,000 S.F. exterior covered patio area. On 11/3/2023 at 9:46 AM, Amlaham said: The running complex also compromises of an event space, viewing deck, and more trials! A cafe is also planned near the complex that will open in early 2024. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/memorial-park-houston-running-complex/ According to sign permits filed yesterday, the cafe opening at the Memorial Park Running Complex is Vibrant. I think this is the same health-forward restaurant located at 1931 Fairview St in Montrose. Vibrant's address is listed as 7575 N Picnic Lane, Building B. The following permits were filed yesterday: Sign plan review Sign site inspections Details from the permit: Use: New wall 10x4 Vibrant / New projecting 3x3 Vibrant FCC Group: On premise; new sign; wall; internal light / On premise; new sign; projecting; internal light Edited December 16, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) On 12/16/2023 at 1:43 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: According to sign permits filed yesterday, the cafe opening at the Memorial Park Running Complex is Vibrant. I think this is the same health-forward restaurant located at 1931 Fairview St in Montrose. Vibrant's address is listed as 7575 N Picnic Lane, Building B. Additional sign permits were filed yesterday for 7575 N Picnic Lane, Building B: Signs electrical installation permit Sign construction Sign operating As previously posted, Vibrant is the cafe planned for this address. The restaurant is located in the Memorial Park Running Complex. Signs electrical installation permits Sign construction permits Sign operating permits Edited January 13 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerNut Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 ‘I want our parks to be accessible and affordable’: Mayor John Whitmire opposes increasing fees at Houston public parks Quote At a recent city council meeting, Mayor John Whitmire decried ever-expanding fees and costs to the public to go to public parks, and called out Memorial Park by name. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Uh huh I wish that would extend to public swimming pools. I've written a few council members about opening up the pool at multiservice center one day a week to the neighborhood for a slight fee. All-- really all, of Montrose is a public pool desert. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Blech. He's complaining about them charging for professional photoshoots and making it sound like anyone who takes a photo with their phone will be fined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbg.50 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Professional photo shoots should be regulated (as they already are). The bigger issue is the public having to pay for parking (e.g., Houston Arboretum). It’s not an issue for me but I can understand it being an issue for others. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) Congrats on 100 years Memorial Park! I shall be there! Memorial Park Conservancy is thrilled to celebrate the Park’s Centennial in 2024, complete with a Texas-sized birthday party on Saturday, March 9! For the second year in a row, Memorial Park Conservancy is hosting the Biggest Picnic in Texas, except this year, it’s the Biggest Picnic in Texas: 100th Birthday Edition! Presented by Chevron, this year’s event will feature picnic festivities, entertainment, food and drinks, treats from our friends at H-E-B and so much more! Join us on March 9 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a giant-sized celebration and wish the Park ‘Happy Birthday’ at this hugely popular family-friendly event! Free shuttle service will be provided from all Memorial Park parking lots to the event area. Stay tuned as we announce further details! https://www.memorialparkconservancy.org/visit/centennial-celebration/biggest-picnic-in-texas/ Edited February 29 by gene 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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