Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) recommends the City Council approve a motion to rename River Oaks Park to Pumpkin Park.
Acquired in 1938, River Oaks Park is located at 3600 Locke Lane, Houston, TX 77027, and is classified as a neighborhood park with approximately 5.10 acres. In February 2023, the River Oaks Garden Club petitioned to rename River Oaks Park to Pumpkin Park, with endorsement from District G Council Member Mary Nan Huffman.
The organization exceeded the number of required community supporters, collecting more than 1,000 signatures in favor of the name change to Pumpkin Park.
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) Policy for Naming of Park Property, policy number 1010.4 revised, guides HPARD in this process. The Park Naming Committee reviewed the petition in accordance with the nomination criteria and determined that the request meets the criteria as outlined in the policy. Following a public input review meeting held on November 21, 2023, the naming committee approved the renaming request to move forward for City Council consideration.
Director's Signature:
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Kenneth Allen, Director
Houston Parks and Recreation Department