View Proposed Facility View the flood control plan, a $70M series of wet-bottom detention lakes, and Greenspace in a 280-acre park in Southwest Houston. The Willow Waterhole Story The Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy was founded in April 2001 as a nonprofit organization of community partners dedicated to creating a major park in Southwest Houston. Its objective is to assist and nurture the partnership of the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) and the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department in the development of this park and others like it throughout the city. The Willow Waterhole will have a series of interconnected permanent lakes suitable for fishing and boating with a variety of recreational amenities and an emphasis on conservation of our natural resources. Timeline 1996: The idea of a combined stormwater detention pond and park adjoining the Willow Waterhole Bayou near Westbury High School is proposed to the Brays Bayou Association and the Westbury Area Improvement Corporation as a means of flood reduction in the Brays watershed 2000: The Brays Bayou Association, aiming to reduce flood risk in the Brays Watershed, decides to sponsor a new organization whose principal purpose was the establishment of a park on this site. Spring 2000: In March, the city of Houston Parks and Recreation Department submits an application for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s new Urban Parks Grant Program. In early April the City is informed they will be awarded a $750,000 grant for amenities for the park. November 2000: A formal launch of the Willow Waterhole Park Project is held on the future site. 2001: The Conservancy receives support from the National Parks Service.  Acquires more land to increase the park’s size to 279 acres. 2004: Construction on the first two major segments of the park is completed, with progress on other parts of the park proceeding. 2005: The WWGC holds its first annual Fun Run and Walk fundraiser.       web design by Vizweb © Copyright 2009 Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy