 What
is the WWGC?
What
is the Willow Waterhole Greenway Project?
What
will the park be called?
When
will the park be ready to visit?
Where
is the park located?
How
do I get there?
Where
do I park my car?
When
will the entire park be completed?
What
will there be to do at the park?
What
environmental considerations will be taken for the park?
What
is the total cost of the park?
What
organizations are a part of this project?
What
is Project Brays?
Who
is HCFCD and what role do they play?
Who
is HPARD and what role do they play?
Who
is TPWD and what role
do they play?
How
can I stay informed of the project?
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What is the WWGC?
The Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancey.
See About Us.
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What is the Willow Waterhole Greenway Project?
As part of HCFCD's Project Brays, the Willow Waterhole
Greenway Project designed to reduce flood damage for
area residents and businesses, as well as bring much
needed green space and recreational amenities to the
area through partnerships with the City of Houston and
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
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What will the
park be called?
Willow Waterhole Park
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When will
the park be ready to visit?
You can visit
the park now.
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Where is the park
located?
Near S. Post Oak Road and US 90.
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How do I get there?
Directions from 610 West:
South on 610 West to South Post Oak
Right on South Willow (before HWY 90) to Ricecrest.
Link to Yahoo! Maps:
Directions from Westheimer and 610 West
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Where do I park my car?
Because the park is still in the early stages of
development no official parking space has been created.
We do not have a date for when this will change.
In the mean time, please
park along one of the streets adjacent to the park.
The best option is probably Ricecrest. Also, there
are businesses nearby like The Gathering Place at South
Willow and Ricecrest that have vacant lots during off
hours and weekends.
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When
will the entire park be completed?
Excavation
for storm water detention ponds is expected to be
completed in 2015 or later depending on federal
reimbursement schedules to the Harris County Flood
Control District (HCFCD). The park will always be
in a state of continuous improvement.
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What will
there be to do at the park?
Currently: walking trails,
gazebo's, bird watching, picnicking, etc.
Future: we look forward to offering many more passive
recreation items at the park as it develops.
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What environmental considerations will be taken for the
park?
There are many. The land is being
evaluated for native plant species and preservation
steps are being taken where possible. New trees
will be planted when construction is completed.
The park will be designed to be a passive recreation
space so no greenspace will be overused or damaged.
The water and park space will attract wildlife to the
area. Dilapidated buildings are being removed and
replaced with the park. Trash will be picked up on
a regular basis.
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What is the
total cost of the park?
This is an ongoing
process. A final figure is to be determined.
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What organizations are a part of this project?
WWGC, HCFCD, HPARD, TPWD
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What is Project Brays?
Project Brays (also known as the Brays Bayou Flood
Damage Reduction Project), is a cooperative effort
between the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD)
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Designed to
benefit thousands of residents and businesses by
reducing the risk of flood damage, Project Brays is the largest, most extensive projects ever to be
managed by the HCFCD. See their website at
www.projectbrays.org.
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Who
is HCFCD and what role do they play?
Harris County Flood Control District. They are
constructing the wet bottom detention basics and park
space.
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Who is HPARD and what role do they play?
Houston Parks and Recreation Department. They
will be responsible for development, operation, and maintenance of the park, along
with the WWGC.
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Who is the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and what
role do they play?
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department. They are helping with funding.
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How can
I stay informed of the project?
There are several ways
that information about Willow Waterhole can be obtained:
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Visit the Web site for new information www.wwgc.org.
- Go
to the Contact Us page and
request to be added to the WWGC mailing list to receive
regular e-updates and information on upcoming meetings,
construction, project progress, etc.
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Request a presentation from WWGC.
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Utilize the online form and addresses on the
Contact Us page to request
information or to ask questions.
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Attend public meetings or open houses in your area,
which are listed in the community calendar.
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