Hermann Park Conservancy

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

May 13, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.5

Gross Receipts

$17,823,508

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Planning, Design and Construction- The construction of the modern, double-arched Bill Coats Bridge over Brays Bayou was completed. The bike bridge is an important link in the effort to connect trails on both banks of the bayou. Spanning 290 feet, the contemporary bridge provides increased convenience and safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Landscape architecture firm SWA Group developed their design for the Grand Gateway project, which will give the Park's historic main entrance a major facelift. Sophisticated landscaping including new trees and flowers will add to the charm and stateliness of this welcome entry. New sidewalks, lighting, and bike racks will make the area more accessible and irrigation will support the Live Oaks that characterize the area. The Conservancy continued planning for the 2014 Hermann Park centennial. With the help of the board and staff, designers laid plans for improvement projects, generous contributions kept fundraising goals on track, and community partners helped spread the excitement of Hermann Park's upcoming centennial year. A $30 million project will transform Hermann Park's 15-acre Garden Center into the Centennial Gardens. The Gardens will feature a rose garden, an arid garden, an interactive family garden, a great lawn, and a sculpture promenade. Planning continued on the Centennial Gardens with Hoerr Schaudt, the Chicago landscape architecture firm, White Oak Studio in Houston, Consultant William C. Welch of Texas A&M University, and on the Centennial Gardens Pavilion, architecture firm Bohlin Cwynski Jackson. Improvements to the Japanese Garden continued with the assistance of the garden's professional team from Japan, led by gardener Hiroshi Iwasaki. New plant material was installed according to esteemed landscape architect Mr. Terunobu Nakai's design including fragrant Osmanthus trees, colorful azaleas, Indian Hawthorn, and additional plantings to replace those lost throughout the past year.

Activity 3

Park Programs and Maintenance The Conservancys maintenance program assists the City Parks Department with the maintenance of Hermann Park. Responsibilities include maintaining and cleaning the Parks grounds, water areas, and hardscapes; planting and watering trees; and weeding. The Volunteer and Education department supports maintenance, horticulture, and reforestation efforts, while engaging the public in community building, teaching valuable skills, and imparting knowledge about the Park.

Filer

EIN

76-0327389