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We are thrilled to announce an incredible gift and share new renderings for the Memorial Groves project!

Memorial Park Conservancy is honored to receive a $7.5M donation from the Jerold B. Katz Foundation for the $50.5 million project, designed by , that will honor the original vision of the Park as a greenspace that pays tribute to Houston’s World War I history.

As an exciting update, the project will include enhancements to the Seymour Lieberman Trail (SLT), the Park’s most popular trail. Approximately 3,600 ft. of the SLT will be moved further away from West Memorial Loop Drive, creating space for new trees to be planted between the trail and the roadway. As these trees mature, they will provide a more scenic and shaded route for trail users, enhancing comfort and natural beauty along the trail.

Other project highlights include:
🌳 3,000 bald cypress trees planted in formation as a living memorial to those who trained at the camp
🏡 A 6,300 sq. ft. visitor center serving as an educational hub and Conservancy headquarters, designed by
🛝 A custom-designed playground inspired by themes of Camp Logan

Construction begins in 2026, with completion slated for 2027. Memorial Groves will be a 100-acre transformation honoring Memorial Park’s World War I heritage and a powerful space for reflection, learning, and community connection.