Better Parks for Galveston

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Better Parks for Galveston Better Parks for Galveston exists for the purposes of the promotion and improvement of parks and recreation facilities in the city of Galveston, Texas.

Current Board focus:
Jones Park and Shield Park Renovations - Jones Park located at 71st Street & Jones Drive is a large area with play structures, shade picnic areas, and lots of green space that is prone to flooding. Shield Park located at 33rd Street & Church is a park with basketball courts and picnic areas that are in need of repair. Both of these parks have plenty of potential for what our community can do when we work together! We have made these parks our priority for renovations with the help of Barbara & Dominick Sasser, UTSA School of Architecture, Vision Galveston, the city's Parks & Recreation Department, and generous sponsors! Art in the Parks - We have now sponsored 3 sea turtle sculptures as part of the Turtles About Town Project. BPG sponsored a mural at Lasker Pool that pays tribute to the supporters of the pool project. We are always looking for artists and projects to enhance our city parks. Contact us if you have any suggestions. The Better Parks for Galveston is a public, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the City of Galveston Parks and Recreation, parks and programs. The organization maintains a 501(C) (3) status and contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Better Parks for Galveston had so much fun today with our friends from the Sunshine Center! Pool time + hotdogs + gorgeo...
09/19/2026

Better Parks for Galveston had so much fun today with our friends from the Sunshine Center! Pool time + hotdogs + gorgeous weather made for a great day! PS Polar Plunge is October 17!!! 🎃 🌳

THANK YOU Yagas Childrens Fund Yaga's Children's Fund and Mike Dean for all you do for the children of Galveston! This g...
09/18/2026

THANK YOU Yagas Childrens Fund Yaga's Children's Fund and Mike Dean for all you do for the children of Galveston! This grant will help Better Parks for Galveston with continuing our mission of helping the City of Galveston maintain our beautiful green spaces! Thank you Mary Cooper and Sarah Piel for representing ! 🌳

Lasker Pool Fall Schedule!
08/20/2026

Lasker Pool Fall Schedule!

Woohoo! Let's start raising some money! Thanks Vision Galveston and City of Galveston and Better Parks for Galveston a...
08/05/2026

Woohoo! Let's start raising some money! Thanks Vision Galveston and City of Galveston and Better Parks for Galveston and all park lovers and supporters! 🌳 Thank you Kona Ice of Galveston Bay Area for the yummy cool ices and Michael Niebuhr , City Council District 5 for joining us! And, thanks The Daily News and Jennifer Reynolds for representing!

Please join Vision Galveston and Better Parks for Galveston for our Jones Park Fundraiser Launch Party, Tuesday, 8-4-26,...
08/03/2026

Please join Vision Galveston and Better Parks for Galveston for our Jones Park Fundraiser Launch Party, Tuesday, 8-4-26, at 5:00 pm! We are so excited for our community! 🌳 🌳 🌳 2300 71st Street and Jones Drive

Thank you, City of Galveston, Texas - Government for helping make this happen! 🌳 🌳 🌳
07/24/2026

Thank you, City of Galveston, Texas - Government for helping make this happen! 🌳 🌳 🌳

Council voted unanimously in favor of accepting a $120,000 donation from Project Rosenberg for improvements including trees, landscaping, irrigation, pathways and the relocation of the historic Henry Rosenberg Fountain, as well as naming the park after Dr. Nancy Lefeber Hughes.

Congratulations to City of Galveston Parks Boss Barbara Sanderson on her 35 years of service! Happy Retirement, Barbara!...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to City of Galveston Parks Boss Barbara Sanderson on her 35 years of service! Happy Retirement, Barbara! You have done so much for our community! Better Parks for Galveston salutes you! 🌳

Happy to support one of BPG's BOD Sarah Piel and at this wonderful 2-day event this weekend!!!
04/29/2026

Happy to support one of BPG's BOD Sarah Piel and at this wonderful 2-day event this weekend!!!

MAY 16! Join us in celebrating Liz and Mike Dean! We're going to have so much fun! 6:30-8:30 pm! Cocktails and Light Bit...
04/20/2026

MAY 16! Join us in celebrating Liz and Mike Dean! We're going to have so much fun! 6:30-8:30 pm! Cocktails and Light Bites! 🍹 🍸 🍺 🍷 🏖️ 🌳 🌳 Go to our website to purchase tickets!

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527 21st Street, # 76
Galveston, TX
77550

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