bachanon Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Natural Landmark: Town Green Park to be 'great' addition to vibrant downtown By: BURTON SPEAKMAN, Villager staff02/23/2005 http://images.zwire.com/local/Z/Zwire1574/zwire/images/Town_Green-drwg-map684.jpg Artist rendering courtesy of Town Center Improvement District The groundbreaking for Town Green Park, which will be The Woodlands' 100th park, was held Friday morning in Town Center. The $3.5 million project will be contained within four acres located near the South Montgomery County Library on The Woodlands Waterway, and will eventually serve as a stop along The Waterway for water taxis, and for the new Town Center trolleys. "Every vibrant downtown has to have a great park, and this is it," said Frank Robinson, president of the Town Center Improvement District. "It will be great for people who live here in Town Center and those who come to visit." A "vibrant downtown" has to have green space. This park will utilize a significant amount of green space within Town Center, said TCID President Bob Kinnear. The centerpiece of the park will be its "Great Lawn," which will be a long, open community gathering area. This area will be nearly the length of two football fields. The park will also have a children's area on the western side called The Children's Garden that will feature contemporary excerpts of Aesop's Fables on large permanent storybooks. "We are thrilled to be part of such a wonderful addition to The Woodlands Town Center," said Thomas D'Alesandro, president and CEO of The Woodlands Development Company. Robinson said he expects Town Green to become a natural landmark in the heart of Town Center that residents are sure to enjoy. It will be a nice place for families with children to hang out as well, he said, since the children's area will have an amphitheatre large enough for at least 50 children. "Town Green Park will be a great addition to the area and we are pleased that children and their families will be able to access a literature-friendly park right in our backyard," said Bonnie Boorman, South Montgomery County Library branch manager. TWDC donated the land to TCID for the park and is handling construction, which is scheduled to be completed in late 2005 or early 2006. "That's no small donation for the development company considering the cost for land in Town Center," Robinson said. Land is currently selling in Town Center for approximately $300 per square foot, D'Alesandro said. "The development company is best credited for what it didn't do," he said, referring to the natural and open areas within The Woodlands and Town Center. When Town Center is finished, it will retain 28 percent open space. TCID is paying TWDC for construction costs associated with the project. SWA group of Houston is designing the park and Miner-Dederick Constructors is the general contractor. Town Green Park groundbreaking was originally planned for August 2004, but delays pushed the project back to February. The TCID has been working toward the construction of the park for a total of five years. Robinson said the process leading up to Friday's groundbreaking has been kind of like giving birth. Burton Speakman may be reached at bspeakman@mail.hcnonline.net. LINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted March 3, 2005 Author Share Posted March 3, 2005 The Woodlands looks to hit park milestonePlanned opening of new facilities in 2005 to push total up to 100By BETH KUHLESChronicle CorrespondentRESOURCES PARK INFORMATIONFor a complete list of the parks in The Woodlands, their addresses and a breakdown of each park's amenities, click on to www.thewoodlandsassociations.org. For further information, contact The Woodlands Parks and Recreation Department at 281-210-3900. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEW PARKS IN THE WOODLANDSThe following new parks are scheduled to open in The Woodlands this year:Town Green Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Town Center Seeking Performers For Town Green Park OpeningCALLING ALL PERFORMERS! Spectrum Catering, Concessions and Events, a local event producer, is looking for talented performers to participate in its upcoming community events. Whether you sing, juggle, unicycle, or breathe fire, your talents could be utilized at upcoming festivals including Festival on the Green. Spectrum produces events in The Woodlands Town Center. Organizations including Town Center Improvement District, The Woodlands Development Company, and Community Associations of The Woodlands host events throughout the year. Festival on the Green, the grand opening celebration for Town Green Park in The Woodlands Town Center, is the next community event to be held this year. Full Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 Festival Website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 TCID Adopts Rules for Town Green Park Violators Can Be Fined, Arrested The Woodlands, Texas-- The Board of Directors, Town Center Improvement District (TCID) in The Woodlands, has adopted a series of rules and regulations governing the use of Town Green Park. Full Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 (edited) "Bicycles, roller-skates and skateboards are prohibited, except on pathways designated for these purposes. Pets must be securely leashed while in Town Green Park and alcoholic consumption is prohibited within any area designated for Edited March 10, 2006 by RedScare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 They also advertise for unicyclists, while outlawing bicyclists.It's a slippery slope. Riding is between one man and one wheel. If you allow bicycles, what next...tricycles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bachanon Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 (edited) lake robbins entrance to town green the structure in the background is the pavilion. inside park viewing out the buildings in the background across lake robbins driver are in market street. Edited April 11, 2006 by bachanon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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