PARKS
INDEPENDENCE PARK
HERITAGE PARK
Location: 3449 Pearland Parkway Year Opened/Upgraded: Opened in 1976/ Phase 1 upgrade in July 2019 Unique Feature: Independence Park was originally constructed and donated in 1976 to celebrate the Nation’s Bicentennial. Improved amenities include an ADA accessible playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, amphitheater, dog park and walking trails throughout.
Location: 3919 Liberty Drive Year Opened/Upgraded: Originally installed in 1999 Unique Feature: Heritage Park is nestled just behind the Train Depot (Pearland’s oldest standing building) that adjoins City Hall. The Gazebo is known to be great for a photo opportunity or to host a small wedding. The new spherical fountain head was designed and fabricated completely in house with park staff in 2017. This location is set to get remodeled in the coming years in an effort to restore the Train Depot with the help of the Historical Society.
Meet the Staff
Meet the Staff
ALBERTO GONZALEZ, JAVIER FERNANDEZ, MARCUS RODRIGUEZ, ANGEL VASQUEZ Title: Independence Crew Fun Fact: We all like working together and are family-oriented. Why We Serve: We serve to provide our community with a great place where they can enjoy themselves with family and friends.
RANDY MORO, ERIC DAGO Title: Construction Crew
Fun Fact: We like to consider ourselves the “go-to team” when people need help. Also, we help operations for all the City’s special events. Why We Serve: We enjoy getting the opportunity to engage and interact with the community and we like the camaraderie of people we work with.
30 / Pearland in Motion / Fall 2020
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