Sister Parks

Friends of Pumpkin Park is dedicating 10% of all funds raised to two “Sister Parks” to have a tangible impact on Houston families in underserved areas of Houston, who treasure their own neighborhood parks. With guidance from the Houston Parks Board, we selected Simon Minchen Park (77045) and Bricker Park (77051). These parks are part of broader, city-wide initiatives to enhance neighborhood parks.

Simon Minchen (77045)

Improvements include:

  • Adding site lighting

  • Creating a multi-purpose athletic field

  • Adding a walking loop/trail

  • Creating a front entrance

  • Adding detention

We were delighted to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrate with the community as the new improvements were unveiled.  

Bricker Park (77051)

Improvements include:

  • Building a new playground and fall surfacing

  • Adding new ADA parking spaces

  • Improving sidewalks and ADA access

  • Renovating the baseball field 

We look forward to the upcoming renovation!