Park Lovers' Ball
The Park Lovers’ Ball is an opportunity to celebrate our parks and to ensure that we can continue to
preserve, develop and grow these spaces for future generations.
When: Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 7:00 p.m. – Midnight
Where: The Post Oak Hotel at 1600 West Loop South
Why: Through the generosity of our contributors, Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc., has raised over $9 million to date to support the renovation, expansion, and improvements of our neighborhood parks and green spaces – a vital part of the community. Join Friends in making this year’s Parks Lovers’ Ball the most successful fundraiser yet. Funds raised through Park Lovers’
Ball 2024 will be applied to West University Place parks.
Who: Friends of West University Parks, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, annually presents the Park Lovers’ Ball, the group’s largest fundraising event. Established in 1986, Friends serves as the fundraising vehicle for the development, improvement and expansion of parks and green spaces in West University Place.
Theme: A Starry Night
Highlights: Cocktails - Dinner - Live Band - Silent and Live Auctions - Big Board - Fun!
Attire: Black Tie
Event leadership:
Kristen and Scott Browning
Jordan and Andrew Jewett
Elizabeth and Crosby Scofield
For more information, contact: Friends Executive Director, Donna LaMond at dlamond@westutx.gov or call 713-662-7430.
Past Park Lovers' Balls
Nearly 700 West University neighbors and friends, adorned in their best black ties and boots, attended the highly anticipated 32ndannual West University Park Lovers’ Ball: Blame It All On My Roots for a record breaking evening of fundraising and fun in support of area parks and greenspaces. Event co-chairs Sarah & Travis Covington and Jordan & Andrew Jewett greeted guests alongside a Dolly Parton look-alike skirted in champagne. This close-knit and highly sought after community came together to raise over $780,000 to fund future park development in the West University Area.
Special thanks to the co-chairs Sarah & Travis Covington and Jordan & Andrew Jewett.
View photos courtesy of Katy Anderson photography.
Photo Gallery | Roaming Photo Gallery
Over 480 West University Place neighbors and friends gathered for an evening of fun and fundraising at Park Lovers’ Ball, in support of West University Parks on February 11. “A Park for All Seasons”, celebrated that the community parks are enjoyed not only during each season of the year, but also throughout the seasons of our lives. Raising nearly half a million dollars, the 31st annual ball was a sold-out event at the Four Seasons Hotel this year! The atmosphere was nothing short of electrifying, conveying everyone’s excitement to mix and mingle while supporting the park lands within this tight-knit community.
Special thanks to the co-chairs Whitney & Marc Walsh and Mitra & Josh Woody
View photos courtesy of Katy Anderson photography.
PLB event photos | Photo booth
Over 420 West University Place neighbors and friends gathered for an evening of sheer opulence at “The Pearl Gala”, its moniker a nod to the traditional anniversary gift. The 30th annual Park Lovers’ Ball, which raised over $400,000, was a sold-out event this year!
Thank you to the event co- chairs Kimberly and Dimitri Ang & Kelly and Blake Hill.
View photos courtesy of Katy Anderson photography.