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. ​​
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Save the Date:
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel
Stay tuned for details!
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For more information, contact Friends Executive Director, Donna LaMond
at dlamond@westutx.gov or call 713-662-7430.
Past Park Lovers' Balls
​“A Starry Night” Park Lovers’ Ball was held on February 8. The fundraising evening was a stellar success at the glitzy Post Oak Hotel with close to 700 West University friends and neighbors in attendance.
Thank you to our incredible Event Co-Chairs Kristen and Scott Browning, Jordan and Andrew Jewett, and Elizabeth and Crosby Scofield who created a memorable evening full of FUNdraising. The dynamic leadership team also included Underwriting Co-Chairs Rachel Delaney, Lauren Etlinger, and Rachel Gummattira, and Auction Co-Chairs Eliza Coleman, Meagan Glover, Travis Johnson and Jennifer LaForge, plus their hard-working committees. Thank you to all!​​​​​
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​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.
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Special thanks to the co-chairs Sarah & Travis Covington and Jordan & Andrew Jewett.
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View photos courtesy of Katy Anderson photography.​
Photo Gallery | ​Roaming Photo Gallery​​​​
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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.
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Special thanks to the co-chairs Whitney & Marc Walsh and Mitra & Josh Woody
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View photos courtesy of Katy Anderson photography.
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PLB event photos | Photo booth
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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!
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Thank you to the event co- chairs Kimberly and Dimitri Ang & Kelly and Blake Hill.
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View photos courtesy of Katy Anderson photography.
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