Welcome to Shepherd Park Plaza
Welcome to the Shepherd Park Plaza website. Please look around and enjoy. The site is updated frequently with new content and links that should be helpful for everyone who lives in the neighborhood.
SPP Signs to See the Light
In December, SPPCC was awarded another matching grant from the City of Houston to help
us install solar lighting at the neighborhood’s 12 entrance signs. Last year we received our
first matching grant, providing funds to replace and paint the wood signs and repair
masonry. The SPPCC board is currently investigating appropriate solar lighting systems to
purchase for this project and how to address the shade from trees that exists at some of
entrances. If all goes as expected, Installation of the solar lighting will take place in the
spring.
Each City of Houston grant requires that SPPCC raise matching funds from residents and
sponsors. Last year, we received tremendous support, and we again are inviting our
residents to sponsor a light for an entrance sign. The estimated cost for each lighting
package is estimated at $400—you can help purchase the equipment with a $200
sponsorship. Volunteers will handle the Installation. We will recognize our sponsors in
upcoming issues of the Plaza Pulse as well as at the Spring Fling in March. Thanks in
advance for your support!
If you would like to be a sponsor, please mail your donation for $200 to:
Shepherd Park Plaza Civic Club | Attn: John Mills, Treasurer | P.O. Box 10453, Houston TX, 77206
Please indicate that your payment is for the solar lighting project.
Christmas Award Winners
Snow in SPP!
Shepherd Park Plaza received an early winter treat this year....Snow! It was the earliest snow in Houston's history. SPP had about two inches of snow fall during the afternoon of December 4th.
There are more photos of the snow storm of 2009 in the Photo Gallery page.
Fall Events in Shepherd Park Plaza
The 2009 SPP Fall Fling at Durum elementary school was a huge success. The evening was filled with fun, good food, and great entertainment for both the adults and children. In October Shepherd Park Plaza's parents and children celebrated Halloween in our park dressed in costume and ready to have fun.
There are more photos of the Fall Fling and Shepherd Park Fall Fest in the Photo Gallery page.
Register Your Recycle Bin With RecycleBank.com
RecycleBank partners with cities and haulers to reward households for recycling. Households earn RecycleBank Points that can be used to shop at over 1,500 local and national businesses.
If you want to sign up with the RecycleBank CLICK HERE
Plaza Pulse Going Green!
SPP residents may now choose to receive an email link to the full-color electronic version of the Plaza Pulse each month. Residents can also opt out receiving a printed copy of the Plaza Pulse in the mail. By going paperless, you can help us lower costs and reduce waste.
If you’re interested receiving the electronic version of the Pulse each month, simply CLICK HERE to sign-up.
City of Houston Matching Grant
Recently the City of Houston gave Shepherd Park Plaza grant money to help us with the upkeep of our neighborhood entrance signs. There was a ceremony at city hall to recognize the neighborhoods that participated. Several of our board members attended. If you like to view a full sized version of our certificate from the City of Houston Click Here
There are more photos of the city hall ceremonies in the Photo Gallery page.
New Shepherd Park Playground Completed
The new Shepherd Park playground is now completed. Thank you to the City of Houston for helping to improve our park and neighborhood.
There are more photos of the new playground in the Photo Gallery page.