Commissioner Briones, Houston Parks Board to Break Ground on Brays Bayou Greenway Expansion

In a transformative step for Meyerland residents and outdoor enthusiasts, Commissioner Lesley Briones and the Houston Parks Board (HPB) will launch construction on 4.4 miles of trails and a plaza commemorating a local hero.
HPB will construct three connected projects along the Brays Bayou Greenway to significantly improve trail connectivity and safety. These projects will create miles of new or improved trails and seven new pedestrian and bicycle underpasses at major intersections.
A new memorial plaza honoring Captain Gary L. Herod, a Texas National Guard pilot, will be built near Mullins Drive. The plaza honors Captain Herod for sacrificing his life in 1961 to save many lives by guiding his failing jet into an open area along Brays Bayou, avoiding thousands of nearby homes.
Precinct 4 provided $3.8 million in funding through its Places 4 People initiative, with HPB funding the remaining $2.8 million.