The Park Project is a campaign to renovate three structures adjacent to Dinosaur Park that have been acquired by the City of Wharton due to impending levee construction. In an effort to maintain historic integrity of the neighborhood, increase program capacity, and increase quality of life for the Wharton area community, Hesed House of Wharton is undertaking an ambitious campaign to renovate structures and grounds and add accessible parking to make Dinosaur Park a place for the community to gather and grow together. This collaboration between The City of Wharton and Hesed House of Wharton is unique and capitalizes on community partnerships to increase quality of life for Wharton area residents.
We’re reaching our goal thanks to:
Wharton Economic Development Corporation
Shannon Winn Interiors
Sears Hometown Store, El Campo
Volunteers from UM Army
Barbara and Walter Young Memorial Fund
M.G. And Lillie A. Johnson Foundation
Episcopal Diocese of Texas Hurricane Harvey Program
Gulf Coast Medical Foundation
Multiple Private Donors and Volunteers
Donate
You can support our fundraising campaign through a charitable donation. We are taking donations to make the campus more accessible!
Sponsor a Sculpture
James Phillips is best known for the Galveston Tree Sculptures carved from trees damaged by Hurricane Ike. Jim's tree sculptures are scattered throughout Texas including Galveston, Houston, El Lago, Missouri City, Calvert, Santa Fe, Richmond, Fulshear, Baytown, College Station, Greenville, Arlington, Humble, Montgomery, Simonton, Tuleta, and Killeen, Beeville, Spring, Nelsonville, Hallettsville, Lake Jackson, Weimer, and soon to be Wharton. His studio pieces can be seen and purchased at The Rene Wiley Gallery in Galveston. Jim is excited to bring his work to Wharton as part of the Park Project.
Individual sculptures are available for sponsorship at the following price points:
$1,500 $3,000 $5,000
Please download and return filled out form to
421 W Colorado St. Wharton, TX 77488
Volunteer with us
You can also support The Park Project with sweat equity. We need lots of hardworking volunteers to help sustain this project and bring the vision to life. Please fill out the form below and drop it off at 421 W Colorado St. Wharton, TX 77488 or email it to events@hesedhousewtx.org
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Why does The Park Project matter?
The health of a community can be judged by the vibrancy of its parks. We believe Hesed House of Wharton can help create a healthier, more resilient community by centering our facility in a vibrant city park. We believe it is important to help preserve history and promote the rich cultural heritage of our neighborhood and the entire community. We hope The Park Project will be just the beginning of creating vibrant public spaces for Wharton to celebrate diversity, and gather and grow as a community.
“Parks and playgrounds
are the soul of a city”
— Marty Rubin