About the SPARK School Park Program
The SPARK Park Program was created in 1983 to develop school parks into neighborhood parks as a way to increase green space in Houston. Wilson SPARK Park gates open after school activities end and throughout weekends, holidays, and summer months for everyone to enjoy.
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About Wilson Montessori School
Located in the heart of Houston's historic Montrose district, Wilson has been educating
and nurturing children since 1924. There are currently almost 500 children in the prekindergarten
through 8th grade Montessori Magnet program. Wilson is HISD's first and
only campus with a completely Montessori curriculum. Wilson Montessori is a 100%
Title 1 School, with over 50% of the students eligible for free or reduced price lunch.
To learn more, visit:
HISD site: http://es.houstonisd.org/WilsonES/
PTO site: http://wilsonpto.org
ABOUT Scott McCready,
Wilson Wonderground SPARK Project architect
Wilson parent Scott McCready is a licensed landscape architect/site planner with the SWA Group, an internationally recognized design firm. He brings over 16 years of experience with site planning, landscape architecture and urban design and has worked on many award winning projects both in Houston and abroad. The innovative designs Mr. McCready created and donated to Wilson Wonderground SPARK Project are testament to the strong level of parent commitment that Wilson Montessori engenders.
About Elena Cusi Wortham,
Wilson Wonderground SPARK Project artist
Wilson grandparent Elena Cusi Wortham is a renowned ceramic artist who has been involved in public art for many years. She has worked with SPARK School Park Program as artist of record at several public school locations. Ms. Cusi Wortham's SPARK projects always include hands-on participation by the school's children.
About natural play spaces
Natural play space design combines organic materials such as wood, rock, sand, and native plants in park features to create safe and accessible play, social, and learning opportunities. The goal is to get the children outside playing and moving, enjoying and learning about nature. Natural play spaces are intriguing areas in our inner-city environment. They also support the principles of Montessori education, providing hands-on learning and creative play opportunities for children of all ages.
How can I learn more and help?
Visit this site often to view Wilson Wonderground SPARK Project plans and supporting materials. Please consider contributing via the donation widget at the top right of this page. You may also email info@wilsonspark.org or contact:
Wilson Wonderground Coordinator:
Maureen McNamara
713-826-0227
SPARK Director:
Kathleen Ownby
Mayor's office
832-393-0911