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Meridiana to donate 250 trees for Buddy Williams Park; council approves park concept emphasizing native, long‑lived species

Manvel City Council · March 17, 2026

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Summary

Meridiana offered to plant 250 trees at the new Buddy Williams Park as part of a goodwill effort tied to earlier removals; council endorsed the concept and asked staff and the Parks & Recreation Board to finalize species selection, irrigation logistics and a community planting plan.

Council approved a proposal from Meridiana to begin development of Buddy Williams Park with a 250‑tree planting to mark America’s 250th anniversary and to help remediate earlier tree removals associated with nearby development.

City staff described the site as a roughly 20‑acre parcel that was not in the 2017 parks master plan. Meridiana suggested planting native, long‑lived species and preparing the site so future park design elements could be installed without undoing the tree planting. Council encouraged a nature‑oriented park (natural play elements, trails and educational features) and asked for careful tree selection (live oak, bald cypress, burr oak and pecan were mentioned) rather than freeze‑sensitive citrus or short‑lived species.

Council approved the parks board recommendation and asked staff to work with Meridiana and community volunteers on planting logistics and a public ceremony.