Big Lake

BIG LAKE   CITY PARK   The Trust for Public Land, in partnership with City Park, developed this trail and meadow to commemorate the indomitable spirit of the residents of Greater New Orleans in rebuilding their homes and neighborhoods after Hurricane Katrina. We believe parks and open spaces are necessary for livable communities, and we believe a flourishing City Park is key to a healthy and vibrant New Orleans. We gratefully acknowledge donations from hundreds of individuals and families from all over the United States. We are especially grateful to the following individuals, foundations and corporations for their leadership and generous support.   Louis Feil Charitable Lead Annuity Trust Feil Family Foundation Greater Lakeside Shopping Center   The Zemurray Trail   The John S. Mcllhenny Meadow   presented by the Zemurray Foundation presented by the Coypu Foundation   Boh Bros. Construction Company, whose generous support celebrates their 100 years of business in New Orleans   RosaMary Foundation Allstate Foundation Greater New Orleans Foundation Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Entergy Corporation Helis Foundation Woldenberg Foundation • Goldring Family Foundation Coca-Cola Wayne & Barbara Amedee Lester Kabacoff Family Foundation Krebs, LaSalle, LeMieux AstraZeneca The American Heart Association Eugenie & Joseph Jones Family Foundation H. Eustis Reily Fund Regions Bank Barriere Construction Company Schrenk & Peterson Engineers Sydney and Walda Besthoff R. Larry Schmidt Michael J. Marsiglia Robert W. Becker   The Trust for Public Land   President City Park   Opened to the public October 2009   CEO, City Park   Restoration completed March 2011   The Trust for Public Land conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, and other natural spaces, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.

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