Keeping River Oaks Beautiful
About Us
The River Oaks Foundation was established in 1999 as a non-profit corporation for the purpose of beautification of the River Oaks subdivision. From its inception, in 1924, River Oaks was conceived as a residential garden with trees and open spaces integral to its enduring appeal and quality of life. The Foundation fund raises and oversees the ongoing maintenance and improvements to the esplanades, parks and traffic islands that are fundamental to the neighborhood's original design.
Through the generosity and vision of our neighbors, the Foundation has overseen a number of beautification projects, including landscaping of the esplanades of River Oaks Boulevard. This on-going project reflects the original design of the Boulevard and has established a fund for the continued maintenance and repair of the landscaping. Other projects have included rebuilding and beautification of the "secret" sidewalks that connect Locke Lane to Ella Lee Lane, refinishing and surrounding landscaping of the John Staub gates at Kirby and Shepherd, new landscaping for Del Monte and Inverness, and improvements to Ella Lee Park, Mary Elliot Park on Chevy Chase, Rebecca Meyer Park on Reba, Sleepy Hollow Court Park, and Homewoods Park on Lazy Lane. Currently, new projects are being conceived for Del Monte Park and Pine Valley Park.
Meet the Board
Scott Dorfman - Treasurer, Mike Wheeler, Carol Coale - Secretary, Chris O'Sullivan - President, Mary Lynn Mannon, John Hastings, Risher Randall - Vice-President, Kate Gibson (not pictured)
Boulevard Project Updates
Our current campaign is to beautify historic River Oaks Boulevard. The Boulevard Project constructed beautiful rose gardens on the esplanades and provides long-term maintenance funds.Other projects include planting trees in parks, landscaping medians, and enhancing the neighborhood's original landscape features.
