What We've Done
The Friends of Tietze Park Foundation (FOTPF) has been the leading advocate for the improvement, preservation and continued beautification of Tietze Park since 2002. During those years FOTPF has tirelessy worked with the city to represent the interests of all park users and push for lasting park improvements, along with making major contributions to lasting park amenities.
The Foundation has raised money to purchase and install features that are enjoyed by all, including:
The Friends of Tietze Park Foundation remains committed to its mission to improve, preserve and beautify Tietze Park. And the Foundation sincerely appreciates the support of the many friends and volunteers who have helped us in our efforts.
The Foundation has raised money to purchase and install features that are enjoyed by all, including:
- A large portion of the cost of the Lindsay Brown Toddler Playground
- Shade structure with benches to view the playgrounds
- Flag pole with maintenance of flags and light
- Exercise equipment stations with "pet parking posts"
- Bike rack
- Tennis court benches and new net
- 4 pet waste bag dispensers and maintenance
- Playground Shade Structure
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Pollinator Garden and Monarch Waystation
The Friends of Tietze Park Foundation remains committed to its mission to improve, preserve and beautify Tietze Park. And the Foundation sincerely appreciates the support of the many friends and volunteers who have helped us in our efforts.
Friends of Tietze Park Board of Directors
Advocates for Tietze Park
Amanda Schulz
President & DirectorAmanda, her husband Jon and their two children (Nate and Alice) have been Lower Greenville residents and Tietze Park lovers since 2012! A native of Dallas, Amanda is also a former Park Board Appointee for District 14 and the current Treasurer for Friends of Santa Fe Trail. She is a licensed real estate broker and attorney and completed her Texas Master Gardener's certification in 2018. With that knowledge, Amanda is most proud of her work in designing the space and securing the grant funding for the new pollinator garden at Tietze Park. Jon and Amanda own Blackland Bees, a local North Texas apiculture business dedicated to honeybee rescue, education, conservation and pollination services.
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Sam Gillespie
Vice President & DirectorSam and his wife Lori live in Lakewood Heights. Sam has been active in the neighborhood for fifteen plus years, serving on the boards of Friends of Tietze Park and Lakewood Heights Neighborhood Association, as well as the Finance Committee of Lakewood Country Club.
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Carrie Youngberg
Treasurer & DirectorCarrie, her husband Dave and their two daughters (Sarah and Abby) moved from NYC to Lakewood Heights in August of 2018. In NYC Carrie held a number of Finance and Administration roles for Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citi Bank, and Vontobel Asset Management, as well as running her own consulting firm for a number of years. During COVID Carrie worked closely with the Lakewood Heights Neighborhood Association to plan Vibin' On Vanderbilt, Pop Ups in Tietze Park, and Easter Egg Hunts. When the opportunity came up to do more for the Park, Carrie seized the opportunity.
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Michael Walker
Communications & DirectorMichael Walker has been a Lakewood Heights resident for 20 years. He and his wife Stephanie have lived one block from Tietze Park since the birth of their now fourth-grade daughter Annie. For the Walker family, the park is the heartbeat of their neighborhood. It is the place where Annie took her first steps and learned to swim and ride a bike.
Mike believes East Dallas is the best Dallas and that Tietze Park supports our neighborhood by creating a place where people can connect & relationships can thrive. |
Susan Rahe
Secretary & DirectorSusan and her husband, Mark, have lived near Tietze Park since 2013 and were excited to plant a tree during the 2024 (year?) tree planting event! Their girls, Katherine and Vivian, grew up on the playground, in the pool, and with many friends at the park- and today find it a destination that offers relaxation and outdoor fun.
Susan is a recently retired business leader who enjoys exercising at the park 2 to 3 times a week. She is thrilled support such a beautiful and vibrant park that brings the community together. |