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 for the past 16 years. 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
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
Lisa Marshall
President & DirectorLisa Marshall, President and Director, was a past President of the Wilshire Heights Neighborhood Association prior to joining the FOTP Board in 2007. A native of Dallas, she moved to east Dallas in 1994 and never looked back. Lisa spends time at Tietze Park with her dachshunds, attends weekly “Nose Work” classes with the younger dog, and volunteers for Dachshund Lovers of Texas Rescue. In her “spare” time, she works in the securities industry.
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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 ten 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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Di McPherson
Events Chair & DirectorDi has been associated with Tietze Park since the early '90s when her older son Andrew was a Tietze Torpedo! Now on the Board, Di (a retired 30-year DISD veteran elementary teacher) serves as the Event Chair for FOTP. In her spare time, Di volunteers at Woodrow Wilson High School and substitute teaches at White Rock Montessori School where her kids attended.
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