A Vision Years in the Making
Explore the key milestones bringing Levitt Pavilion Houston to life.
2000
Willow Waterhole Bayou becomes part of Project Brays. $75 million is allocated to create Willow Waterhole Greenway.
2001
Willow Waterhole Greenspace Conservancy is formed.
2004
Ground is broken for the 300-acre Willow Waterhole Greenway, behind Westbury High School.
2006
The Greenway opens to the public.
2012
The Levitt Foundation visits Houston. Willow Waterhole Greenway is selected as the future Pavilion site.
2013–2014
Willow Lake is considered for the Pavilion, with an opening target of 2019–2020.
2017
Friends of Levitt Pavilion Houston is formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2018–2020
A toll road project near Willow Lake is studied and eventually canceled. Work on the Greenway continues.
2019
All six lakes of the Greenway are completed and connected. Flood detention functionality is fully operational.
2019–2020
The City of Houston purchases the Shell Oil Gasmer Technology Center. The Pavilion site is relocated there.
2021
The City commissions a Master Plan for the Gasmer site. Levitt Houston launches the Founders Circle campaign.
2022
The Master Plan is completed. Studio Red helps develop a bold site vision with initial design concepts.
2023
Levitt Houston continues strategic planning and stakeholder engagement in preparation for the next phase.
2024
Several Shell structures are removed to prepare the site. Studio Red supports design refinements. Fundraising planning begins.
2025
Agreements with the City of Houston and Levitt Foundation are expected to be finalized. Music Fest will be held in October under Levitt Houston for the first time.
2026
The capital campaign continues. Final design, permitting, and pre-construction work are underway.
2027
Construction is anticipated to begin. Community engagement continues alongside campaign milestones.
2028
Levitt Pavilion Houston opens with its inaugural season of free live music and dynamic community programming.