Pictures Worth a Thousand Words

The winners of the first “Show Me City” Parks Photo Contest have been selected: Cindy Cheng won first place, Jose Salas won second place and Alicia Blum won for the “Most Popular” Facebook photo.

“A lot of pictures submitted were scenic and showed the beauty of our parks,” said Recreation Specialist Lauren McKinnis.

The community competition was designed to highlight the year-round beauty and fun that can be found in the City’s 22 beautiful parks, in the new Recreation and Tennis Center at 2701 Cypress Point Dr. and on scenic nature trails around the area. The competition began in April and ran through Aug. 31.

“I believe our winners, all of whom are residents, were out enjoying our parks with their pets or family and friends and saw the perfect photo opportunity,” McKinnis said.

Photo 1: Cindy Cheng won first place and a $50 Amazon gift card for this colorful, creative picture she captured during Egg Palooza in March at Community Park.

Photo 2: Jose Salas won second place and a $25 Amazon gift card for this stunning picture “Reflection” taken at Independence Park.

Photo 3: Alicia Blum won the “Most Popular” Facebook photo competition and a $25 Amazon gift card for this breathtaking photo of a sunset at Independence Park. Photos courtesy of Missouri City.