On October 16, 2025 White Oak Bayou Wetlands Conservancy held its first annual fundraiser, Taste of the Boulevard, at Venue 10 and raised over $45,000 to fund the development of a Public Wetlands Park on White Oak Bayou in the 72113 zip code area of Maumelle and North Little Rock. There is currently no public access to White Oak Bayou in the 72113 area of the Bayou. We received a grant of $20,000 from Simmons Bank through Simmons First Foundation to purchase and install the first element of the park, an ADA handicap accessible kayak launch and dock. The Kennon Family Foundation also donated $15,000. In order to purchase the Kayak launch/dock and build a trail making it accessible to the public, our Phase I development goal is $150,000. We seek $70,000 more to break ground on Phase I. Any amount you donate toward this cause is much appreciated.