Neat little park representing remnants of old town Cypress, although there was no official downtown Cypress back in the day since it occupied more than 100 square miles. This small cluster of mid-century buildings are all that's left of this area of Cypress. The official park is open only 3 days a week, during the day, but if you get here when open you can take free tours of the buildings, including a historical house, old gas station, community hall, general store, barber shop and railroad station. If you visit outside of their weekday hours, just the park grounds are open for picnics, or photographs, etc. There are no playgrounds for the kids.
Note, the railroad station is a modern building that has been painted to look like an old railroad station, and is actually the historical library. The library is also open every 3rd Saturday from 11-2.
At the rear of the park, there are a picnic area, railroad station, restroom building and 3 smaller out-buildings. The actual grounds are decorated with turn of the century farm implements, a walking path with 1 park bench and a water fountain. The picnic area is nice and modern with a covered roof, several rubber coated picnic benches, a stainless steel sink and countertop with running water and a large smoker if you are cooking.
The newest location of BB'S Cafe has opened up next door to the park, so if you're having a picnic, you'll likely be smelling fried seafood in the air from next door if the wind is blowing from the south. read more