I am on a mission to visit all the cool parks in Houston and today we decided to take the drive. Once we arrived we had to figure out where the extra parking was located at the church but once we did we were ready to have fun In this beautiful day. My niece had a great time. The park is well spaced out and plenty of things for kids to do. The only draw back is not at fault of the park,it is in fault of the parents of the children at the park. I had to tell one little boy twice it to throw a big stick over the slide. All in all this is a cute park tucked inside of Bellaire. read more

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This is a very nice park of "Alice in Wonderland". All area clean, great water spot for children and open spacious area. Nice trees, lawn, trash and recycle cans. read more

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Great little park! There are lots of activities for kids to enjoy. Lots of things to climb and they even have a splash pad area and a sand pit! Their events team puts on interactive activities all week as well. The only complaint is parking but I was told the church doesn't mind people parking, but park with caution. read more

Came here on a late Sunday afternoon. Was able to find free parking across the street at Bellaire United Methodist, which appears to provide parking for Evelyn's Park on the weekends(?) Took the kids here for a playdate and they had a great time running between the three playgrounds. We just went to chat with friends while the kids ran around. Looks like there is a large area that I didn't even explore. Great open area for the kids and in a former life this probably would be a nice date spot. Beautiful weather, fresh air... can't complain. Well maybe except for the limited parking but it wasn't bad at all. Definitely recommend this gem! read more

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This is an incredible park that is right next to a restaurant. The air is always abuzz with live music. Make sure you check it the parking lot as there are not many parking spaces however there are always people pulling in and out so you might snag a spot. the park is really well laid out. it is gorgeous landscaping, and it has plenty of trees for shade and benches to watch the kids. We love the cement slide and the mountain climbing hill (with a rope to pull yourself up). The kids love climbing up on the logs. There is also a splash pad just next to the main area. This is definitely reminiscent of the new park that opened at Hermann park with the steep grading, the canopies, and the area up top overlooking the entire park. This is easily one of the top 10 parks in Houston. read more

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A great park, perfect for family and kids. We went on a Thursday morning and they had a few table for the kiddos to do some crafts. Unfortunately they don't allow dogs at the park but that also means that they are able to keep it clean and you don't have to worry about the kids rolling around in the grass. There's also a nice playground and splash pad - perfect on a hot day. There's limited parking by the park but there's additional parking at the church across the street. read more

small parking lot shared with Betsy's. additional parking at Bellaire United Methodist Church across the street. vending machine + restroom picnic tables under covering shade read more

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This is a cute little park with free parking. There is an American style diner with picnic tables, Betsy's, which is part of the Adair group. The Alice in Wonderland sculpture is a perfect picture opportunity for adults and kids. It has been expanded. I saw a sandbox, ropes, water fountains for kids to run around, a tobogan, and of course, a walking trail. This is a nice place to bring the kids. I went there because Yelp Elite Helene had posted photos of medical inflatables. So I rushed to see them that same day because they only had them there for one day. read more

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Love this small park in Bellaire. I remember when this was Teas Nursery. Founded in 1910, Teas was the first business in Bellaire. Edward Teas was a horticulturalist who provided many of the beautiful plants that grace Bellaire Boulevard, Rice University and historic neighborhoods and businesses. Many of our fruit trees, roses and azaleas came from Teas Nursery. When Teas closed its doors a century later in 2009, brothers Jerry and Maury Rubenstein petitioned the City of Bellaire and then raised the funds to create a park to be named in honor of their mother, Evelyn. So Evelyn's Park was born. Today, Evelyn's Park is growing, expanding and thriving. It is a place to community with a new playground, water park splash pads, small walking path/exercise track, and a beautiful Alice in Wonderland inspired Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Stop at Betsy's for a coffee or tea, salad, tacos or a sweet treat. Small dining room in the gazebo style house, but lots of picnic tables are available to sit under the live oak canopy when the weather is nice. Check the calendar for events. Bubble and Board Games. Coffee and Cars. Zumba. Tai Chi. Art in the Park. Love the Sunday Open Air and Holiday Markets. Come to the outdoor living rooms. Enjoy some shade in the Trevilion. Park trellis, park pavilion, it is a great space to relax on a sunny Sunday (or any day) afternoon. Love the Solar Pavilion. Collecting solar power as well as water, the cisterns collect water to be used in the irrigation system. Eco friendly and aesthetically pleasing. Great place to explore on a sunny day in Bellaire. read more

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A nice small community park in the area! It seems like they renovated the park recently and they have many attractions in this park to entertain not only kids but also adults as well! :) There are wonderland figures here so you can have nice picnic pictures together! Water park is also there so it's great for sunny and hot day! Bring your kids, family and friends and have a fun time! :) Cheers read more

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Small but charming and well-maintained park. I saw two play areas for kids: one for younger kids and another for older. The playgrounds weren't your usual types -- there were some unique structures to climb and explore. There is also a splash pad (although it's currently closed due to water restrictions). There is a loop around the park -- paved / sand. Either way, stroller-accessible. However, the park is small so if your baby is a bit older, you can manage with a carrier. There isn't too much shade though so if you want to stay for a bit, maybe a stroller is best to keep your babe out of the direct sun. The Alice in Wonderland sculpture is really cool and definitely worth seeing. We had no issue parking in the lot -- came at around 9am on a Sunday morning and there were still a few open spots. We didn't eat at the cafe but it looked really cute (lots of seating). They also hold lots of events at this park (art, pilates, tai chi, board games, live music, and more). Check out their online calendar. read more

Evelyn's park is such a hidden gem in the Bellaire community. The grounds are gorgeous for a nice day to hang out at the park and if you're in the mood for some coffee or a light bite, they have Betsy's right next door. The breakfast tacos are delicious with their fresh flour tortillas. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Great park for families with young kids, has a small splash area. Toddlers to preteens will enjoy the activities here, and there's an on-site restaurant to feed them as well. One of our favorite family friendly parks in the area! read more

This has become a new hot spot to walk around so my gfriend can get her 10000 steps a day . Since it is close to a fellow Yelper we usually walk from her home . Why walk here : Parking is free They have a cool small cafe with indoor and outdoor sitting to get food and wine They are dog friendly and have water bowels for your furr babies At night it has some great sunset views and might even catch a drink by the MADD Hatter Bronze statues where kids like to climb and play. read more

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Nice walking track. Nice water pad for kids. Betsy's is good with a variety of food. There is also a venue for luncheons or parties. Would highly recommend Evelyn's Park for families. read more

Cute park next to Betsy's. Everything is off limits due to Covid Just good to take a walks. read more

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this is a cute park. the statues are neat and walking loop around edge is nice. great variety of plants. is pretty small read more

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Our family love this park! Sad that it's so underrated on Yelp. They have a nice cafe on site with plenty of seating. There's a lovely Mad Hatter sculpture tucked away in the corner which is great for photos! I bring my kids' balance bikes & they go round & round the little paved loop for ages! There isn't much equipment (two slides & that's it), but it's more of a nature area, so equipment isn't the point. Parking is available in the church lot across the street or park on the street in one of the nearby neighborhoods. The 2 parking lots that they have on site are tiny, but you might get lucky! This place is great for an outdoor lunch with the family & a little wander through the park afterwards. read more

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Great place to walk around in Bellaire with a cute small cafe that serves pizza, wine and teas.Don't be surprised if you see kids running around on their razors skateboards or adults playing spikeball ( a trampoline game that has become pretty popular during the pandemic).They will be expanding this park to include a water area for hopefully the summer .Right now it is a cool area to walk around , get a cool drink or glass of wine and enjoy the outdoors while socially distancing. read more

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Very good park that's close by. It's a good place to go fly a drone or a kite. Just don't do both at the same time of course!

It's a great little park. They have a cafe on site and seem to have events fairly often. They are also open at night and it's well lit. Sidewalks through the park, slides built into the hill itself. They have markers for the plants explaining what they are. There's lots of open green space. There are not a ton of "toys" or equipment for kids to play on though. And there aren't any mature trees yet, so in the middle of summer you can't stay long. But would be good for morning walks or evening relaxing cup of java and very event friendly. read more

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This is a nice neighborhood park that is about to become even better when the currently-under-construction splash pad, play area, and table space opens. The park is conveniently located on Bellaire in Southside Place. You can find a restaurant, Betsy's, located on the park grounds as well. What really sets this park apart is the Mad Hatter Tea Party art installation located on the southeast corner of the park - larger than life statues bring to life beloved childhood storybook characters. It is a must see! read more

This is a great park that we sometimes come from across town to go to. It's "different" and exciting for the kids to have non traditional play spaces, and during the summer the splash pad is a great way to cool off in the middle. The water kind of pools so it's actually like a 2-4 in pool of water in the middle which is even more refreshing on a scorching day. Appreciated some of the shaded spots, and variety of things to do. They keep the park well maintained. Also I love that they have Betsy's cafe on property for an easy during or after play bite of food without even having to load the kids in the car. Highly recommend. read more

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Nice little neighborhood park located in Bellaire and West University neighborhoods. Unfortunately I did not know the park was under renovation when I visited for walking exercise. I did noticed there was a cafe with a nice outside sitting area. Three stars for now and will update after all the renovation is done. I believe it will be very nice read more

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Great place for people with kids that also have plenty of money to throw around and care about good flavor in their food...

Nice park to walk around well maintained, restrooms and water stations. There is a lot of construction going on because they are building a huge water amenity and play ground for children. I can't wait to see it once it's built! read more

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Such an cute and awesome place to visit. Todays weather was overcasted so the bronze wasn't hot but I can only imagine how hot it gets. My friend and I were the only ones on the area we could see kids playing in the bear distance. It's a cute place to take photos maybe even celebrate a birthday over cake. It's not far from the Westin Oaks/Galleria Mall. There is street parking right by the statues read more

It was beautiful for a quick birthday brunch. We arrived early due to limited parking shared with guests from a restaurant located in the same park. read more

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Marcelo posted that Evelyn's Park is dog friendly--signs are posted at each entrance to the park that No Dogs Allowed per city ordinance. Bellaire Police have been given a directive by the new chief of police to enforce this and you can be fined $500. I have seen Bellaire PD enforce this. Note: Betsy's restaurant is INSIDE the park and so this applies to the restaurant as well. Only place dogs are allowed in Bellaire parks is the dog park on Edith Street. From the Frequently Asked Questions on the Evelyn's Park website: Are dogs allowed in the park? A City of Bellaire ordinance does not allow dogs in city parks. An advantage of this ordinance is that it helps keep lawn areas clean for picnics and play read more

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Went to this park to just walk around because I just wanted a nice and safe car-less trail to walk at. The park is pretty small and I was done walking around in 30 minutes and that was probably almost 2 times around the whole "park" But it definitely is a nice place to walk and chat and there're lots of families with their kids playing soccer or just playing in the playground. The parking is sufficient but if there's an event going on at the restaurant, the lot gets pretty packed. Tip:If you see their website, they actually hold yoga and pilates classes that would be really cool to attend when we have cooler weather in spring or fall! read more

I live a block away from Evelyn's Park. We rarely visit. No shade and no water features for taming the scorching Houston weather. The children's play area is stark and, in my view, the log steps do not look like a safe place to play. We take our granddaughter (almost 3) to Mulberry Park instead. It is just not a welcoming place in the Houston heat. It looks like the landscaping appropriate for an urban art museum that you walk through after parking your car, not at all like a neighborhood gathering place. And speaking of parking, it is insufficient at best. read more

Very nice park. My grandchildren go there often to play. Also they have celebrated birthday parties there too.

Great park for hangout outside and grabbing a bite to eat. Whether the food is from park restaurant or a homemade picnic be sure to join the Madhatter's tea party. read more

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Don't bother unless you are going to take photos with the sculptures. Playground is closed and on website doesn't let you know. Only thing to do is spend money on food. Nothing for children. Super disappointed. Drove for an hour to get there. If there was a zero stars that what I was give, but since there is not it gets. 1 read more

I visited this place for the first time this week and I enjoyed the small scale setup of the park. It has very clean restrooms with baby changing station. Small but private parking. The cafe shop onsite is eclectic but expect to pay $3.25 for a cup of joe! Overall, nice place to stop and take a stroll. If you have young children, be mindful that there is no play area for little ones other than the slide and logging steps near the hill. read more

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We went for the explicit purpose of a picnic and certainly got the perfect experience out of this park. We found a nicely isolated grass field behind the nice permanent bathrooms (with changing stations and water fountains) that is boxed off fairly well with hedge/back of bathroom/sidewalk with hills (back of slides)/ crevice natural barrier. So for our two kids we could spread a blanket and relax and let them play with not much concern. If it were hot we would need to be here in the evening since there's no shade. It has a mini walking path and a life size Alice in wonderland dinner table characters' statues set; we should've eaten here! Plenty of grassy places to skirmish. The slides and sandpit (and maybe the fountain by the cafe) are the main attractions and they don't disappoint, the boys loved them for quite a while. If we were coming here just to play, i don't see much time being spent here, maybe 30-60 minutes, but half that, again; if hot, because of no shade. I guess that's the hope of the cafe on the grounds: lure in hapless recreationists who wear themselves out. Well they didn't succeed this time! But it looked tempting! Parking was simple. Two lots. A tiny one on the east side by the statues and a bigger one (1.5 dozen spaces maybe?) on the west side by the cafe. By the time we left people were jostling for spaces, so I would expect to have parking issues after school or after work day hours. Being that we live an hour away, I wouldn't call this park worth the drive, but it is nice and very cool; plus it looks beautiful and it is one of the few with a bathroom and is a great place to spread out! What would I drive an hour for you ask? The museums, zoo, Levy park, discovery green, to name a few. But if it had a little bit more playground equipment, it could be worth it! read more

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Duch a beautiful place! The place is updated and the construction if finished! Would highly recommend to go here with family and friends, I think it's also pet friendly! read more

A very nice park with cool elements, but they are not a dog friendly park. Nice trails. Food option available. Some parking. This is a nice human park. Glad I know I can't bring my dog if there is a next time for me and my family. read more

Great. Did take out because crowded inside and too cold to sit outside. Power bowl! Dressing excell but could have used more.

Great place to go hang out with friends or family a lot seating. Very clean and peaceful.