Have you seen a brand new community center completed with swimming pool and water features, basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball fields, cemented walking trail and a huge green space? Lucky for the residents nearby. I know this park is made for them by a few cues.
I was checking out Wheatley High School before this weekend's big event and just happened to discover Finnigan Park. Driving here through Waco St got me kind of panicked. But once I entered this open modern space, my eyes lit up. I had a hard time to locate the park sign, so my search began. I saw the sign says, "Patrolled by sheriff..." wow, a person's name is on there.
I walked the entire trail and saw few people walking and biking by. They looked at me like seeing an alien. Sure, I doubt any Asian would ever visit this neighborhood. These people dressed decent, unlike some youngsters with saggy pants on the streets of Sharpstown.
Finnigan Park has a lot of histories behind, according to the city parks website (http://www.houstontx.gov/housing/20141201.html). I saw the monument says, "Partnership in Action" with Former Mayor Annise Parker and other dignitaries' recognition. I think the City of Houston did a good job creating a revitalized area for this neighborhood (http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/communitycenters/cc-finnigan.html). I hope the park remind the same shape in years to come. read more