Nice and clean, good equipment for kids to play on and tables for adults to do what adults do. Not…read morethat, kids are there! Nice playground for kids or adults - clean field and bathroom. I walk past it almost every day, women there with there kids always there. Should play with them somewhere, besides at home. Sincerely, Gary Hyink

Stumbled upon this little park visiting a coffee shop near by and my 2 year old really enjoyed it…read more Great size, has the little kids and big kids areas separated so that's nice too.

Great place to play basketball. The rim is a little messed up (tilts upwards), but other than that…read more- it is an awesome court.

This park is where I play basketball every once in a while. (1/2 court only)…read moreThere are lights, but I haven't stayed late enough to see if they work well or not. A number of families bring their kids to play on the playground everytime we're out there. It's always quiet and peaceful in this part of town.

I checked out Karl Young Park on a Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. with my buddy. The purpose? To…read moreplay some tennis. I found free street parking right outside of the park. Karl Young Park is located in a residential neighborhood. It's a small park, but it was just what we needed. There's only one tennis court at this park, which means if you make your way there, and it's taken, it's a bummer. Luckily, that didn't happen to us. They also have a basketball court, a grassy area, and a trail for walking/running. The tennis court is well maintained. The only real downside? There aren't lights on the court like most tennis courts. That means that after the sun goes down, you're out of luck. Which ended up happening to us. We played the final stretch of our tennis match barely able to see in the darkness. Overall though, still a good park that doesn't seem to get much foot traffic (which is what you're hoping for when you're looking for tennis courts).

Karl Young park is a small neighborhood park located near the Meyerland area of town. There's a…read morebaseball field, tennis courts, a playground for kids, a gazebo with table, and one bench to sit on. There is also an old basketball court here. Unfortunately, there is are no basketball nets on the backboard to play.

Cute park for children. There is an obstacle course that used to have a timer for the 8-13 yr olds…read more No, they don't specify an age range, but that is the age of children who like to challenge themselves on that parkour style course. There is also a Zipline style monkey bar that is really fun for that age child. The rest of the park caters more toward younger children. One valuable thing to know before you go is that half the park is sandy so plan shoes & clean up accordingly. The best thing about this park is that just outside the entrance to the park are restrooms & a filtered water fountain bottle filler. Very convenient!

What a lovely park! We spent an early morning here during a recent Houston visit and enjoyed the…read moresandbox area, toddler playscape and swings. The two things I loved most about this park was that the play area was fenced in (like most parks that you'll find in Europe - why can't that be the norm here?) and that the play area was heavily shaded. The park seemed both clean and quite popular - the longer we were there, the more families and kiddos rolled in. Parking is also easy peasy. Overall, a great park experience - especially for the babies/toddlers.

My husband and I enjoy our time at Memorial Park. Memorial Park is a beautiful park located in the…read moreHouston area. I haven't lived in Texas long and I don't live close to this park, but any chance we get, we go here. It's more than a city park with a nice mixture of trails and recreational spaces. It's a great park to walk, run, cycle, or simply stroll. Sometimes we go for a stroll in the evening after we've been to a nearby restaurant. There are places to sit and people watch if that's your thing. There are also lots of nature trails as well. And there is no shortage of restrooms, which is a plus for a park this size.

Memorial Park is a HUGE park located west of downtown Houston and at the intersection of highways…read more610 and 10. I visited for a corporate 5k race where my company participated along with many, many more companies and runners. It was a great location for an event like that with the majority of the route being flat. There were a decent amount of parking lots along with shuttles to take us to the event. I would highly recommend participating in races here. I was very grateful that the Memorial Park Fitness Center let me use the showers for free after the race. However, the facility is badly neglected and badly needs upkeep. I felt like I was going to get all kinds of infections by being in there.

I've been going to this park for over 10 years now. When I was in high school, my friends and I…read moreused to drive into the city looking for things to do. Somehow, we found this park. We would sit outside on the swings and just talk. Granted, it's probably not for 17 year olds with nothing else to do, but we didn't care. I still don't care. I don't have kids, I have no reason to be at a park with so much awesome playground equipment, but I keep going here. Something about it is kind of magical. It's hidden from the rest of the world, even though it faces Westheimer. Yes, there are courts for basketball and tennis, but I could careless about that. The trees here are twisty and huge, providing a canopy for dreams. It's got plenty of parking and is in a really nice area. I've never seen homeless people at this park, I've never been worried about it. If I had kids, I'd definitely take them here.

River Oaks Park is a small neighborhood park inside one of the nicest districts in Houston. There's…read morefree tennis courts, picnic tables, basketball courts, and a playground (currently closed due to COVID). It won't take much time to walk through, but is enjoyable spot for some fresh air. We ended up walking through the neighborhood admiring the gorgeous houses after we completed the park.

I come here so much that it's time this gym gets an updated review! The UTHealth gym They recently…read moreupdated with new cardio machines as well as new weight machines. The workers are always friendly, and the gym has a lot of options to be active: basketball courts, tennis courts, swimming pool, cardio area (stationary bikes, row machines, stair masters, treadmills, elliptical, etc), weight machines, free weights, stretching mat as well as rack, and a group fitness studio that doubles as an area for stretching and floor exercises. There's a locker room with showers too. The hours are still okay-- open early on the weekdays at 5:30 AM and 8 AM on Saturdays but not until 10 AM on Sundays. They close at 10 PM on weekdays and 8 PM (the bummer!) on weekends. A few things to note: - open to anyone who works (or trains/studies) in the med center, just bring your badge - the pool is heated (great for winter, but you don't have that ice cold refreshing pool to jump into in the summer!). No lifeguard, but there's a super shallow end and the majority of the lanes are 4' 7" or so deep. - bring your own lock for the lockers (they have free daily use or you can rent for longer term with a fee) - they close for holidays during the year and for a week or so in November and in December the winter holidays This place is still my respite and place to go to blow off some steam or stay fit-- I like how I can swim, run, and do weights conveniently in one visit if I wanted to. Will continue going here to workout!

Nice gym for UT Health members. It's pretty packed on work days around 5-7 but there's still some…read morespace. If you work close to there I would recommend it.

When I entered the Rec for the first time as a freshman, I was a boy. Four years have passed, and…read morenow I am a man. How did I do it? Hard, hard work: 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, 100 squats, 10k run. Every SINGLE DAY. When I became tired, I relied on the plentiful recreational equipment: table tennis tables, pool tables, basketball courts (indoors and outdoors), racquetball courts, and swimming pools. Inspired by Antonio Banderas, I also enrolled in LPAP dance classes and unleashed my sexy side. But I never stopped working out. NEVER. When my legs got tired, the Rec had hot showers and gym mats for stretching. Water fountains, vending machines, and even kombucha are readily available for recovery. In the summer months, the pools are a great reprieve. And as always, the equipment, towels, and facilities are squeaky clean. If you come to the Rec every day for four years, I guarantee you will see results. You may go bald. You may become a superhero. You might get your Nod bod. And you will certainly feel infinitely healthier than all the people couch potato-ing in their dorms.

Being an employee here, I feel a slight bias to praise the facility…read more The rec center is the heart of Rice University. While it is not the biggest gym I've ever seen (especially when compared to those gyms at UT Austin), it does have really nice facilities and really cool people! If you are a student at Rice, your membership here is included in your tuition. If you are a community member, it will be really difficult to get a full membership here,but you can always ask someone to guest pass you in! The equipment here are pretty new and complete. Whether you are a pro/bro weight lifter or a newbie who just wanna gain a bit more muscle, you will feel right at home. With 2 basketball courts and a lot of racquetball/squash courts, you can also get your fair share of "balling" action here. The only problem with the rec is its "rush hour" aka 5-6PM every weekday. I guess everyone on campus all have the exact same idea to work out right before dinner (... this problem is especially bad after new years or at the beginning of the semester, since people seem to set "resolutions" and whatnot), and the rec can get really packed. So my tip is definitely avoid that hour and come at night or early afternoon! Overall, rec is a fun place and I love working here. Woohoo.

This review is for the Gymnastics Facilities…read more I recently started coming to this gym for their Gymnastics Open Gym. It's a lot of fun, and not expensive either. The staff gives you free reign to do whatever you like on the equipment, and I always get a great workout in while I'm there. Besides the open gym, the gymnastics teams (men's and women's) are amazing. These kids look like future olympians! If you're looking for a great place for your child to learn gymnastics, this is the the place. The coaches are top notch (two are former Olympians!) and the facilities have everything you need to learn all the tricks of the trade. If I wasn't so old I'd be begging my parents to sign me up there!

I live in the neighborhood and was considering doing classes here but my first impression was…read morepretty disappointing. Came to pick up a family friend from camp with my own newborn and toddler in tow. After waiting in the carpool line I pulled up and proceeded to load them In. A young lady told me I can't stop but to just be quick so I continued. I'm not sure how you safely put kids in the car without stopping, so i didn't realize this was problematic. The next lady that approached me was extremely rude yelling at me that I can't do this and she's going to report it. I let them know I don't the system, but if they tell me a better option I would be happy to do it. There was no reason to be that rude. Politely offering a more appropriate solution would've been sufficient. Instead this lady was aggressive with me as I was juggling two toddlers and a newborn in the Texas summer heat. The last thing I wanted to do was slow down the line, but being nasty about it when the first young lady told me it was ok feels like her anger was misplaced. Unacceptable.

This is a long review because I've worked on it for a long time…read more.. If you asked me to pick one place that defines Houston, it would be Buffalo Bayou Park. I've spent countless hours here running and riding my bike. Some days it's a quick evening jog, other days it's a long ride from Eleanor Tinsley Park toward Memorial Park or connecting through the trails to the University of Houston. No matter how many times I come back, it never gets old. The park has been the backdrop for so many of my favorite Houston memories. I came here for Free Press Summer Fest back in the day, Freedom Over Texas fireworks, the Art Car Parade, Pride celebrations, marathons, half marathons, 5Ks, and even the Texas Independence Relay. It's one of those places that feels completely different depending on the day. Sometimes it's quiet and peaceful, and other times it's filled with thousands of people celebrating everything that makes Houston unique. It also reminds me of some of the city's hardest moments. I'll never forget walking down after Hurricane Harvey and seeing the bayou swollen all the way up to Allen Parkway. It was hard to comprehend just how much water had moved through here. Seeing the park recover over time has been a reminder of Houston's resilience. One of my favorite discoveries has been the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern. It's such a unique experience and a reminder that there's always something new to explore, even after years of visiting the park. What I love most is how connected everything feels. The trails weave through the city with incredible downtown views, public art, green spaces, bridges, and plenty of places to stop and take it all in. Whether you're training for a race, out for a casual walk, riding your bike, or just enjoying the skyline, there's a reason people keep coming back. Buffalo Bayou Park isn't just another park to me. It's where I've made memories, challenged myself, celebrated with the city, and found a place to unwind. Every visit reminds me why I love living in Houston. I already can't wait for my next run, and I hope to see you out there.

BEAUTIFUL PARK! I have lived in Houston for years and only ever scratched the surface of this…read moreBuffalo Bayou Park. It's so clean and I absolutely love all the wild flowers this time of year. This is one of the best place to bike in the inner loop with the separated biking and pedestrian trails. Connects to the heights and all major neighborhoods. A lovely place to get a walk or bike ride in on the evenings or weekends! There are quite a few manicured grass spots for picnics or to bring a book, as well as shaded areas. I have always felt very safe at this park. A 'not so hidden' gem as parking can be a little tough, but leads to not very busy trails. I never realized how beautiful this park is compared to the days I would only drive by!