I've been coming to this park since I was a wee one, I won't age myself though. I haven't been back…read morein decades because I've had no reason to. Boy has this place been revamped. I have an 11 month old and it was pretty perfect for him. Artificial grass areas for him to play on with a small hill. Swings for little ones too. He had a ball. Lots of play structures, spinners, climbing, swings, most of the area is wood chipped. Nice coveted area to have a gathering - birthday, etc. The area is completely gated for safety. Parking on opposite sides of the street, don't park directly on park side. Don't block driveways.

My 3 y/o had a blast! We went after an early morning at the zoo he played On everything there was…read moresmaller fire truck area bigger play area AstroTurf swings climbing a pavilion and more. the play area is fully fenced in with lift knob doors lots of seating for parents bathrooms and everyone was very friendly and kind sharing toys and playing with the kids. My kid said he was ready to go that's how much fun he had he was wore out. Nice shaded areas and lots of street parking. Neighborhood is beautiful.

Good walkable place with a small amount of parking but if you want to take little ones to climb and…read moreexplore the playscape you can adventure over to this park.

We went to the park for a small farmer's market that didn't happen so we walked around and looked…read moreat the sights and i noticed a beam from the fallen World Trade Center Towers. Took a few pics and i'll post them here to help people remember.....

Helen's Park is a small park located in central Houston that is most known for offering great photo…read moreshoot opportunities! Dress nicely and bring a professional camera when visiting. Helen's Park is located near a neighborhood library and YMCA center. We always park our car at the YMCA next door and walk over. It's very peaceful here when there's not a crowd of people (which there usually is - everyone taking professional photos). The running water flowing through the middle of the park makes the environment very tranquil. The pictures below are from a cold winter day and don't do the park justice, but in the springtime when the greenery and flowers are in full bloom, I guarantee it is beautiful!

this park is very small and several of the gates to enter/exit were locked up. seems to have decent…read morescenery.

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.

Love this local park in Bellaire…read more From the Nature Discovery Center to the Texas Birdwatching Trail, there are so many interesting finds along the woodsy walk. The Nature Discovery Center was a favorite when my kids were small. Loved the bunnies, the Wiggles and Squirms classes and summer camps. From being summer campers to junior counselors, they really learned a lot about science and nature. They even hosted a booth about eating healthy for their Girl Scout Silver Award during Pumpkin Patch one sunny October weekend. Love birding? Check out the list of bird sightings. Saw a juvenile yellow crowned night heron recently. In some cultures, this is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Check out the turtles swimming in the small pond along the boardwalk. The park is free to visit. Parking is available both off Evergreen and Newcastle. Enjoy a walk in the woods in Bellaire.

The Nature Discovery Center is situated in Russ Pittman Park. The actual nature center building has…read morelimited hours. They are only open on weekends from June - August (10am-noon). Their hours during the school year (late August - late May) are Tuesday through Thursday, 10am-noon and 4pm-6pm. The surrounding park is open 7 days a week, 5am-930pm. The park is small but lovely. There are lots of little trails that help isolate you from the road/other visitors. I was impressed at how many benches & picnic tables there were throughout the park. Lots of places to stop and rest. A charming fountain. A few signs to let you know about local flora/fauna. A playground for kids. Even if you visit when the nature center is closed, they do have some outdoor cages with animals. There was a bunny cage although I think he was hiding. Also saw a possum -- Blossom was a cutie. There was also a turtle cage but they weren't there (gone for hibernation, apparently). There was also a large cage with doves. So there are some animals to see whenever you visit. Another major plus -- they have outdoor bathrooms! They are separate from the nature center. I always have to pee so this is a big draw for me. There are two parking lots -- one at the north area (by the nature center) and the other at the south area (by the playground). The parking lots are small but if you come early, it shouldn't be an issue. I'm not sure what the street parking situation is in the area.

This is by far my favorite park in Houston, nice photo op areas. It's very clean and does have…read morecertain rules like no yoga or exercise, músicas do be kept low within your area. No bbq pits. Want some relaxation time while you eat lunch, you should stop by here

Ever wish you could join Alice and the Mad Hatter for a spot of tea? At Evelyn Park, located in the…read moresoutheast corner of the park that is close to the parking lot, you now can. This amazing and incredibly detailed bronzed sculpture of the story book tea party was created by a local artist, Bridgette Mongeon, and was installed in the park back in April 2019. This structure has a 10 foot table with benches that invite you to sit for a tea party and take photos with Mad Hatter, Alice, Cheshire Cat and the white rabbit. This sculpture has so much detail from the Lewis Carroll's classic tale that you will find yourself wanting to stay as long as you can to see it. For some examples of the details, there is a bottle that says "drink me" kept in Alice's pocket. You will find a mouse in one of Mad Hatter's pockets. There are two buttons on the back of the white rabbit's jacket that has both tweedle dee and tweedle dum on them. There is also 150 hidden items that this talented local artist decided to put within this sculpture (60 of the 150 items are found under the table). I found a lot of interesting hidden items under the table, which includes the white rabbit's house and Humpty Dumpty. If only I lived nearby, I would come back here. On the day that I came here, it had rained earlier and started to rain again. But I still took photos and sat on a wet bench (which left my pants wet, lol) and wished I had stayed longer to find more of the hidden items. I would definitely come back to this sculpture the next time I am visiting the Houston area.

Very cool unique place to see in Houston. Great photo op and nice story behind the park and the…read moresculpture.

This cute small park in the heart of Bellaire has a great shaded area to walk around for a quick…read morestroll. They even have a few caged animals such as Bunnies and birds to view. Plenty of parking for a quick in and out walk.

This is a pretty awesome spot. Thanks to my Auntie Helene for showing me this place that offers…read morecool nature of pets you can visit and pecan trees, with an old community resident home that was donated to this park. I definitely will return to visit the house to see what community projects they offer. I thought of this and lace Sunday when I visit Betsy's for breakfast. Aunt H knows about the coolest spots!

Cute park in West University with picnic tables, a walking trail and lighted tennis courts.read more

Great gated toddler play area with a green space separating that from a smaller 5-10 year old play…read morearea. There is also a picnic area looking over one tennis court. Never very crowded!

Nice small park between Newcastle and Avenue B. Walkway is paved with park benches along the path…read more Great for walking your puppy. Make sure to spray for mosquitoes which are aggressive in the spring.