Playground
Climb, explore and play in a colorful space designed for children of all abilities.
Let their imaginations lead
The fun, open design creates an inviting space for children and adults to enjoy shaded, colorful, and unique stretch cover tops.
The artistic design of the playground creates a fun whimsical feel along with the foam-type material on the ground.
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Visitor information
Plan your visit
Address
3018 Emancipation Ave
Houston, TX 77004
Hours
The Conservancy does not publish hours for this facility online. Call (713) 528-1872 to confirm current hours.
Cost
Free.
Surfacing
A foam-type material covers the ground, and the play structures sit under shaded stretch cover tops.
Conservancy office
Parking
Free. Parallel spaces run along Emancipation Avenue and Hutchins Street, head-in spaces sit beside the baseball field on Tuam Street, and a 55-space lot on Tuam Street across from the baseball field holds regular, ADA and FEV parking.
Accessibility
ADA spaces are located along Emancipation Avenue in front of the recreation center, beside the baseball field on Tuam Street, and in the Tuam Street lot.
Audio tour · stop 14
Kids Play Zone
1 minute 32 seconds · Download the MP3
The contemporary design of this innovative play zone accommodates an enjoyable active-play water feature. When the water’s turned off, the deck transforms into a small platform for music performances, puppet shows or family storytelling.
Stop 14 of the Conservancy’s virtual and audio tour, recorded with grant funding from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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