Newly re-designed El Franco Lee Park has at least a half-dozen different playgrounds, many of them shaded by canopies, all of them interconnected by paved pathways which are easy on the strollers. Oversized bench-swings at each playground provide a comfortable resting spot for parents keeping an eye on the kids.
Contact number: (713) 440-1587
Location: 9400 Hall Road, Houston, TX 77089
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Set back in the woods on the shores of Armand Bayou, Bay Area Park sits in a beautiful setting. A few different playground structures provide a nice variety of activities, and several dozen picnic tables and barbecue pits, under the shade of towering oak trees, make the park a good place for free birthday parties or family gatherings.
Location: 7500 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX 77058
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The winner of our 2008 Parents’ Picks quest to find the best playground/park in Houston, Hermann Park is a vast urban green space, home to the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theatre, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the first desegregated public golf course in the United States.
Contact number: (713) 524-5876
Location: 6001 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030
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Discovery Green is a vast urban green space in the heart of downtown Houston. The two-acre lawn is perfect for lounging around, having a picnic, and enjoying a great view of the skyline. Discovery Green also features gardens, a playground, a party pavilion, a model boat pond, a one-acre lake, a fenced-in dog park, strolling paths, splash fountains, an amphitheater and outdoor stage, and much more.
Contact number: (713) 400-7336
Location: 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
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Created with an astronomical theme, Sylvan Rodriguez Park is a great place to play and view the sky. Of the two playground structures, one is specifically designed for the little ones, ages two to five.
Location: 1201 Clear Lake City Boulevard, Houston, TX 77062
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The community center’s amenities include an indoor gym, while the park features a playground, outdoor basketball pavilion, lighted sports fields, lighted tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a half-mile hike and bike trail.
Contact number: (713) 734-5061
Location: 3502 Bellfort Boulevard, Houston, TX 77051
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Zuma Fun Center features an indoor arcade and outdoor batting cages, bumper boats, go-karts, kiddie rides, miniature golf, as well as a family-style restaurant. Rides and activities are priced individually, or visitors can purchase an All Day FunPass. Zuma Fun Center is also a popular destination for birthday parties, with packages starting at $10.99 per person.
Contact number: (713) 981-7888
Location: 6767 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
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The Grand Event is an indoor entertainment megaplex, featuring go karts, a 40-lane bowling alley, a movie theater, a roller skating rink, a giant climbing/play structure, a video arcade, billiards, kiddie rides, a carousel, and a Ferris wheel – all under one roof! The concession stands serve up pizza, hot dogs, shish kabobs, burgers, and more.
Contact number: (281) 530-7777
Location: 13700 Beechnut Street, Houston, TX 77083
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Downtown Aquarium is a restaurant, aquarium, and amusement park, all in one setting. Carnival games, rides, and a Ferris wheel are just part of the fun.
Contact number: (713) 223-3474
Location: 410 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002
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The winner of our 2008 Parents’ Picks quest to find the best indoor playspace for teens in Houston, iT’Z offers a pizza-and-pasta buffet, a huge arcade, rollercoaster rides for teens and for small children, bowling, prize-redemption games, and more – all in one place.
Birthday party packages are also available.
Contact number: (832) 678-2151
Location: 18355 Tomball Parkway, Houston, TX 77070
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