Freed Park — Attraction in Houston

I went there a lot during my childhood since my mother would take me and my brother to play there. I recall they had swings and some wooden & metal structure (can't recall exactly but it was bit like a mini fort, but it's not there anymore) that I would play in with my brother and other friends. When I became a teenager, a lady friend informed me that this is the same park where a dating couple were murdered (the boyfriend was beheaded and the girlfriend was shot; he was 18 and she was 16). Those murders happened back in late 1979, not sure why they happened but different stories I heard were gang related, drug related or a serial killer. The park looks a lot better now and I would gamble that today it's a lot safer there (reason: this thing going called "gentrification" in Spring Branch). Lots of new super-expensive homes sprouting up everywhere...

It is really good park regardless the disadvantages it has. It is a very nice , clean and quiet place. Lots of grills for barbecue , lots of shaded benches and clean bathrooms inside the recreation center building. There only two bad things I have been noticing about this place . I always see many of young latinos having unattended romantic life that I would call it “ inappropriate “ in public. I guess that is because of the park being very close to an apartment complex. The other thing is the closure of the bathroom at weekends when it is mostly needed. I wish someone reads my notes and take action regarding that. Rather than that THIS PLACE IS...

First impression after walking the dog there. Nice open spaces, various seating options with tables, a few benches on the perimeter. Space for sports but the facilities are lacking. Cage for baseball, but no real diamond; soccer goals but no nets, volleyball net but just hard dirt. But overall nice space with a trail around it. Also a community garden which seemed a little sparse, but like that it's there. Seemed well shaded in parts. Parking was pretty easy. Still good a few months later. Lots of people and dogs walking whonhave all been friendly or keep to themselves quietly. Found out there's a community center as well, which I'm going to...