Karl Young Park — Attraction in Houston

Has quite a range of possible activities here. Two tennis courts, a walking/biking path, probably 400 meters circle, three basketball nets, on a smaller court. Swings, and a big and medium slide, with a giant horizontal tire swing. A big field where soccer, field hockey and other team practices are taking place.

The most fun part so far for my child's age group is the big sandbox in the middle. It could use a few newer donated toy trucks, shovels, sifters and such, as the ones that remain there are very much in need of replacement (or bring our own, just be ready to share). It is a nice place for youngsters to learn how to share with new friends, or to try and peacefully co-exist with other children, and all of the parents I've spoken with have been and I expect to remain polite and open to conversation.

There are a dozen or so tables under structured canopies where it is common to see people relaxing, or group birthday parties. This part of the neighborhood is subject to a rejuvenation after Harvey, so there are many contractor vehicles and sidewalk repairs taking place. Patience is key with parking, for as the area gets renewed, the street opens up...

I really like this park. It has a huge open grass area for drone or kite flying (away from trees). There is a tennis court, basketball and an area that looks like a baseball diamond. There are two playgrounds--one for older and one for younger children. There is a sand pit next to the little park which my kids always love and it keeps them busy. It is also shaded. There are multiple shaded areas at this park--which is key for a Houston summer (and also nice for the occasional downpour). There is a spacious pavilion for parents with bench tables. I like this because the tables have enough room for books, notebooks, bags and tablets. They are also plastic so no splinters. There are seat benches scattered around the park for sitting and people watching. My favorite part of the park is the walking/running path that circles the entire park. It is partly shaded by trees as well. The only reservation I have with this park is that there is no bathroom or port-o-pottie. Overall, however, it is a great park for...

Nice size neighborhood park. The Grounds Maintenance needs some cleanup of torn leaves and broken dead branches from recent storm. Most trees need trimming and the Ball Moss plus the branches that it has killed need to be trimmed out. Ball Moss will eventually kill your beautiful Oaks! One tree near the covered tables + benches needs some major trimming with many branches that have long been frozen. Vines on the ground looks good near the street, but have grown up onto the decorative 2 1/2 foot iron fence and look wild and tacky. It's very overgrown and has many young various sapling trees growing through the fences which will ruin your nice fences. The trash can was full and overflowing of food waste and paper etc. There's a tennis court which needs some paint and a tennis practice wall that needs some attention. All Playground equipment looks in good order and covered tables/picnic area are nice. Lots of shaded area and lots of...