Hubby wanted to visit his old stomping grounds while we were in town. Especially now that we have a…read morelittle one - it's always fun to see your kids play at the same park you did. But this one has changed quite a bit. Go figure. Everything does. This park is gated and you only have access if you have the code (given to you by the HOA). Luckily, we caught someone on their was out (how sneaky, right?). This park was pretty busy at 11a on a Friday. But there's so much open space and a few different structures to play on, so it didn't feel crowded. Our boy particularly enjoyed the swing and the rocker horses. The ground is covered in fake grass, which made me feel like I was back in Vegas. Love it.

It may have taken a few years, but the Alief Neighborhood Center finally came into fruition early…read morelast year to help revitalize one of Houston's most vibrant neighborhoods. For both outdoor and indoor activities, this is an incredible option for folks in the community. The space is substantial with a bevy of options that include a skatepark, swimming pool, tennis courts, an enormous children's playground, and lots of room for folks looking to exercise outdoors. It is a pet friendly area and a perfect destination for families, social gatherings, and even special occasions. Parking is abundant all throughout the property. The neighborhood center includes a gym + fitness center (#1), basketball courts, and indoor walking track. There are venue spaces for both adults and children for up to 25 people at no cost. There is also after school enrichment programs for kids, teens, and additional programs for seniors. There are volunteer opportunities and community development programming throughout the year. Because it's still fairly new, the facilities and everything are in good shape. Time will tell if they will be able to maintain it but for now it serves as an ideal resource for folks looking to get active and be a part of the Alief community. Best of all, it's all free. __________ (#1) Note: there is no shower or sauna.

This might be the most comprehensive community center in all of Houston. Planned in conjunction…read morewith Houston's Park/Rec, Health, and Library departments, I imagine it must have taken decades of coordination and follow-through to complete. You can find anything and everything related to community gatherings here: a skatepark, enormous children's playground, ping pong tables, indoor basketball courts, lifting equipment, lounges, library... the list goes on. I stopped by to finish some remote work in the library. It shares space with a kids enrichment area, so I recommend noise cancelling headphones if you need to focus. It's not as expansive as some of the other libraries, but then again, the Houston Public Library system has set a high bar for itself. The endless list of recreational activities deserves so much praise, but this center offers valuable services as well. I saw countless residents lined up for tax guidance, immigration law, and a clinic for women and children. Alief especially benefits from this establishment as a minority predominant community, with many of its residents living in less privileged conditions. I don't think I've ever seen a public facility this massive. I'm so proud of Alief's local leaders and the City of Houston for making these plans a reality.

The overall experience was incredible! The lifeguards seemed very professional and I felt safe…read moreleaving my children there under their control. Highly recommend!

memberships are $112 for one non-resident individual... As a financially restricted young adult, I…read morewanted to be able to be active and practice my diving, but there's no world in which someone my age could casually afford that :(

I haven't been to the pool since 1979. I like seeing a post from 2016 mentioning the pool. I can…read morehonestly remember when the pool was being built. My folks and I moved into Sherwood Oaks in early 1964. I have very fond memories of Sherwood Oaks and this really awesome pool.

The location and setup is on a rather nice large lot which in lidded competition pool as well as…read moresmaller baby pool. There is a dive board plus dedicated swim lanes. A huge tree provides welcome shade to parents and bystanders. They also have a basketball court and kids playground onsite in addition to locker and restrooms. Great local pool 4 stars.

Nice neighborhood pool also home to the Fonn Villas swim team. Nice layout with lap…read morepool as well as baby pool. Playground ping pong tables and also snack bar. Only downside is there aren't many trees so not much shade when it's sunny out.

Memorial Area local pool that has a large pool with diving board and slide, a snack bar, covered…read morecabana with granite bar area, large lap pool, swim team for kids, free wi-fi,covered kiddie pool, has movie (kids can watch while in pool) night on thursdays and saturdays and big pool parties on most summer holidays nice place to hang out, needs to upgrade its landscaping bathroom and flooring as shows age there but overall a good value for area

I have been a member RICK Memorial Athletic Club since about 1998. I am 100% disabled veteran and…read morecredit my ability to exercise at MAC. With helping me handle my disabilities and keep my diabetes and check. The staff is very friendly and willing to provide instruction on machines you might not know and they go out of their way to ensure everything is in order. They continually clean the equipment, keep everything organized and put back in place. After Covid, they enhance the systems in place with HEPA filters and plenty of cleaning stations.

I absolutely love Memorial Athletic Club! The atmosphere is so welcoming and everyone is super…read morefriendly. I go almost every day for Training for Warriors with Jeff, he's an exceptional coach who really motivates you (and Lex). Yoga with Guillermina is always calming and inspiring, and Zumba with Julia, Edie, Kevin is full of fun and energy. Felipe is super supportive, and honestly all the coaches are amazing. It's truly my favorite place to work out, push myself, and feel great

Came to the pool for a private birthday party and the kids (3 and 5) had a blast! I don't know how…read morebusy the pool gets during open times but there were about 40 families here and it was great. Shaded seating and tables, the Noah's Ark kiddie pool with small slides and fountains, and of course the main large pool with diving boards and a water slide for big kids. There was something for everyone and a great idea for kids birthdays with a large amount of people! Clean restrooms are also a plus. It was closed today but there's a concession stand and during the week and they don't allow outside food and drinks (unless it's a privately booked party) so do not bring a cooler of snacks and drinks. Lots of fun for us and the kids, and a great location for a birthday party!

Great place to host a birthday party. We rented the big pool and the splash pad for a party in the…read moreventing and it was perfect because the heat was at its lowest. All the kids and parents had a good time. The coordinator was easy to work with and very responsive to my questions and concerns.

The Nottingham Forest Club is a hidden gem for the surrounding neighborhoods. We lived in the area…read morefor 24 years and enjoyed every moment spent at its facilities. The club features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a slide, a clubhouse for events, and excellent management. Additionally, it has tennis courts, basketball courts, pickleball courts, and more. Two events we particularly enjoyed were the BBQ Cook-Off and the Chili Cook-Off, both of which were very well attended. The 4th of July celebration is another awesome event. The playground adjacent to the club is also fantastic with lots of equipment for the kids to enjoy. We made many friends and neighbors at swimming team events and club socials, including the wonderful Fourth of July celebrations. I cannot say enough good things about this place. We miss it dearly but know that everyone in the area continues to enjoy it.

It's been while since I visited this club but I did come here for a party with a soccer team I was…read morewith in May of 2000. I had a fun experience. The pool was nice and I especially liked sliding on the slide.